Hawai’i Police Department
Criminal Investigation Division – Area I
Captain Rio Amon-Wilkins
Phone: (808) 961-2251
Report No. 23-050323
Media Release
During the past week, the Hawai’i Police Departments Area I Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) arrested and charged several wanted individuals during a joint operation in East Hawai’i.
The following individuals have been arrested and charged for various offenses:
25-year-old Thomas Matthew Kamakanaololua Kaho’oilihala was charged with:
- three warrants of arrest for violations of conditions of release on bail, recognizance, or supervised release
- first-degree bail jumping
- first-degree unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle (UCPV)
- first-degree theft
- habitual property crime
Kaho’oilihala’s bail for the above charges was set at $95,000. Additionally, various other property crime related charges against Kaho’oilihala have been forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office.
32-year-old Christen K. Lee was charged with:
- first-degree unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle (UCPV)
- first-degree theft
- DWOL – while license suspended or revoked
Lee’s bail was set at $36,000.
24-year-old Chad Kaleo Chamberlin Jr. was charged with:
- two-counts of probation violation – no bail
- warrant of arrest for violations of conditions of release on bail, recognizance, or supervised release
Chamberlin’s bail was set at $25,000.
37-year-old Nicholas M. Cook was charged with:
- probation violation – no bail
- criminal contempt of court
Cook’s bail was set at $5,100.00
20-year-old Cherish Anela Torres had an outstanding BOLO stemming from a domestic-related incident which occurred on May 23, 2023. She was charged with:
- second-degree assault
- felony abuse family household member
- second-degree terroristic threatening
Torres’ bail was set at $3,500.
In addition to the listed individuals who were arrested, officers also recovered a stolen vehicle, and contacted numerous other individuals in relation to additional criminal cases currently under investigation.
The Hawai’i Police Department remains committed to providing the highest quality of police service, and working to ensure the island is a safe place to live, visit, and conduct business.
If you witness a crime, know the whereabouts of wanted individuals, or have information you believe may help police in deterring and/or solving crime, you are encouraged to call the police departments non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.