4-08-21 Ka‘ū Woman Wanted on Several Outstanding Warrants

By Denise Laitinen | Published: April 8, 2021

Hawai‘i Police Department
Criminal Investigation Section – Area II
Lieutenant Edwin Buyten                      
Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266
Report No.: 20-097171

Maria Girangaya

Media Release

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Maria Girangaya  of Ka‘ū who is wanted on several outstanding bench warrants, as well as for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations.

Girangaya is described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall, 160 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Known to frequent the Kona and Ka‘ū areas, Girangaya also goes by Maria Banayar, Maria Gallets, and “Honey Girl”.

Anyone with information on Girangaya’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Donovan Kohara at (808) 326-4646 Ext. 238; or via email at donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov. They may also contact the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.

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