3-16-21 Police Announce Nine Sergeant/Detective Promotions

Hawaiʻi Police Department
Office of the Chief
Chief Paul Ferreira
Phone: (808) 961-2244

Media Release 

Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted nine individuals to the rank of Sergeant/Detective effective Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Detective Anson Caceras, a 17-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona). He most recently served as a patrol officer in Hamakua.  

Sergeant Keith Nacis, a 15-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the South Kohala district. He most recently served as a patrol officer in South Hilo. 

Detective Tyler Prokopec, a 15-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona). He most recently served as a patrol officer in Kona. 

Sergeant Stephen Parker, an 11-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the North Kohala district. He most recently served as a patrol officer in Kona.

Sergeant Eric Ontiveros, a 10-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the Ka‘u district. He most recently served as a patrol officer in South Kohala.

Sergeant Aaron Kaeo, a 10-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the Puna district. He most recently served as a Community Policing Officer in South Kohala.

Detective Kelena Hookano, a 10-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Vice Section (Kona). He most recently served as a Community Policing Officer in South Kohala.

Detective Kelsey Kobayashi, a 10-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Vice Section (Kona). He most recently served as a Traffic Enforcement Unit Officer in Area II (Kona).  

Sergeant Christopher Jelsma, an 8-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the South Kohala district. He most recently served as a patrol officer in South Hilo.


This entry was posted in Media Releases. Bookmark the permalink. Both comments and trackbacks are currently closed.
  • Keep your community safe through Crime Stoppers

    Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

    The Crime Stoppers TV Program is available on-demand from Nā Leo TV.