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Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 July 22, 2011 Report No. C11017135 Media Release Big Island police have arrested a Kaʻū man who will be featured on an episode of “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” that was prerecorded and is scheduled to debut today. Nathan Cakin, 31, of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Administrative Services Section Major Samuel Thomas Phone: 961-2247 July 22, 2011 Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” highlights a 31-year-old Kaʻū man wanted for a domestic incident, a 32-year-old Puna man wanted for questioning about a sex crime and drug operation, and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 July 21, 2011 Report No. C11000078 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a woman wanted for questioning in connection with a burglary investigation. The woman being sought is Christina Ingle, who is described as […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Marvin K. Troutman Sr.Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 253July 20, 2011Report No. C11019440 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a moped in Kona on Sunday (July 17). Around 8:05 p.m. Sunday, Kona Patrol officers responded to a reported […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentKona DistrictCaptain Samuel KawamotoPhone: 326-4646, Ext. 299July 20, 2011Report No. C11018102 Media Release A California man has died from injuries sustained when he fell off his bicycle.On July 14, Kona patrol officers responded to a 1:18 a.m. report of a crashing sound on the 75-6100 block of Aliʻi Drive and found a man […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ICaptain Randall MedeirosPhone: 961-2251July 19, 2011Report No. C11018577 Media Release Big Island police are investigating the destruction of 10 acres of papaya trees in Puna. On Tuesday morning (July 19) Puna patrol officers responded to a report that trees in three adjoining papaya fields in the Kapoho area had […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305July 18, 2011 Media Release During the week of July 11, 2011, through July 17, 2011, Big Island police arrested 23 motorists for drunk driving. Two of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Four were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 July 15, 2011 Media Release Members of the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 79th Recruit Class were recognized Friday (July 15) during ceremonies held at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo. The police recruits, who just completed 5 1/2 months of intensive training, will undergo four […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332July 13, 2011Report No. C11018062 Media Release An 18-year-old Waimea man died Wednesday (July 13) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Saturday (July 9) on Māmalahoa Highway (Route 19) .1 mile east of the 55-mile marker in Waimea. The victim was identified as Grayson […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332July 13, 2011Report No. C11018062 Media Release An 18-year-old Waimea man died Wednesday (July 13) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Saturday (July 9) on Māmalahoa Highway (Route 19) .1 mile east of the 55-mile marker in Waimea. The victim was identified as Grayson […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefHarry S. KubojiriPhone: 961-2244July 13, 2011 Media Release Police Chief Harry Kubojiri is happy to announce that Big Island police will soon have another valuable tool in locating missing persons. The Friends of the Missing Child Center of Hawaiʻi is graciously donating a scent-discriminating tracking dog to the police department. […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefHarry S. KubojiriPhone: 961-2244July 12, 2011 Media Release Once again, the Hawaiʻi Police Department is proud to be a participant in a backpack drive to assist children less fortunate in these hard economic times. All police stations around the island will double as drop-off points between July and September for […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna DistrictCaptain Samuel JelsmaPhone: 965-2716July 12, 2011Report No. C11017847   Media Release A 22-year-old California man died Monday after being swept into the ocean in Puna on Sunday. The victim has been identified as Paul Tam-Mai of Sunnyvale, California. Tam-Mai was climbing on a rocky cliff at the end of Paradise Drive in […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolSergeant Allan WatanabePhone: 961-2213July 6, 2011Report No. C11017865 Media Release On Sunday evening (July 10) around 9 p.m., Fire and Police Department personnel were called to the Pepeʻekeo to a report of a possible drowning. A 43-year-old man was caught by a flash flood and swept down river while fishing for […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305July 11, 2011 Media Release During the week of July 4, 2011, through July 10, 2011, Big Island police arrested 27 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Five were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305July 8, 2011 Media Release In conjunction with the Annual Big Island Pro Am Surfing Trials at Honoliʻi, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kahoa Street on Saturday (July 9). Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Hāmākua, or northerly, direction on Kahoa Street […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305July 7, 2011 Media Release During the week of June 27, 2011, through July 3, 2011, Big Island police arrested 24 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been 729 DUI arrests compared with 774 during […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 July 6, 2011 Media Release Chief Harry S. Kubojiri has promoted Major Paul Kealoha to assistant chief effective July 18. Kealoha will be in charge of Area II Operations in West Hawaiʻi. Assistant Chief Henry Tavares, a Hilo resident who is now in […]

  Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 July 6, 2011 Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer John McCarron as “Officers of the Month” for July in a luncheon ceremony on Wednesday (July 6) at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona. McCarron was honored for what a supervising detective […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252July 6, 2011Report No. C11017175 Media Release Big Island police are investigating an attempted robbery that reportedly occurred in the Puna District on Monday (July 4). A 20-year-old Keaʻau man reported that at about 1 a.m. Monday, he picked up a man in the area of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Ka’ū District Sergeant Cory Koi Phone: 939-2520 July 6, 2011 Report No. C11017135 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a Kaʻū man wanted in connection with a domestic confrontation on Sunday (July 3). Nathan Cakin, 31, of Pāhala allegedly used a firearm to force his way into his girlfriend’s car […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolSergeant George MakuaPhone: 961-2213July 6, 2011Report No. C11016973 Media Release Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest case in connection with the death of a diver Friday (July 1) in waters off Hilo. At 9:12 a.m., South Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man at Waiolena […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 July 5, 2011 Report No. C11017010 Media Release (update) Big Island police have charged a 25-year-old Kailua-Kona man arrested Sunday (July 3) in connection with a shooting Friday (July 1) in the parking lot of a local business on Kuakini […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266July 4, 2011Report No. C11017010 Media Release (update) Big Island police have arrested a 25-year-old Kailua-Kona man in connection with a shooting Friday (July 1) in the parking lot of a local business on Kuakini Highway. Responding to the 6:10 p.m. call, officers learned […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IIDetective Myra IwamotoPhone: 326-4646, Ext. 281July 2, 2011Report No. C11017010 Media Release On Friday (July 1) at approximately 6:10 p.m., Kona Patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting in the parking lot of a local business on Kuakini Highway. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim, a […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolSergeant George MakuaPhone: 961-2213July 1, 2011Report No. C11015891 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a car break-in during a funeral in Hilo on June 17. A 70-year-old Kurtistown woman woman reported that she left her purse in her car while she attended a funeral in the Wainaku area between 5 […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266July 1, 2011Report No. C11016914 Media Release (update) Big Island police have located 64-year-old Phillip Hollenbeck of Hāwī, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed in Waimea on Thursday afternoon (June 30).

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert P. PauolePhone: 961-2305June 30, 2011 Media Release Independence Day falls on a Monday this year, and that will provide a long weekend for many of us. Big Island police are informing motorists that police will conduct DUI checkpoints throughout the Big Island during the 4th of July weekend and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo District Sergeant Darryel Tolentino Phone: 961-2213 June 30, 2011 Report No. C11016855 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 46-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing. Randall Chong left his Wainaku home Tuesday morning (June 28) and has not returned. He is described as 5-foot-6, about 220 pounds […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 30, 2011 Report No. C11016914 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 64-year-old Hāwī man who was reported missing. Phillip Hollenbeck was last seen walking away from Hilo Medical Center at 1:30 a.m. Thursday (June 30). He […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332June 27, 2011Report No. C11016671 Media Release A 36-year-old Hōnaunau man was killed Monday (June 27) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash at Keahole International Airport in Kailua-Kona. The victim was identified as Newton K. Leslie of a Hōnaunau address. Responding to an 11:35 a.m. […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305June 27, 2011 Media Release During the week of June 20, 2011, through June 26, 2011, Big Island police arrested 22 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been […]

Hawaʻi Police DepartmentPuna DistrictActing Lieutenant Glenn UehanaPhone: 965-2716June 27, 2011Report No. C11016550 Media Release On Saturday afternoon (June 25) around 5:30 p.m., Fire and Police Department personnel were called to the Pohoiki Boat Ramp to respond to a possible drowning. An 8-year-old boy fell into the water and was lost for a short period of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 June 24, 2011 Report No. C11015286 Media Release (update No. 3) Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in providing information about the identity of the driver of an all-purpose vehicle that was involved in a fatal vehicle/pedestrian crash on the […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252June 24, 2011Report No. C11016275 Media Release Big Island police have located 56-year old Sherry Deguair of Mountain View, who was reported missing. She was found unharmed in Hilo on Thursday (June 23).

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252June 24, 2011Report No. C11015392 Media Release Big Island police have located 19-year-old Zoe Domizio of Pāhoa, who was reported missing. She was found unharmed in Hilo on Thursday (June 23).

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 061-2252June 24, 2011Report No. C11008592 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a robbery that took place in Puna in April. A 32-year-old Pāhoa woman reported that an unidentified man took her purse while she was at the Ainaloa Community Center at 11 p.m. on April […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 June 23, 2011 Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Officer Lloyd Ishikawa on Thursday (June 23) as “Officer of the Month” for June. The Puna patrol officer was honored for persistently and diligently tracking a man for months who […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department HI-PAL Program, Area I Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220 July 23, 2011 Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Traffic Services Section and the Hawaiʻi Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) held two “Click It or Ticket” 3-on-3 basketball tournaments this month. The first was held June 4-5 at the Keaʻau High School […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Acting Captain Glenn Uehana Phone: 965-2716 June 22, 2011 Report No. C11016275 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 56-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing. Sherry G. Deguair left her Mountain View home sometime between June 17 and June 20. She has a medical condition that requires […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332June 21, 2011Report No. C11015286 Media Release (update No. 2) Big Island police have identified a man killed June 10 from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash on the Hawaiʻi Belt Road in Captain Cook as 41-year-old Bounxou Saychantha, who had no permanent address.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 21, 2011 Report No. C11015946 Media Release A Kailua-Kona man was arrested and charged with numerous offenses stemming from alleged actions against his estranged wife on two consecutive days. Curtis L. Warner is being held at the Kona police […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305June 20, 2011 Media Release During the week of June 13, 2011, through June 19, 2011, Big Island police arrested 29 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant Juergen Canda Phone: 965-2716 June 20, 2011 Report No. C11015392 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 19-year-old Puna woman. Zoe Domizio of Pāhoa was last seen on June 8 at approximately 9:45 a.m. in front of Hawaiʻi Community College. She […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 20, 2011 Report No. C11015077   Media Release (update No. 2) Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 42-year-old North Kona woman who was reported missing. Naomi Sanders left her Kainaliu home the night of […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations DivisionCaptain Randall MedeirosPhone: 961-2251June 14, 2011 Media Release Big Island police are warning the public about an apparent financial scam that appears to be widespread. Numerous people have reported receiving cell phone messages claiming the recipients are eligible for a lower interest rate on their credit cards. Police caution the public […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCommunity PolicingOfficer Frank MohicaPhone: 961-8121June 15, 2011   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department reminds the public that some areas along Kalanianaʻole Avenue in Keaukaha are designated as “No Parking” zones. These area are designed to allow emergency vehicles access to assist the public. During this summer season, the number of beach goers […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 June 14, 2011 Report No. C11015456 Media Release Detectives have charged a Puna man with attempted murder and other offenses in connection with an attack Monday (June 13) that sent a 65-year-old Hilo man to the hospital. At 5:15 p.m. Tuesday (June […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332June 14, 2011Report No. C11015286 Media Release (update) Thanks to tips from the public, Big Island police have located a vehicle that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run motor vehicle/pedestrian crash on June 10 on the Hawai’i Belt Road (Route 11) .3 miles south of the 108-mile […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolLieutenant Miles ChongPhone: 961-2213June 13, 2011Report No. C11015174 Media Release Big Island police are investigating the suspicious deaths of two horses in the Hakalau area of East Hawaiʻi. The caretaker of a property off Chin Chuck Road across from Veterans Park discovered the decomposing body of a horse entwined in barbed […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 14, 2011 Report No. C11015077 Media Release (update) Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 42-year-old North Kona woman who was reported missing. Naomi Sanders left her Kainaliu home the night of June 6. Police […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305June 14, 2011 Media Release During the week of June 6, 2011, through June 12, 2011, Big Island police arrested 21 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentNorth Kohala DistrictCaptain Richard MiyamotoPhone: 889-6540June 13, 2011   Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, June 21, from noon to 2 p.m. at the North Kohala Intergenerational Center, which is located at Kamehameha Park in Kapaʻau. The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332June 11, 2011Report No. C11015286 Media Release An unidentified man was killed Friday (June 10) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash on the Hawai’i Belt Road (Route 11) .3 miles south of the 108-mile marker in Captain Cook, South Kona. Responding to an 8:13 […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332June 11, 2011Report No. C11015342 Media Release (update) A 44-year-old Hawaiʻi Army National Guardsman who was critically injured in a Humvee crash on the old Saddle Road .3 miles west of the 36 mile marker died Friday (June 10) at 3:07 p.m. at The Queen’s Medical Center […]

  Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305 June 9, 2011   Media Release Mothers Against Drunk Driving honored eight Big Island police officers Thursday (June 9) for their efforts in arresting motorists for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. At a luncheon ceremony at Encore restaurant in Hilo, […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IICaptain Chad BasquePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 263June 9, 2011Report No. C11015124 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a shooting Wednesday night (June 8) in Kaʻū. At 8 p.m. Wednesday, police received a report that six shots had been fired from a passing vehicle at a 44-year-old man outside his […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo District Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2213 June 9, 2011 Report No. C11015118 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 67-year-old man reported as missing. Robert Alan Wade was last seen in Hilo on Wednesday morning (June 8). He has a medical condition that requires medication. He is described […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna DistrictActing Sergeant Robert SilvaPhone: 965-2716June 9, 2011Report No. C11015103 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 58-year-old man reported as missing. Charles Tedesco, who has no permanent address, was last heard from Wednesday morning. He is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-6, 160 pounds with possibly a shaved head. He is known […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefActing Chief Paul FerreiraPhone: 961-2244June 8, 2011 Media Release Big Island police are warning the public about an e-mail scam in which the sender poses as a police officer. A Kauai woman received several e-mails as part of a Nigerian scam attempting to obtain large sums of money from her. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Gilbert Gaspar Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 June 8, 2011 Report No. C11014624 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old South Kohala girl who was reported missing. Judie Kahele-Taetuna was last seen on Opelo road in Waimea on June 2. She is described as […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252June 8, 2011Report No. C11004830 Media Release Big Island police have located a sushi maker that was stolen during a February burglary in Hilo. Thanks to a tip from the public, detectives recovered the sushi maker in Hilo on May 28. Police wish to thank the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol Captain Samuel Kawamoto Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 299 June 8, 2011 Report No. C11015077 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 42-year-old North Kona woman who was reported missing. Naomi Sanders was last seen at her Kainaliu home Monday night (June 6). She is described as Caucasian, about 5-foot-3 […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332June 8, 2011Report No. T11002380 Media Release A 44-year-old Hawaiʻi Army National Guardsman from Ewa Beach, Oahu, was critically injured in a Humvee crash on the old Saddle Road, .3 miles west of the 36-mile marker, which is between the old main gate at the Pohakuloa Training […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305June 6, 2011 Media Release During the week of May 30, 2011, through June 5, 2011, Big Island police arrested 26 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2213 June 6, 2011 Report No. C11012767 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 14-year-old Hilo boy who was reported missing. Cyrus Abiley was last seen May 31. He is described as part Hawaiian, 5-foot-6, 155 to 160 pounds with black hair and […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252June 6, 2011Report No. C11014770 Media Release Big Island police are investigating an incident in which a 16-year-old boy was injured at his Pāhoa home on Saturday (June 4). At about 5:11 p.m., Puna patrol officers responded to a report of an injured person at a […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolLieutenant Miles ChongPhone: 961-2213June 6, 2011Report No. C11014604 Media Release Big Island police have located 23-year-old Zachary Boggess of Hilo, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed in Hilo on Friday.

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala District Captain James Sanborn Phone: 887-3082 June 6, 2011 Report No. C11005529 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating three suspects involved in an identity theft case. They used a stolen gift card to purchase various items in Kona and were captured on video. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Blaine Morishita Phone: 961-2213 June 2, 2011 Report No. C11014604 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 23-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing. Zachary Boggess, also known as Zachary Dutro, who has no permanent address, frequents the Hilo area. He was last seen by friends […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Vice Section Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 226 June 2, 2011 Report No. C11014445   Media Release Three adults were arrested for drug offenses at a Waikoloa home Wednesday morning (June 1). At 10:21 a.m., investigators from the Area II Vice Section served a search warrant at a […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332June 1, 2011Report No. C11014166 Media Release (update No. 2) Police traffic investigators have identified the 22-year-old Hilo man who died Saturday (May 28) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/moped crash at the intersection of Kinoʻole Street and Hualālai Street on May 28. The victim […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Dieter H Blattler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Phone: 961-2226 June 1, 2011 Media Release (update) The Hawai’i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section reminds the public that a car seat check-up will be held during the “Click It or Ticket” Basketball Tournament at the Kea’au High School Gym from 9:30 a.m. […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2232May 31, 2011Report No. C11014204 Media Release A 22-year-old California woman died Monday (May 30) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle crash on the Rubbish Dump Road at the Hilo landfill on Sunday (May 29). The victim was identified as Christina L. Delgado of Santa Cruz, […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305June 1, 2011 Media Release During the week of May 23, 2011, through May 29, 2011, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 May 31, 2011 Report No. C10027432 Media Release Big Island police are requesting the public’s help in identifying and locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with a sexual assault of a female minor. The assault occurred on October 1, 2010, […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry Bird Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 May 31, 2011 Report No. C11014200   Media Release Five men were arrested Sunday (May 29) at a cockfight in Ka‘ū. Officers from the Area II Vice Section—assisted by detectives from the Area II Juvenile Aid and Criminal Investigations sections, the […]

Hawai‘i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Patrick Aurello Phone: 961-2213 May 31, 2011 Report No. C11008367 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 57-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing. Robert Dalpe, who has no permanent address, frequents the Hilo area. His family last heard from him in February. He is described […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictOfficer Kenneth WalkerPhone:887-3080May 29, 2011Report No. C11014225 Media Release Big Island police are looking for witnesses to a robbery at Hapuna Beach State Park on Sunday afternoon (May 29). Sometime between 5:15 p.m. and 5:20 p.m., an unknown male tried to remove a handbag from a 56-year-old woman in the upper […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 29, 2011 Report No. C11014166 Media Release (update) Police traffic investigators have charged Keolaokalani W. Kailianu, 41, of a Hilo address with negligent homicide in the first degree, operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and accident involving death or […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332May 28, 2011Report No. C11014166 Media Release A 22-year-old Hilo man was killed Saturday (May 28) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/moped crash at the intersection of Kino‘ole Street and Hualālai Street in Hilo. Responding to a 9:59 p.m. call, South Hilo patrol and Traffic […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266May 27, 2011Report No. C11013652 Media Release (update No. 2) An autopsy conducted Friday morning (May 27) on the body of Susan Brockert of Bellevue, Washington, determined that she died from multiple blunt force and sharp force trauma to the head and neck.

Hawai‘i Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph J. Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220 May 27, 2011 Media Release The Hawai’i Isle Police Activities League program (HI-PAL) has concluded its Boys and Girls Intermediate School Spring Basketball League. League play began March 10 and ended May 13. Ten intermediate school teams (four from Waiākea, two from Hilo, […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 May 26, 2011 Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i recognized Officer Erhard Autrata on Thursday (May 26) as “Officer of the Month” for May. The Hilo patrol officer was honored for what Lieutenant Robert Fujitake described as “his continued, unwavering […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Gilbert Gaspar Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 May 26, 2011 Report No. C11007088 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl. Kuuleinani Taketa was last seen at her Captain Cook home on March 15. She is described as being of Hawaiian-Chinese-Japanese descent, 5-feet […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 May 26, 2011 Report No. C11004830 Media Release Big Island detectives are investigating the theft of a sushi maker during a February burglary in Hilo. On February 20, South Hilo patrol officers responded to a business on the 700 block of Kīlauea […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Gilbert Gaspar Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 May 26, 2011 Report No. C11007075 Media Release (update) Big Island police are renewing their request for help in locating a 16-year-old Miloli‘i boy, who was reported missing. Vernon Kahele was last seen on Christmas Day (December 25). He is […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252May 26, 2011Report No. C11013740 Media Release (update) Big Island police have located 43-year-old Drake Terlep, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed Wednesday night (May 25) in Hilo.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IDetective Norbert Serrao Jr.Phone: 961-2383May 26, 2011Report No. C11006146 Media Release (update) Big Island police are renewing their request for witnesses to a robbery at a fast food restaurant in downtown Hilo on March 6. Sometime between 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., three unknown men tried to remove the […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305 May 26, 2011 Media Release With the approach of the long Memorial Day weekend and the continuation of graduation parties, Hawai’i County police will be on alert to help prevent tragedy on our roads. Officers will conduct DUI checkpoints and roving patrols beginning Thursday, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 25, 2011 Report No. C11013652   Media Release (update) Big Island police have charged a Bellevue, Washington, man with murder and other offenses in connection with a fatal domestic disturbance at a resort on the Kohala Coast late Monday […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHamakua DistrictCaptain Mitch KanehailuaPhone: 775-7533May 25, 2011Report No. C11012745 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a visitor reported as missing. Jordan Bauer was camping at a farm near Waipio and was expected to return but failed to do so. He was last seen around 10 a.m. May 6 at a cafe […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 May 25, 2011 Report No. C11013498   Media Release Big Island police have charged two Hilo men with various offenses following a reported robbery in Puna on Sunday (May 22). Tuesday evening (May 24), detectives charged 28-year-old Paul Matthew Borowski and 30-year-old […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry Bird Phone: 326-4646, 226 May 25, 2011 Report No. C11013682 Media Release A Kailua-Kona man was arrested Tuesday (May 24) in a drug raid at his home. Area II Vice Section officers executed a narcotics search warrant at the Marlin Road home at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry Bird Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 May 25, 2011 Report No. C11013502 Media Release Two Waikoloa women were arrested and charged with drug offenses after one of them was stopped for a defective tail light over the weekend. At 9:30 p.m. Sunday, police made a traffic stop […]

Hawai‘i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2213 May 25, 2011 Report No. C11013740 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a 43-year-old man who was reported missing on Tuesday (May 24). Drake Terlep is described as Filipino, 5-foot-7, about 205 pounds with brown eyes and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert P. Pauole Phone: 961-2305 May 24, 2011 Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Traffic Services Section organized a sign waving event on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo on Monday (May 23) to inform motorists that the annual “Click It or Ticket” Campaign for 2011 has started. Members of […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266May 24, 2011Report No. C11013652 Media Release A Washington man has been arrested for murder in connection with a fatal domestic disturbance at a resort on the Kohala Coast. At 11:18 p.m. Monday (May 23), South Kohala police responded to an emergency call at […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305May 23, 2011 Media Release During the week of May 16, 2011, through May 22, 2011, Big Island police arrested 32 motorists for drunk driving. Eleven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Five were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been […]