Puna Patro, Area II
Sergeant Bryan Tina
Phone: (808 )935-3311
Report No. 20-024945
Media Release
Hawaii Island Police report that 27-year-old Alexander Kauwe of Keaʻau was arrested for Criminal Property Damage 1, Criminal Property Damage 4, Theft 4, and Criminal Trespass 2 after he went to a residence in Keaʻau and attempted to steal a car battery, causing damage in the process.
Since this incident occurred during the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation, the Criminal Property Damage offense was enhanced to a class B felony.
He was subsequently charged for all offenses and bail has been set at $5,850.00. He is presently at the Hilo Police Station Cellblock, awaiting the next court appearance.
A class B felony is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000.00