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3-04-22 (Update) on Police Investigation of Hilo Fire

Hawai‘i Police Department
Hilo Patrol
Captain Sandor Finkey
Phone: (808) 961-2214
Report No.: 22-019246

Media Release

Hawai‘i Police Department has opened an arson investigation relative to a structure fire that occurred on Banyan Drive earlier this morning. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical in nature and possibly due to tampering with an electrical junction box.

During a sweep of the property, police located a 29-year-old man, later identified as Antanacious Nau, and determined that he was wanted for an outstanding bench warrant and promotion of a dangerous drug. Nau was arrested for the warrant and drug offense, however he has not been arrested relating to the arson. Detectives from Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area I Vice Section are continuing the drug investigation.

Detectives from Hawaii Police Department’s Area I Criminal Investigation Section will be continuing the arson investigation. Police ask that anyone with information regarding this incident to call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.