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Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 January 13, 2011 Report No. C110001134 Media Release (update) A man killed in a one-vehicle crash on Lua Kula Street in Waikoloa Village in the South Kohala District has been identified as 26-year-old Jonathan E.H. Chambers of Waikoloa.

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 January 13, 2011 Report No. C110001134 Media Release An unidentified man was killed Wednesday (January 12) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Lua Kula Street in Waikoloa Village in the South Kohala District. Responding to an 11:34 p.m. call, South Kohala […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Nancy Haitsuka Phone: 326-4646, 253 January 13, 2011 Report No. C11001165   (See larger view here.) Karen Izawa …missing since January 9 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 30-year-old Kona woman who was reported missing. Karen Izawa was last seen in Kailua-Kona on Sunday (January 9). […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 January 12, 2011Report No. C10033678   (See larger view here.) Micharline N. Raymond …missing since December 5 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from Puna since December 5 . Micharline N. Raymond is described as Japanese, 5-feet […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 January 12, 2011Report No. C10034524   (See larger view here.) Stanley Gonsalves II …missing since December 15 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Puna since December 15. Stanley Gonsalves II is described as Part-Hawaiian, 5-foot-10, about […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 January 12, 2011 Report No. C10026627   (See larger view here.) Harvey C. Damo …missing since September 22 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Hilo since September 22. Harvey C. Damo is described as Filipino, 4-foot-10, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kaū District Captain Andrew Burian Phone: 939-2520 January 11, 2011 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, January 19, from 12-2 p.m. at the Pāhala Community Center in Ka’ū.The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public to meet the Police Department’s command staff and […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 January 11, 2011 Report No. C11000146 Media Release Detectives investigating the death of a 19-month-old girl reclassified the case to a homicide on Tuesday (January 11).  Preliminary pathological reports indicate Pomaikai K. Ferreira died as a result of an "inter-cranial injury due […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Captain Robert Wagner Phone: 961-2244 January 6, 2011Report No. C10032594   (See larger view here.) Lionel Gomes …wanted for violating an order Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 30-year-old Puna man wanted for violating a protective order on November 9. Lionel […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 January 6, 2011 Report No. C10020502   (See larger view here.) Michael G. Perreira-Thompson …missing since July 21 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Hilo since July 21. Michael G. Perreira-Thompson III is […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 10, 2011 Media Release During the week of January 1, 2011, through January 9, 2011, Big Island police arrested 27 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 January 10, 2011Report No. C11000146 Media Release Big Island Police are investigating the death of a 19-month-old girl in Hilo. At about 6:57 p.m. on January 2, South Hilo patrol officers responded to Hilo Medical Center to a report of an unresponsive […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Daniel Mlakar Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 291 January 9, 2011 Report No. C11000753 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a possible drowning in waters off the coast of Ka’ohe, South Kona. Responding to a 10:11 a.m. call on January 9, officers learned that a 51-year-old woman, identified as Jodi […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 January 7, 2011 Report No. C11000490 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday morning (January 6) within the parking lot of a shopping mall between Kuakini Highway and Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona. Kona patrol officers responding […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the ChiefActing Chief Paul Ferreira Phone: 961-2244 January 6, 2011 (See larger image here.) Administrative Specialist Barbara Kossow presents a Mayor’s Commendation to ‘Officer of the Month’ William Marciniak. Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer William Marciniak as “Officer of the Month” for January in a luncheon […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2233 January 6, 2011Report No. C11000471 Media Release A 20-year-old Kailua-Kona man died Wednesday (January 5) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash at the intersection of Route 190 and Makalapua Road in Kalaoa, North Kona. The motorcycle operator was identified as […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 January 5, 2011 Report No. C11000144   (See larger view here.) Anthony Kali …charged with attempted murder Media Release Big Island police charged a 40-year-old Waipahu man Tuesday (January 4) with second-degree attempted murder along with other charges stemming from an incident […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 5, 2011 Media Release During the week of December 27, 2010, through December 31, 2010, Big Island police arrested 16 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. In 2010, there […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Richard Sherlock Phone: 961-2253 January 5, 2011Report No. C11000278   (Click image to see larger view.)   George Pavao III       John Alexander Media Release Big Island police have charged two Puna men with a variety of drug and firearm offenses stemming from a search warrant early […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 January 01, 2011 Report No. C11000060 Media Release A 70-year-old Pahoa man died Saturday (January 1) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash at the intersection of Kahakai Boulevard and Aweoweo Street in Hawaiian Beaches. The motorcycle operator was identified as […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 30, 2010 Report No. C10035809 Media Release A 16-year-old Kailua-Kona girl died Thursday (December 30) from injuries she received in an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash at the intersection of Pratt Road and Lokahi Road in Kapaau, North Kohala. The victim was identified as Malia […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala District Captain James Sanborn Phone: 887-3080 December 29, 2010 Report No. C10035493 Media Release (update) Big Island police have located 50-year-old Walter Rankin of New Jersey, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed Wednesday morning (December 29) in Kailua-Kona.

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Prentiss Moreno Phone: 961-2213 December 29, 2010 (See larger view here.) Jayse Lee …charged with burglary and assaulting a police officer Media Release Big Island police have located and arrested Jayse Lee, who was being sought. Acting on a tip from the public, South Hilo patrol officers arrested […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Acting Chief Paul Ferreira Phone: 961-2244 December 29, 2010 Media Release Police are reminding the public that fireworks may be set off only between 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve (Friday, December 31) and 1 a.m. New Year’s Day (Saturday, January 1). It is against the law to set […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 December 28, 2010Report No. C10035577   (See larger view here.) Gary Pavao…charged with theft Media Release Big Island police charged a 56-year-old Hilo man Tuesday (December 28) with several counts of felony theft after he was caught taking fruit without permission from […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Captain James Sanborn Phone: 887-3080 December 28, 2010 Report No. C10035493 (See larger view here.) Walter Rankin …missing since December 25 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 50-year-old New Jersey man reported missing. Walter Rankin of Florham Park New Jersey, was last seen on Friday (December […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 28, 2010 Report No. C10035586 Media Release (corrects the day in the second sentence) Big Island police have located 83-year-old Felix Canonigo of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed Tuesday [corrected day] morning (December 28) in […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266December 28, 2010Report No. C10035586 (See larger view here.) Felix Canonigo…missing since December 27 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 83-year-old Kailua-Kona man. Felix Canonigo was last seen between 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Monday […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Melvin Yamamoto Jr. Phone: 961-2213 December 28, 2010 Report No. C10035540 Media Release A Big Island man who died of an apparent drowning Monday (December 27) at Pu’u Maile Beach Park in Hilo has been identified as 28-year-old Noah Jolet Konelios of Hilo. Police and Fire Department personnell […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 27, 2010 Report No. C10035407 Media Release Big Island police are investigating the Christmas Day discovery of a body in West Hawai’i as a coroner’s inquest. At 7:45 a.m. Saturday (December 25), police and fire personnel responded to a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 27, 2010 Report No. C10035354 Media Release A 72-year-old Kapa’au man has been charged with attempted murder and assault in connection with a stabbing in Kapa’au. At 10:02 a.m. Friday (December 24), North Kohala patrol officers responded to a […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 27, 2010 Media Release During the week of December 20, 2010, through December 26, 2010, Big Island police arrested 20 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Four were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Patrol Sergeant Prentiss Moreno Phone: 961-2213 December 23, 2010   (See larger view here.) Jayse Lee …wanted for assaulting a police officer Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 33-year-old man wanted for assaulting a police officer. Jayse Lee is described as 5-foot-5, 280 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 23, 2010 (See larger image here) Aloha Exchange Club Representative Joey Estrella presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer Joseph Rocha Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Officer Joseph Rocha on Thursday (December 23) as “Officer […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332- December 23, 2010 Report No. C10034750 Media Release A 23-year-old Captain Cook man died Monday (December 20) at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/moped crash which occurred on Saturday (December 18) at the intersection of Queen […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Detective Sean Smith Phone: 326-4646- Ext. 275 December 23, 2010 Media Release Big Island police have located 62-year-old Ernest C. Oleyte, who was reported missing. He was found Wednesday in Hilo unharmed.

Hawai’i Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220 December 23, 2010 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) is reminding the public that HI-PAL will hold its 30th Annual Winter Basketball Classic in Hilo from Sunday, December 26, through Wednesday, December 29. Forty-one teams will participate in the following […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Detective Sean Smith Phone: 326-4646- Ext. 275 December 22, 2010 (See larger view here.) Ernest C. Oleyte …missing since December 20 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 62-year-old Pahala man reported as missing. Ernest C. Oleyte was last heard from on Monday (December 20). […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 December 22, 2010 Media Release Big Island police are investigating two shooting incidents in Volcano late Tuesday night (December 21). Responding to an 11 p.m. call of shots having been fired and possibly hitting a house in the Royal Hawaiian Estates subdivision, […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 December 22, 2010   (See larger view here.) John Kawika Hauoli …wanted for assault Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with the investigation of an assault reported in Hilo on […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Dieter H Blattler Phone: 961-2226 December 21, 2010   (See larger view here.) DUI checkpoints remind motorists to stay sober. Media Release Big Island police are reminding motorists that officers will conduct DUI checkpoints throughout the island during the holiday season. The effort is part of a national and […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala District Sergeant Kenneth Quiocho Phone: 887-3082 December 20, 2010   (See larger view here.) Brandon Charles Lipps …arrested and charged for car break-ins Media Release Big Island police arrested a Waikoloa man Saturday (December 18) for a variety of offenses in connection with car break-ins. Police officers in South Kohala arrested […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefHarry S. KubojiriPhone: 961-2244December 20, 2010 Media Release The public is reminded that they may participate in an anonymous Community Satisfaction Survey for the Hawai’i Police Department through the end of the month. The internet survey, which began December 1, will be open until 4 p.m. Friday, December 31, at […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 20, 2010 Media Release During the week of December 13, 2010, through December 19, 2010, Big Island police arrested 33 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Four were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna Community Policing Officer Sandor Finkey Phone: 966-5835 December 20, 2010   (See larger view here.) County Councilman Fred Blas, mayoral aide Hunter Bishop, Tracy Gonsalves, Officer Sandor Finkey and Russlynn Gonsalves—who lost her son Gary Gonsalves in a DUI fatality—wave signs to warn the public about the dangers of driving under the […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 20, 2010 Media Release In observance of the 2010 Christmas season activities at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapi’olani Street. Traffic will be allowed only in the Puna, or southerly, direction on Kapi’olani Street, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2233 December 20, 2010Report No. C10034870 Media Release A 21-year-old Kailua-Kona man died Sunday (December 19) from injuries he received in a two-vehicle crash on Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway at the 121-mile marker in Kailua-Kona. The victim was identified as Brian Anthony Margate of a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 December 16, 2010 Report No. C10018089 Media Release Big Island police have located 26-year-old Manuel Subica of Pahoa, who was wanted on four bench warrants. He is incarcerated at Halawa Correctional Facility on O’ahu.

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 16, 2010 Report No. C10034216 Media Release (update) Police traffic investigators have identified the pedestrian who was killed Monday (December 13) in a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision on the Hawai’i Belt Road (Route 19), .5 miles west of the 38-mile marker in the Hāmākua District. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 16, 2010 (See larger view here.) From left, Ridge Quitoriano, Waiakea Vice Principal Lynn Tostevin, Kamanu Evangelista, Kenan Shaw and Chief Harry Kubojiri, who recognized the students for their contributions to an anti-ice pledge contest for intermediate students. Media Release (corrects photo […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 14, 2010 Report No. C10034314 (See larger view here.) Justin Matias …charged with five offenses Media Release (update) On Wednesday (December 15) at 1:15 p.m., detectives with the Area II Criminal Investigations Section charged Justin Matias with first-degree criminal […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 15, 2010Report No. C10034203 Media Release Big Island police are investigating the death of a Kona woman.  Kona patrol officers responded to a 4:08 p.m. call Sunday (December 12) from Kona Community Hospital reporting a 28-year-old Holualoa woman with a […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 15, 2010 Report No. C10031649   (See larger view here.) Tawnya-Lee Domingo …charged with numerous financial crimes Media Release Big Island police have charged a 40-year-old Pāhoa woman with 22 financial crimes. A Hilo woman reported on November 11 that she lost her wallet […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 15, 2010   (See larger view here.) Members of the Pāhoa Boys and Girls Club assist police in reminding motorists not to drink and drive. Media Release Traffic Enforcement Unit and Puna Community Policing officers conducted a DUI sobriety checkpoint on Pāhoa Village […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing, Area II Sergeant William Gary Souther Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 259 December 14, 2010 Report No. C10034314 Media Release (corrects name of school) Big Island police arrested a 21-year-old man Tuesday (December 14) during a lockdown at Kealakehe High School. Kona patrol officers responded to a 9:16 report of a trespasser […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 14, 2010 Report No. C10025807   (See larger view here.) Michael Hessler …missing since September 10 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 54-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing.  Michael Hessler of Hilo was last seen on September 10 […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 14, 2010 Report No. C10025702 Media Release Big Island police have located 47-year-old Michael Brant of Pāhoa, who was reported missing. He was located unharmed on Tuesday morning (December 14).

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 13, 2010Report No. C10018089   (See larger view here.) Manuel Subica …wanted on four bench warrants Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 26-year-old Puna man wanted on four bench warrants. Manuel Subica of Pāhoa […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 13, 2010 Report No. C10034216 Media Release An unidentified man was killed Monday (December 13) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), .5 miles west of the 38-mile marker in the Hamakua District. […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Allan Watanabe Phone: 961-2213 December 13, 2010 Report No. C100334201 Media Release Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest case in connection with a body found Sunday (December 12) in Papa’ikou. South Hilo patrol officers responded to a 6:24 p.m. call reporting an unresponsive man on the […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 13, 2010 Media Release During the week of December 6, 2010, through December 12, 2010, Big Island police arrested 30 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 11, 2010 Report No. C10034073 Media Release An 80-year-old Kea’au man died Saturday (December 11) after being involved in a one-vehicle crash at the Pohoiki Boat Ramp in the Puna District. The victim was identified as Stuart H. Jones of a Kea’au […]

Hawai’i Police Department Technical Services Division Major Lerry Weber Phone: 961-2262 December 10, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department would like to inform the public that due to technical difficulties resulting from a recent upgrade of the Records Management System, the Records Section has been unable to release copies of traffic accident reports for […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 10, 2010 Report No. C10025702 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 47-year-old Pahoa man that was reported missing. Michael Brant of Pahoa was last seen on September 13, 2010, near the Hilo Medical Center and has not been seen […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 10, 2010 Report No. C10033810 Media Release (update) The preliminary results of autopsies performed Friday (December 10, 2010) on the two bodies found dead in Hilo on Wednesday (December 8, 2010) failed to identify the exact causes of death. The pathologist has deferred […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 9, 2010 Report No. C10033810 Media Release Big Island Police have identified the bodies of a male and a female party who were discovered in a residence in the 1200 block of Kilauea Avenue in Hilo. The male was positively identified […]

Hawai’i Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph Botelho, Jr. Phone: 961-2220 December 9, 2010 Media Release Due to popular demand, the Hawaii Isle Police Activities League, HI-PAL, will be expanding the age group of participants in this year’s 30th Winter Basketball Classic by including a six-age group division and Girls 10 & Under Division. These […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 8, 2010 Report No. C10033810 Media Release (corrects time in second paragraph) Big Island Police are investigating the discovery of two bodies in a residence in Hilo. At about 11:30 am on Wednesday (December 8, 2010), South Hilo patrol officers responded […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 7, 2010 Report No. C10031168 Isaiah Santiago …arrested and charged for escape Media Release Big Island police arrested a 23-year-old Kona man for escape. Isaiah Santiago was arrested in Kailua-Kona on Friday (December 3).

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 6, 2010 Report No. C10033452 Media Release Big Island police have located 52-year-old Larry Kimbell of Mt. View, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed on Saturday morning (December 4).

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 6, 2010 Media Release During the week of November 29, 2010, through December 5, 2010, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 3, 2010 Report No. C10033273 Waipa Quirantes John Media Release Big Island police have charged a Hilo man and a Pahoa man who were arrested following an incident that took place outside Long’s Drugs on Puainako Street early Wednesday evening (December […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 3, 2010 Report No. C10033452   Larry Kimbell …missing since November 27. Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 52-year-old Mt. View man who was reported missing. Larry Kimbell of  Mt. View was last heard from on November 27 and has […]

Hawai’i Police Department Administrative Services Section Major Paul Kealoha Phone: 961-2247 December 2, 2010   (Click image to see larger view.)                 Nobriga Sudbury Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” highlights a Puna man wanted on several warrants and a Ka’u  man […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 2, 2010 Report No. C10033273 Media Release Big Island police are investigating an incident that took place outside Long’s Drugs on Puainako Street early Wednesday evening (December 1). Responding to a 5:30 p.m. report of an affray, South Hilo patrol officers discovered a 31-year-old […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 1, 2010 (See larger image here.) Ellsworth Fontes ‘Officer of the Month’ Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Ellsworth Fontes as “Officer of the Month” for December in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (December 1) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 December 1, 2010 Report No. C10032812 Media Release (corrects victim’s age in 3rd paragraph) Big Island police released a 27-year-old Kea’au man Saturday (November 27) who was arrested earlier for assault. After conferring with prosecutors, detectives released Herbert Anakalea pending further investigation. Around […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 November 30, 2010 Media Release With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Big Island police offer shoppers the following tips to reduce the possibility of being a victim of theft or identity theft. When shopping, do not leave purses or bags unattended in […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry Bird Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 November 29, 2010 Report No. C10032758 (See larger view here.) Theodore Casuga …charged with an assortment of crimes Media Release A 36-year-old Kona man who was wanted by police has been arrested for the original offenses and new drug charges. Theodore […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 November 29, 2010 Media Release The public is invited to participate in an anonymous Community Satisfaction Survey for the Hawai’i Police Department during the month of December. Chief Harry Kubojiri said last year’s survey helped him identify actions the Police Department could take […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 October 27, 2010 Report No. C10029733 (Click image to see larger view.)       unknown person …suspected in Hilo theft Media Release (update) Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in identifying an unknown person responsible for a theft at […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 29, 2010 Media Release During the week of November 22, 2010, through November 28, 2010, Big Island police arrested 20 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Officer Justin Gaspar Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 253 November 29, 2010 Report No. C10032888 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who stole a truck in South Kona on Sunday (November 28). Police received an 8:25 a.m. report that the pickup truck had […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory M. Esteban Phone: 961-2252 November 27, 2010 Report No. C10032778 (See larger view here.) Kainoa Arakaki …charged with attempted murder and other offenses Media Release (update) Big Island police have charged a 30-year-old Kurtistown man with attempted murder and other offenses. At 4:30 p.m. Saturday […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory M. Esteban Phone: 961-2252 November 27, 2010 Report No. C10032778 Media Release Big Island police arrested a 30-year-old Kurtistown man Friday (November 26) for attempted murder. Around 5:30 p.m. Friday, officers from the Puna District responded to a report of a disturbance on Huina Road […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 November 29, 2010 Report No. C10032812 Media Release Big Island police released a 27-year-old Kea’au man Saturday (November 27) who was arrested earlier for assault. After conferring with prosecutors, detectives released Herbert Anakalea pending further investigation. Around 8 p.m. Friday (November 26), […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 November 27, 2010 Report No. C10032812 Media Release Big Island police arrested a 27-year-old Kea’au man Saturday (November 27) for assault. Around 8 p.m. Friday (November 26), Puna patrol officers responded to a report of a person trespassing at a home in […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Samuel Jelsma Phone: 966-5835 November 24, 2010 Report No. C10032449 Media Release Big Island police have located 57-year-old Gary Neumann of Leilani Estates, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed in Puna on Tuesday night (November 23).

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Community Police Officer Paul Bugado Phone: 887-3080 November 24, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding Big Island residents that hiking, hunting and other activities on private property without written permission are considered trespassing and are against the law. Farmers and ranchers suffer from trespassing activities, including […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 24, 2010 (See larger view here.) Police conduct a DUI checkpoint Tuesday. Media Release Big Island police are informing motorists that police will conduct DUI checkpoints throughout the island over the Thanksgiving weekend. The effort is part of a national and statewide campaign called "Drunk […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Donovan Kohara Phone: 961-2213 November 23, 2010 (Click image to see larger view). Officers Donovan Kohara and Malia Bohol (in blue) pose with the winning families at the Pāhoa site of Tutu and Me preschool. Officers Collin Pacheco, Donovan Kohara, Corey Hasegawa, Keith Simeona and Malia Bohol pose […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 966-5835 November 23, 2010 Report No. C10032449 (See larger view here.) Gary Neumann …missing since November 17 (this photo is from 2007) Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 57-year-old Puna man who was reported missing. Gary Neumann of Leilani Estates was last heard […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 November 22, 2010 Report No. C10031812 (Click image to see larger view.) Luke Keaulana Kalani Puu George Labrador Media Release Big Island Police have charged three men arrested Thursday (November 18) in connection with a series of crimes in Hilo. At 3:30 […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentNorth Kohala District Captain Richard Miyamoto Phone: 889-6540 November 22, 2010 Report No. C10032191 Media Release A 39-year-old man died Sunday (November 21) from a fall along the North Kohala coast a day earlier. The victim, identified as Rockne Ching of Kapa’au, was attempting to rappel down a 50-foot cliff at a fishing […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 November 22, 2010 Report No. C10031168 (See larger view here.) Isaiah Santiago …wanted for escape Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 23-year-old man who escaped from Hawai’i Community Correctional Facility on November 10. Isaiah Santiago […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 22, 2010 Media Release During the week of November 15, 2010, through November 21, 2010, Big Island police arrested 29 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Relations Section Officer Patrick Menino, Jr. Phone: 961-2264 November 19, 2010 Media Release Big Island police are warning the public about a possible telephone scam. A Hilo woman reported that on Thursday (November 4), she received a telephone call at home from a female caller who identified herself as a representative […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 November 18, 2010 Aloha Exchange Club Representative Dale Tokuuke presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer Kimo Veincent Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Officer Kimo Veincent on Thursday (November 18) as “Officer of the Month” for […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 November 18, 2010 Report No. C10031802 Media Release A 26-year-old Kamuela man died Wednesday (November 17) from injuries he received in a motorcycle crash on Kohala Ranch Road, 152 feet north of Kanaloa Drive in North Kohala. The victim was identified as Patrick […]