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Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 18, 2010 Report No. C10031690 (See larger view here.) Gene Craig Wells …charged with murder and assault Media Release (update) Big Island police have charged a Kona man arrested Tuesday (November 16) in connection with a double stabbing in […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal InvestigationsSection, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 17, 2010 Report No. C10031690 Media Release A Kona man is in police custody in connection with a double stabbing Tuesday (November 16) in Kailua-Kona, including one that was fatal. Kona patrol officers responded to the stabbings reported at 7:09 p.m. at […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Samuel Jelsma Phone: 966-5835 November 16, 2010 Report No. C10024815 (See larger view here.) Aaron Nobriga …wanted on several warrants Media Release Big Island police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 34-year-old man wanted on several warrants, including one for parole revocation. Aaron Nobriga is described as […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 November 16, 2010 (Click image to see larger view.) Bird Fujitake Bugado Mlakar Media Release Chief Harry S. Kubojiri has promoted four police officers from the rank of sergeant/detective to lieutenant effective November 16. Sherry D. Bird is now lieutenant in charge of […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 16, 2010 Report No. C10031480 (See larger view here.) Regulo Jara …charged in gunshot incident Media Release (update) Big Island police have charged a Ka’u man arrested in connection with a rifle that was reportedly fired in a residential […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 16, 2010 Report No. C10031480 Media Release A Ka’u man is in police custody in connection with a rifle that was reportedly fired in a residential area. On Sunday (November 14), Ka’u patrol officers responded to a 4:55 p.m. […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 15, 2010 Report No. C10031371 Media Release Big Island police are investigating an attempted robbery in the Ka’ū district over the weekend. A 28-year-old Hawaiian Ocean View Estates resident reported that he was confronted by three men while walking on […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 15, 2010 Media Release During the week of November 8, 2010, through November 14, 2010, Big Island police arrested 28 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 II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 15, 2010 Report No. C10031192 Media Release (update) Big Island police have released a Kailua-Kona man and woman who were arrested last week for selling a stolen camera. Detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations section released 23-year-old Donalea […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 15, 2010 Media Release To accommodate parishioners attending an interfaith Thanksgiving service at St. Joseph Catholic Church, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Kapi’olani Street during the evening hours of Tuesday, November 23. On that date, traffic will be […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 November 15, 2010 Report No. C10031502 Media Release A 24-year-old Pāpa’ikou man died Monday (November 15) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), south of the Honomū Transfer Station road at the 14-mile marker on […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 12, 2010 Report No. C10031192 Media Release A Kona man and woman are in police custody after being arrested for selling a stolen camera. The camera was taken in a burglary on Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona sometime between November […]

Hawai’i Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220 November 12, 2010 Media Release (corrects phone numbers in last paragraph) The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) will hold its 30th Annual Winter Basketball Classic in Hilo from Sunday, December 26, through Wednesday, December 29. The championship games will be played on December […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 10, 2010 Report No. C10030959 Media Release Big Island police have located 51-year-old Bradley Bowden, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed in Kona on Tuesday evening (November 9).

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Community Police Officer Paul Bugado Phone: 887-3080 November 10, 2010 Media Release Officers from the North and South Kohala Districts of the Hawai’i Police Department remind the public that with the holiday season rapidly approaching, we should all be thankful for what we have and remember those who are […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 9, 2010 Report No. C10030959 (See larger view here.) Bradley Bowden …missing since November 5. Media Release (update with recent photo) Big Island police are asking the public’s help in locating a Kona man who was reported missing on […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 8, 2010 Media Release During the week of November 1, 2010, through November 7, 2010, Big Island police arrested 31 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area I Detective Steven Correia Phone: 808-961-2289 November 5, 2010 Report No. C10030578 Keahimaukaopuna Neizman …charged with drug offenses Media Release Big Island police have charged a Volcano man with numerous drug offenses on Friday (November 4). The charges stem from a traffic stop initiated by South Hilo patrol officers […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 3, 2010 Report No. C10030361 (See larger view here.) Irvin Lopes …arrested for second-degree assault Media Release Big Island police have arrested and charged a 49-year-old Kawaihae man with assault in connection with a stabbing Monday (November 1) in […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 November 3, 2010 (See larger image here.) Sharlotte Bird ‘Officer of the Month’ Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Detective Sharlotte Bird as "Officer of the Month" for November in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (November 3) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Captain James Sanborn Phone: 887-3080 November 3, 2010 Report No. C100330434 (See larger view here.) Emil Huli Davis …missing since October 28 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 53-year-old Waikoloa man reported missing. Emil Huli Davis was last seen October 28th in Kailua-Kona. He is described […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 3, 2010 Report No. C10030414 (See larger view here.) Christopher James Roberg …charged with robbery and other offenses Media Release (update) Big Island police have charged a Washington state man in connection with an incident reported as road rage. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 3, 2010 Report No. C10030414 Media Release (corrects 1st & 5th paragraphs) A Washington state [corrected place of residence] man is in police custody while detectives investigate an incident reported as road rage. A 21-year-old Kealakekua woman reported that […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Darryel Tolentino Phone: 961-2213 November 1, 2010 Report No. M10051631 Media Release Big Island police are warning the public about a telephone scam. The caller leaves a voice mail message claiming that that the recipient’s Bank of Hawaii or First Hawaiian Bank credit card or debit cart has […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 1, 2010 Media Release During the week of October 25, 2010, through October 31, 2010, Big Island police arrested 21 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been 1,208 DUI arrests […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 October 31, 2010 Report No. C10030287 Media Release A 47-year-old Pa’auilo woman died Sunday (October 31) from injuries she received in a one-vehicle crash on Kukaiau Ranch Road 3.6 miles south of Hawai’i Belt Road (Route 19) in Pa’auilo. The victim was identified as Debra […]

Hawai’i Police Department Ka’u District Section Captain Andrew Burian Phone: 939-2520 October 29, 2010 Report No. C10029847 (Click image to see larger view.) These were among the items taken in a burglary. Media Release Big Island police are investigating a burglary in Ka’u. Sometime between October 21 and October 26, several items were taken from […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 October 29, 2010 (See larger view here.) Police conduct the first Halloween DUI checkpoint on Wednesday. Media Release Big Island police are informing motorists that police will be conducting DUI checkpoints throughout the island in anticipation of the upcoming Halloween weekend. The effort is […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Detective Bradley Freitas Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 245 October 28, 2010 Report No. C10026088/KN Kaulike Rice Wanted for an outstanding bench warrant. Media Release Big Island Police are renewing their request to the public for assistance in locating a man wanted on several outstanding bench warrants related to […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 October 28, 2010 Aloha Exchange Club Representative Joey Estrella presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer Lloyd Ishikawa. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Officer Lloyd Ishikawa on Thursday (October 28) as “Officer of the Month” for […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Sergeant William Gary Souther Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 259 October 27, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department again encourages the public to have a fun and safe Halloween. Please be aware that, unlike last year, there will be no road closures on Ali’i Drive this Halloween. Ali’i Drive will be […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 October 27, 2010 Report No. C10029733 unknown male …responsible for Hilo theft Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying an unknown male party responsible for a theft that occurred in Hilo on […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 October 27, 2010 Report No. C10029387 unknown male suspect …responsible for a Hilo robbery Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying an unknown male party responsible for a robbery that occurred in […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 October 26, 2010 Report No. C10028989 Seth Stellar …charged for burglary Media Release Seth Stellar turned himself into detectives without incident on Monday (October 25) and was charged later that afternoon with first degree burglary. A 69-year-old woman reported that she […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 808-961-2254 October 25, 2010 Report No. C10016434 Maikai Vana-Staudinger …missing since June 07, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is again requesting assistance in searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Hilo since June 07, 2010. Makai Vana-Staudinger is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-08-inches, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 808-961-2254 October 25, 2010 Report No. C09033097 Railee Santos …missing since November 01, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Hilo since November 01, 2009. Railee Santos is described as Puerto Rican-Hawaiian, 5-foot-04-inches, about 110 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 808-961-2277 October 25, 2010 Report No. C09036031 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 15-year old girl reported as missing from Puna since December 13, 2009. Haley H. Mepham is described as, 5-foot-05, about 110 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 808-961-2254 October 25, 2010 Report No. C10012118 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is again requesting assistance in searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Hilo since April 27, 2010. Melvet Higa is described as Micronesian (Pacific Islander), 5-foot-08-inches, about 180 pounds with black […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 808-961-2254 October 25, 2010 Report No. C10016342 Devin D. Balai …missing since June 06, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old boy reported as missing from Hilo since June 06, 2010. Devin D. Balai is described as Hawaiian-Vietnamese, 5-foot-08-inches, about 190 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 266 October 25, 2010 Report No. C10029494 Calvin Vierra …arrested and charged for assault Media Release On Friday (October 22) at approximately 4:05 p.m., Kona Patrol Officers arrested a Kailua-Kona man for an outstanding bench warrant, resisting arrest and assault against […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 266 October 25, 2010 Report No. C10029581 Media Release On Saturday (October 23) at approximately 2:30 p.m., Kona Patrol Officers and Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a fire on the mauka side of Kuakini Highway near the entrance […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 October 25, 2010 Media Release During the week of October 18, 2010, through October 24, 2010, Big Island police arrested 22 motorists for drunk driving. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Detective Sherry Bird Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 312 October 22, 2010 Report No. C10029301 (See larger view here.) Casey Matheson …charged with drug offenses Media Release A Kailua-Kona man is in police custody for drug charges following a raid in Kona on Thursday (October 21). Vice officers who served […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Sergeant William Gary Souther Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 259 October 21, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department encourages the public to have a fun and safe Halloween. Please be aware that, unlike last year, there will be no road closures on Ali’i Drive this Halloween. Ali’i Drive will be open […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Richard Sherlock Phone: 961-2253 October 20, 2010 Report No. C10029082 (See larger view here.) Louise Torres …arrested and charged with drug offenses Media Release Two women were arrested Tuesday (October 19) after Big Island police served a search warrant at a Puna home. Vice officers recovered 6.3 […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 October 19, 2010 Report No. C10028989 (See larger view here.) Seth Stellar …wanted for burglary Media Release Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a burglary investigation. A 69-year-old woman reported that […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 October 18, 2010 Media Release During the week of October 11, 2010, through October 17, 2010, Big Island police arrested 36 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Six were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 October 17, 2010 Report No. C10028942 Media Release A 46-year-old Captain Cook man died Sunday (October 17) from injuries he received in a motor vehicle/bus crash on Hawai’i Belt Road (Route 11), 434 feet south of Miloli’i Junction in South Kona. The victim […]

Hawai’i Police Department Area I Criminal Investigations Section Acting Lieutenant Reed K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2255 October 15, 2010 Report No. C10026088/KN Kaulike Rice Wanted for an outstanding bench warrant. Media Release Big Island Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for an outstanding bench warrant related to a burglary, stolen vehicles […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 266 October 15, 2010 Report No. C10028717 Media Release On October 14, 2010, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Kona Patrol Officers responded to a report of a disturbance and a gun shot fired in a residential area in Kailua-Kona. Upon arrival, officers […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Relations Section Officer Patrick Menino Phone: 961-2264 October 14, 2010 Media Release Big Island police are warning the public about a possible telephone scam. A Mountain View woman reported that an unidentified woman with what sounded like a southern accent called her cell phone from a blocked number and claimed that […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Richard Sherlock Phone: 961-2253 October 14, 2010Report No. C10028552 (See larger view here.) Keith Frendo …arrested in drug raid Media Release A tip to the Hawai’i Police Department’s Ice Hotline has led to drug charges against a Puna man and the seizure of illegal drugs. Area I Vice […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 October 14, 2010 Report No. C10027886 (See larger view here.) Daniel Alcarez …charged with robbery Media Release Big Island police have charged a 38-year-old Hilo man with robbery stemming from an incident October 7 at a downtown Hilo bank. Daniel Alcaraz was arrested late […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Gilbert Gaspar Phone:326-4646, Ext. 230 October 13, 2010 Report No. C10026430 (See larger view here.) Haenakawaika Pai …missing since September 20 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Kailua-Kona boy who has been missing since September 20. Haenakawaika Pai is described as 5-foot-10, 170 pounds […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 October 13, 2010 Report No. C10028526 (See larger view here.) Harley Clark …missing since October 12 Media Release Big Island police are asking the public’s help in locating a Ka’u man who was reported missing on Wednesday (October 13). Harley Clark, […]

Hawai’i Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220 November 12, 2010 Media Release Police Chief Harry Kubojiri has asked the Hawai’i Police Activities League (HI-PAL) program to reach out to the intermediate schools island wide to engage in a friendly competition to create a pledge against ice use. The winning pledge will […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 November 12, 2010 Report No. C10026014 (See larger view here.) Shoplifting suspect …wanted for a September 16 theft Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating and identifying an unknown person responsible for a theft in Hilo […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 October 11, 2010 (See larger view here.) Officer Edwin Buyten (left) and Assistant Chief Henry Tavares display Buyten’s ‘Top Cop’ certificate. Media Release The Law Enforcement & Security Coalition of Hawai’i has awarded the Hawai’i Police Department’s 2010 “Top Cop” award to Officer […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 October 11, 2010 Media Release During the week of October 4, 2010, through October 10, 2010, Big Island police arrested 19 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section. Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 October 7, 2010 Report No. C10027735 (See larger view here.) Mark Knittle …charged with assault Media Release (update with photo) Big Island police have charged the man arrested Tuesday (October 5) in connection with a stabbing in South Kona. At […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section. Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 October 7, 2010 Report No. C10027735 Media Release (update) Big Island police have charged the man arrested Tuesday (October 5) in connection with a stabbing in South Kona. At 5 p.m. Wednesday (October 6) detectives from the Area II Criminal […]

Hawai’i Police Department Administrative Services Section Major Paul Kealoha Phone: 961-2247 October 7, 2010 (Click image to see larger view.) Michael M. Coyaso Jonathan Ross Phillips Kawika Benjamin Kahee Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” highlights a Hilo man wanted for domestic violence, a 23-year-old […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 961-8112 October 7, 2010 Report No. C10026868 (See larger view here.) Surveillance image Media Release (update) Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a gas station robbery last month. A male armed with a knife entered […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 961-2213 October 7, 2010 Report No. C10027363, C10027371 (Click image to see larger view.) Water pumps and a harvester similar to these were stolen in two thefts. Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in two thefts of […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 October 6, 2010 (See larger image here.) Marco Segobia ‘Officer of the Month’ Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Marco Segobia as "Officer of the Month" for August in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (October 6) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Allan Watanabe Phone:961-2213 October 6, 2010 Report No. C10027673 Media Release Big Island police have located 48-year-old Rosa Brewer of Hilo, who was reported missing. She was found unharmed Wednesday afternoon (October 6) in Hilo.

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section. Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 October 6, 2010 Report No. C10027735 Media Release A Kona man is in police custody in connection with a stabbing Tuesday (October 5) in South Kona. Kona patrol officers responded to the stabbing at 6:47 p.m. along Māmalahoa Highway in […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone:961-2213 October 5, 2010 Report No. C10027673 (See larger view here.) Rosa Brewer …missing since October 1 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 48-year-old Hilo woman reported as missing. Rosa Brewer was last seen Friday (October 1) at an apartment complex on KÅ«kÅ«au […]

Hawai’i Police Department Hāmākua/North Hilo Districts Captain Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 775-7533 October 4, 2010 Media Release (revised—adds an email address in 5th paragraph) The Hawai’i Police Department will hold a community meeting on Thursday, October 14, from 12-2 p.m. at the North Hawai’i Education and Research Center (NHERC). The purpose of the meeting is to […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 October 4, 2010 Media Release During the week of September 27, 2010, through October 3, 2010, Big Island police arrested 28 motorists for drunk driving. Two of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 September 30, 2010 (See larger view here.) Officers Jared Cabatu, left, and Erich Jackson pose with Deputy Chief Paul Ferreira. Media Release The Hawai’i State Law Enforcement Officials Association has named Officers Jared Cabatu and Erich Jackson as the Hawai’i Police Department’s Officers […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Wayne Kenison Phone: 961-2213 September 29, 2010 Report No. C10027162 (See larger view here.) This coin is similar to one stolen from an 82-year-old Pepe’eko man in a burglary on September 28. Media Release Big Island police are investigating a burglary in which military and presidential coins with […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 961-8112 September 27, 2010 Report No. C10026868 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying any witnesses to a robbery Saturday (September 25) at the 76 gas station at the corner of Ainako Avenue and Kaumana Drive in Hilo around […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 27, 2010 Media Release During the week of September 20, 2010, through September 26, 2010, Big Island police arrested 39 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Five were under the age of 21. So far this […]

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

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 22, 2010 Media Release A temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect along a portion of Kapi’olani Street on Saturday, October 2. Between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., traffic will flow in the Puna direction only on Kapi’olani Street between […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 September 22, 2010 Report No. C10026570 Media Release An 81-year-old Hilo woman died Wednesday (September 22) from injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hawai’i Belt Road (Route 19) and Kulana Road north of Hilo. The victim was identified as Dorothy […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 22, 2010 Media Release (correction in first paragraph) During the week of September 13, 2010 [corrected date], through September 19, 2010, Big Island police arrested 35 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three were under the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-22244 September 21, 2010 (See larger view here.) Hawaii Island Disposal Sites: November 20-Longs Drugs at Prince Kuhio Plaza December 11-Longs Drugs at Lanihau Center Media Release The state Department of the Attorney General, the Department of Public Safety, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 September 20, 2010 Report No. C10019268 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 31-year-old man wanted in connection with a domestic violence investigation reported on July 9. Michael M. Coyaso is described as 6-feet tall, about 180 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 September 20, 2010 Report No. C10020921 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a body discovered on July 28 in the area of Kings Landing in Hilo. The body of the unidentified man was located in a […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 20, 2010 Media Release During the week of September 7, 2010, through September 19, 2010, Big Island police arrested 35 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 266 September 17, 2010 Report No. C10025231 Media Release On September 17, Detectives from Area II Criminal Investigation Section charged two Kailua-Kona men in connection with several felony investigations involving residential burglaries and unauthorized control of propelled vehicles. On September 15 […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 16, 2010 Media Release (corrects weekly island total in chart) During the week of September 6, 2010, through September 12, 2010, Big Island police arrested 34 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Five were under the […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 September 15, 2010 Report No. C10025844 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a reported home invasion robbery early Wednesday morning (September 15) in Puna.  Responding to a 4:40 a.m. call, Puna patrol officers arrived at a home on Opeapea Street in Kurtistown, where […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Section Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 September 14, 2010 Report No. C10025766 Media Release A 79-year-old Hilo woman died Tuesday (September 14) from injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision at the intersection of Kino’ole Street and Haili Street in downtown Hilo. The victim was identified as Tomiko K. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Community Policing Sergeant William Gary Souther Phone: 3267-4646, Ext. 259 September 13, 2010 Media Release The Kona Community Policing Section of the Hawai’i Police Department is holding two Neighborhood Watch meetings — one for North Kona and one for South Kona — for "active coordinators" and for persons interested in forming […]

Hawai’i Police Department Hawaii Isle Police Activities League Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220 September 13, 2010 Media Release The East Hawai’i HI-PAL program, in collaboration with Ben Pana and the Keaukaha Community Association Athletics Program, will hold the Fourth Annual “Halloween Havoc” 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Keaukaha. This two-day tournament will be held October […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 13, 2010 Media Release During the week of September 6, 2010, through September 12, 2010, Big Island police arrested 34 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Five were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 September 13, 2010 Report No. C10023280 (See larger view here.) Andrade Media Release (update No. 2) Big Island Police arrested 18-year-old Ronsten Andrade early Friday morning for several bench warrants and numerous other investigations. In addition to the bench warrants, Andrade was being sought in […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District, Patrol Division Community Police Officer Paul Bugado Phone: 808-887-3080 September 8, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the publics help in obtaining information on a recent rash of vehicle break-ins in the Waikoloa Village area. Unknown suspect(s) have been targeting vehicles possibly during the late […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 September 8, 2010 Report No. C10025110 William “Billy” Palea …reported missing Media Release Big Island Police are searching for a 57-year-old Kona man who was reported missing on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. William “Billy” Palea of Honalo, North Kona, was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 September 8, 2010 Report No. C10025110 Media Release (update) Big Island Police have contacted 57-year-old William “billy” Palea, who was reported missing. He was located in South Kona by family members on Thursday, September 9, 2010 around 5: 00 p.m., […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Chad Basque Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 263 September 7, 2010 Report No. C1002 (Click image to see larger view). Chow Anderson Duarte Media Release A burglary investigation in Kona has led to three arrests for burglary, drug offenses or both. Responding to a condominium on Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 September 7, 2010 Report No. C10024638 (Click image to see larger view). Medeiros Lagaret Media Release (correction in third paragraph) On Thursday morning (September 2), Big Island police arrested two adults for drug offenses following a traffic stop near the 14-mile […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 September 7, 2010 Report No. C10024638 (Click image to see larger view). Medeiros Lagaret Media Release On Thursday morning (September 2), Big Island police arrested two adults for drug offenses following a traffic stop near the 14-mile marker on Route 250 […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 7, 2010 Media Release During the week of August 30, 2010, through September 5, 2010, Big Island police arrested 31 motorists for drunk driving. Ten of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Jeremie Evangelista Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 253 September 4, 2010 Report No. C10024725 Media Release Hawai’i County police are investigating a possible drowning in waters off the coast of Captain Cook in the Kona district. Responding to a 10:15 p.m. call Friday (September 3), officers learned that a 52-year-old man […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 September 2, 2010 Report No. C10022176 Media Release Three people were arrested Thursday (September 2) in connection with a stolen Jeep. Kona patrol officers responding to an unrelated incident, encountered the two men and a woman who were being sought in connection […]