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Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 July 7, 2010 (See larger image here.) Kona Crime Prevention Committee President Felicity Johnson presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ plaque to Detective Sean Smith Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Detective Sean Smith as "Officer of the Month" for July in a […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 July 7, 2010 Report No. C10016780 (See larger image here.) Rico Nasario …escaped from police custody Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who escaped from police custody. Puna patrol officers arrested 19-year-old Rico Nasario […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Darryel Tolentino Phone: 961-2213 July 6, 2010 Report No. C10018741 (See larger image here.) Dean Baltero Jr. …last seen July 2 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old Puna boy reported missing. Dean Baltero Jr. was last seen at his Pāhoa home Saturday (July 2). […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona District Officer Eric Reyes Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 253 July 5, 2010 Report No. C100 Media Release (update) Big Island police have located 20-year-old Mychal Ing of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed Monday night (July 5) in Hilo.

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing, West Hawaii Sergeant William Gary Souther Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 259 July 6, 2010     Media Release Police have received a rash of complaints about illegal hunting in West Hawai’i due to an abundance of wild pigs migrating onto private property because of dry weather conditions. Both county police and enforcement […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 July 6, 2010 Media Release During the week of June 28, 2010, through July 4, 2010, Big Island police arrested 31 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been 778 DUI arrests […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona District Officer Eric Reyes Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 253 July 5, 2010 Report No. C100 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 20-year-old Kona man who was reported missing on Monday (July 5). Mychal Ing of Kailua-Kona was last seen on Saturday (July 3), at OTEC Beach Park around 3:30 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 July 02, 2010 Albert Joseph Botelho Media Release Detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section have charged a 32 year old Waianae man in connection with a crime spree dating back to early this year. Albert Joseph Botelho, M-32, who […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna District Sergeant Robert Hatton Phone: 966-5835 July 1, 2010Report No. C10018365 [corrected number] Media Release (corrects report number) Big Island police are investigating the destruction of thousands of dollars worth of papaya trees in Puna. At 10:33 a.m. Wednesday (June 30), Puna District officers responded to a report of papaya trees damaged […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna District Sergeant Robert Hatton Phone: 966-5835 July 1, 2010 Report No. C10018300 Media Release Big Island police are investigating the destruction of thousands of dollars worth of papaya trees in Puna. At 10:33 a.m. Wednesday (June 30), Puna District officers responded to a report of papaya trees damaged at a farm in […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentNorth Kohala District Captain Richard Miyamoto Phone: 889-6540 July 1, 2010 Report No. C10018402 (See larger image here.) Hanna Cowden …last seen on June 28 Media Release Big Island police are searching for an 18-year-old North Kohala woman who was reported missing on Wednesday (June 30). Hanna Cowden, of Kapa’au, was last seen […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 July 1, 2010 Report No. C10018300 (See larger image here.) Jules Laramee …arrested on drug charges Media Release Officers from the North Kohala Patrol Division were assisted by members of the Area II Vice Section in serving a search warrant Tuesday […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Detective Sharlotte Bird Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 228 July 1, 2010 Report No. C10012233 (See larger image here.) Andaya-Tabucbuc …arrested and charged with eight offenses Media Release Big Island police have arrested a 20-year-old Honoka’a man in connection with several crimes in the Kona area. Rickie Andaya-Tabucbuc was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 June 30, 2010 (See larger image here.) DUI checkpoints planned for holiday weekend Media Release Independence Day falls on a Sunday this year, and that will provide a long weekend for many of us. Big Island police are informing motorists that police will conduct […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 29, 2010 Report No. C10016794 Media Release (update)(corrects last paragraph) Big Island police have arrested a juvenile in connection with the robbery of two tourists at a coffee processing company in Kealakekua on June 11. The 17-year-old Hōnaunau boy […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 29, 2010 Report No. C10016794 Media Release (update) Big Island police have arrested a juvenile in connection with the robbery of two tourists at a coffee processing company in Kealakekua on June 11. The 17-year-old Hōnaunau boy was arrested […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Traffic Safety Coordinator Dieter Blattler Phone: 961-2226 June 29, 2010 (Click image to see larger view.)     Police and other concerned citizens wave signs about the danger of driving under the influence. Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section organized a sign-waving event on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 June 28, 2010 Media Release During the week of June 21, 2010, through June 27, 2010, Big Island police arrested 19 motorists for drunk driving. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash. So far this year, there have been 747 DUI […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Acting Captain Glenn Uehana Phone: 966-5835 June 25, 2010 Report No. C10017922 Media Release (update No. 2) Big Island police have located 31-year-old Sarah Morlock, who was reported missing. She turned herself in at the Pāhoa police substation at 2:22 p.m. Friday (June 25). She was unharmed.

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Acting Captain Glenn Uehana Phone: 966-5835 June 25, 2010 Report No. C10017922 (See larger image here.) Sarah Morlock …missing since June 23 Media Release (update with photo) Big Island police are searching for a 31-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing. Sarah Morlock was last seen at her Kapoho home […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Acting Captain Glenn Uehana Phone: 966-5835 June 25, 2010 Report No. C10017922 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 31-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing. Sarah Morlock was last seen at her Kapoho home around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (June 23). It is believed that she found a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 June 25, 2010 Report No. C10017841 Media Release (update) Sixty-one-year-old Vera Matsuda-Brownlea, who was reported missing, returned home Friday morning. She got lost when she wandered off her usual path during an afternoon walk on Wednesday and became disoriented. She spent […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 June 25, 2010 Report No. C10017756 (See larger image here.) Joseph Pacheco Jr. …missing opihi picker Media Release (update) Fire Department personnel located human remains Friday (June 25) believed to be those of 41-year-old Joseph Pacheco Jr., who failed to return from […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 25, 2010 Report No. C10017843 (See larger image here.) Zackariah Weimer …charged in vacation home robbery case Media Release (update) A 24-year-old man has been charged with six offenses in connection with a robbery late Wednesday (June 23) at […]

Hawai’i Police Department Impaired Driving Task Force Dieter H. Blattler, Coordinator Phone: 961-2226 June 24, 2010 (Click image to see larger view.)                   These posters promote Hawai’i county’s shared ride taxi program Media Release In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving, and to promote the Hawai’i County […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 June 24, 2010 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club secretary Curtis Chong presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer Clarence Davies Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Officer Clarence Davies on Thursday (June 24) as “Officer […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 June 24, 2010 Report No. C10017841 (See larger image here.) Vera Matsuda-Brownlea …missing since June 23 Media Release (corrects first name in second paragraph) Big Island police are searching for a 61-year-old woman reported as missing from Volcano. Vera [corrected name] […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 June 24, 2010 Report No. C10017841 (See larger image here.) Verna Matsuda-Brownlea …missing since June 23 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 61-year-old woman reported as missing from Volcano. Verna Matsuda-Brownlea was last seen at Cooper Center around […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 24, 2010 Report No. C10017843 Media Release A 24-year-old man is in police custody facing possible charges for a robbery late Wednesday (June 23) at a vacation rental home in Kailua-Kona. A 31-year-old California man reported that he was […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo District Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 961-2213 June 23, 2010 Report No. C10017756 (See larger image here.) Joseph Pacheco Jr. …missing opihi picker Media Release Big Island police have initiated a missing person case in connection with a 41-year-old man who failed to return from a day of picking opihi. Joseph […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 June 23, 2010 Report No. C09015208 (See larger image here.) Herbert Namohala …arrested in a theft investigation Media Release Big Island police arrested a 49-year-old Hilo man for second-degree theft in connection with an alleged scheme to deceive an elderly Hilo […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Grace Castillo Phone: 961-2213 June 23, 2010 Report No. C10013422 (See larger image here.) Surveillance photo Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person who used a stolen credit card. The credit card was taken in a burglary at a dorm […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Sergeant William Souther Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 259 June 22, 2010 Media Release Big island police are reminding motorists about restrictions on the use of the Hokulia bypass road in West Hawai’i. Since the road was opened to the public between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. seven days […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala District Sergeant Ken Quiocho Phone: 887-3080 June 22, 2010 Report No. C10017625 Media Release A 69-year-old woman died Monday (June 21) from an apparent drowning in waters along the South Kohala Coast. The victim, who was vacationing with family on the Big Island, has been identified as a Gloria Graf of Glendale, […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna District Acting Captain Glenn Uehana Phone: 966-5835 June 21, 2010 Report No. C10017394 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a shooting Saturday (June 19) as a public accident. Hawai’i Fire Department personnel and Puna patrol officers responded to a report of an apparent accidental shooting at approximately 6:56 a.m. Saturday. It […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 June 21, 2010 Report No. C10017523 Media Release A 55-year-old woman from Ocean View died Sunday (June 20) from injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle collision on Kamā‘oa Road, .7 miles east of South Point Road in the area of Discovery Harbour. The victim was identified […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 June 21, 2010 Media Release During the week of June 14, 2010, through June 20, 2010, Big Island police arrested 37 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been 728 DUI arrests […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 June 18, 2010 Report No. C10017127 (Click Image to see larger view.) Victor Sanchez III       Nicolasa Sanchez Media Release Three people were arrested Wednesday (June 16) for marijuana offenses following the service of a search warrant at a Ho’oko Place home in […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 June 18, 2010 Report No. C10009390 (See larger image here.) Cynthia Johnasen …charged with four offenses Media Release (update) Big Island police have located 45-year-old Cynthia Johnasen of Hilo, who was wanted in connection with an unauthorized entry of a motor […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Darryel Tolentino Phone: 961-2213 June 17, 2010 Report No. C10013854 (See larger image here.) Shannon Keliher …last heard from on May 14 Media Release (update with photo) Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who was last heard from on May 14. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 June 16, 2010 Report No. C10009390 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 45-year-old woman who is wanted for questioning in connection with an unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle. Cynthia Johnasen may live […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 16, 2010 Report No. C10016920 Media Release (update) Big Island police have released a Honoka’a woman who was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, terroristic threatening and assault. After conferring with prosecutors, police released 35-year-old Kuulei Aloha Ancheta at 7:15 […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Darryel Tolentino Phone: 961-2213 June 14, 2010 Report No. C10013854 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who was last heard from on May 14. Shannon Keliher of Hilo is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-7, 200 pounds with hazel eyes and […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 14, 2010 Report No. C10016920 Media Release A Honoka’a woman is in police custody following a reported kidnapping Sunday evening (June 13). A 21-year-old Hōnaunau woman reported late Sunday that she had been at a male friend’s house in […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 June 14, 2010 Media Release During the week of June 7, 2010, through June 13, 2010, Big Island police arrested 26 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been 691 DUI arrests […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Brandon Konanui Phone: 961-2213 June 14, 2010 Report No. C10016988 (See larger image here.) This practice bomb was found under a house in Keaukaha Media Release The United States Marine Corp’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was called to the Keaukaha area of Hilo on Monday (June 14) after […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 12, 2010 Report No. C10016794 Media Release Big Island police are investigating the robbery of two tourists in Kealakekua. At 4 p.m. Friday (June 11), Kona patrol officers responded to a coffee processing company on Napoopoo Road, where a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Sergeant Juergen Canda Phone: 966-5839 June 10, 2010 Report No. C10016734 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 57-year-old Puna man reported as missing. Stephen Baybrook of Hawaiian Acres was last heard from Thursday afternoon (June 10).  He has a medical condition that requires medication. Baybrook is described […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Patrol Sergeant Allan Watanabe Phone: 961-2213 June 8, 2010 Report No. C10016292 Media Release Big Island Police have located Tomas Calapit, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed at 9 p.m. Monday (June 7) in Hilo.

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Patrol Sergeant Allan Watanabe Phone: 961-2213 June 7, 2010 Report No. C10016292 Media Release Big Island Police are searching for a 38-year old Hilo man reported as missing. Tomas Calapit of Hilo was last seen on Sunday as he walked away from his residence.  He is described as Filipino, 5-foot-7, 115 pounds […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 7, 2010 Report No. C10016196 (See larger image here.) Brandon Kingsbury-Santiago …charged with burglary and other offenses Media Release (update) Detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations Section have charged a man who was arrested over the weekend for burglaries at […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 June 7, 2010 Media Release During the week of May 31, 2010, through June 6, 2010, Big Island police arrested 23 motorists for drunk driving. Nine 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 Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 6, 2010 Report No. C10016196 Media Release Big Island police are investigating burglaries at two restaurants in Kailua- Kona. While investigating the first burglary, which occurred between June 4 and June 5, Kona patrol officers learned that two men and three […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 5, 2010 Report No. C10016088 Media Release (update) Big Island police have identified a man who died of an apparent suicide Friday (June 4) at Kona Community Hospital as 53-year-old Gilbert F. Cardenas of Kailua-Kona.

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 5, 2010 Report No. C10016088 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a shooting at Kona Community Hospital on Friday (June 4) as a suicide. Kona Patrol officers responded to a 4 p.m. call Friday reporting that a man […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 June 4, 2010 Report No. C10015718 Media Release A 14-year-old Waimea boy died Thursday (June 3) from injuries he sustained in a golf cart crash on Mana Road on May 31, 2010. The victim was identified as Bronson D. Derego, of a Kamuela […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 June 4, 2010 Report No. C10015886 Media Release Police traffic investigators have identified a 57-year-old Mt. View man who died Wednesday (June 2) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/moped crash on Route 11, .1 mile north of Psyzk Road in Mt. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 266 June 4, 2010 Report No. C10015828 (See larger image here.) Zackariah Weimer …arrested and charged with theft Media Release (update) Big Island police have arrested a Kona man in connection with a theft from a commercial boat on Wednesday (June […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Community Policing Section Sergeant William Gary Souther Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 259 June 4, 2010 Report No. C10015951 Lionel Gaspar …arrested and charged Media Release A 50-year-old Kona man has been arrested and charged with various offenses in connection with illegal renting of kayaks at Kealakekua Bay. On Thursday (June 3) officers […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Melvin Yamamoto Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 287 June 4, 2010 Report No. C10015828 (See larger image here.) Surveillance video image Media Release Big Island police are investigating multiple cases of unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle in Captain Cook. Sometime between 11:30 p.m. Monday (May 31) and 8 a.m. Tuesday […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 June 4, 2010 Media Release Once again, the Hawai’i Police Department is proud to be a participant in a backpack drive to assist those less fortunate in these hard economic times. All police stations around the island will double as drop-off points between […]

Hawai’i Police Department Area II Operation – West Hawaii Assistant Chief Henry J. Tavares Jr. Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 246 June 3, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kuhio Hale Hawaiian Homes Hall in Waimea. The purpose of […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 June 3, 2010 Report No. C10015886 Media Release A 57-year-old Mt. View man died Wednesday (June 2) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/moped crash on Route 11, .1 mile north of Psyzk Road in Mt. View. Responding to a 2:45 p.m. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 June 4, 2010 (See larger image here.) Sharon Yoon…’Officer of the Month’ for Kona Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Sharon Yoon as "Officer of the Month" for June in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (June 2) at King Kamehameha’s Kona […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 June 3, 2010 Report No. C10015898 Media Release A 88-year-old woman from Pa’auilo died Wednesday (June 2) from injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle crash which occurred on May 19, 2010 at the intersection of Route 19 and Papalele Street in Kalopa. The […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Community Policing Section Sergeant William Gary Souther Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 259 June 2, 2010 Report No. C10015828 Media Release On Wednesday (June 2) Kona Patrol officers responded to the Kailua Pier for a reported theft from a moored vessel in the Kailua Bay. It was reported that unknown suspects boarded a […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 June 1, 2010 Media Release During the week of May 24, 2010, through May 30, 2010, Big Island police arrested 27 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Four were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 May 30, 2010 Report No. C10015574 (See larger image here.) Steve Dingle …charged with second-degree murder Media Release (update) Detectives from the Hawai’i Police Department’s Area I Criminal Investigations Section charged a 47-year-old Mountain View man Sunday (May 30) in connection […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentNorth Kohala District Captain Richard Miyamoto Phone: 889-6540 May 28, 2010 Report No. C10015243 (See larger image here.) Michael Torres …missing since May 21 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 41-year old North Kohala man who was reported missing. Michael Torres of Kapa’au was last seen on Friday, May 21. He […]

Hawai’i Police Department North Kohala District Captain Richard Miyamoto Phone: 889-6540 May 28, 2010 Report No. C10015243 Media Release (update) Big Island police have located Michael Torres, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed at 3:30 p.m. Friday (May 28) in North Kohala.

Hawai’i Police Department HI-PAL Officer Joseph Botelho Jr., East Hawai’i Program Coordinator Phone: 961-2220 May 28, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) will hold a summer basketball league for boys and girls aged 11-18. The event will run from June 17 through June 29 at an East Hawai’i facility that has […]

Hawai’i Police Department HI-PAL Officer Joseph Botelho Jr., East Hawai’i Program Coordinator Phone: 961-2220 May 28, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section and the Hawai’i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) are sponsoring their annual “Click It or Ticket” 3-on-3 basketball tournaments. The dates and locations for this year’s tournaments are: July […]

Hawai’i Police Department HI-PAL Officer Joseph Botelho Jr., East Hawai’i Program Coordinator Phone: 961-2220 May 28, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) in collaboration with the County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold an agility and conditioning training program for youths who wish to enhance their performance in various athletic […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Dieter Blattler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Phone: 961-2226 May 28, 2010 (See larger image here.) Traffic Enforcement Unit officers and representatives of the Impaired Driving Task Force remind motorists about the hazards of driving under the influence of alcohol.   Media Release Big Island police will be conducting seat belt […]

Hawai’i Police Department HI-PAL Officer Joseph Botelho Jr., East Hawai’i Program Coordinator Phone: 961-2220 May 28, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) will hold a summer basketball league for boys and girls aged 11-18. The event will run from June 17 through July 29 at an East Hawai’i facility that has […]

Hawai’i Police Department HI-PAL Officer Joseph Botelho Jr., East Hawai’i Program Coordinator Phone: 961-2220 May 28, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) in collaboration with the County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold an agility and conditioning training program for youths who wish to enhance their performance in various athletic […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 May 27, 2010 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club member Joey Estrella presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer Joseph Feliciano Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Joseph Feliciano on Thursday (May […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona District Sergeant Cory Koi Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 296 May 27, 2010 Report No. C10014761 (See larger image here.) Samson Kimo Kaiawe …arrested for abuse and other charges Media Release (update) Big Island police have located 27-year-old Samson Kimo Kaiawe, who was wanted. He was arrested Thursday morning (May 27) and charged […]

Hawai’i Police Department Administrative Services Section Major Paul Kealoha Phone: 961-2247 May 27, 2010 (Click image to see larger view.)       Kamalii Kaaihue John ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program "Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted" highlights a 27-year-old man wanted for abuse, a 43-year-old man wanted […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332May 25, 2010 Report No. C10014014 Media Release (update No. 2) A 62-year-old man who died Sunday (May 23) after being involved in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash at the intersection of Route 190 and Mahilani Drive in North Kona has been identified as John M. Shields of Kealakekua.

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 25, 2010 (See larger image here.) Community Police Officer Todd Pataray and Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto hold a “Click It or Ticket” sign with community volunteers, who helped kick off this year’s campaign with a sign-waving event Monday. Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department’s […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona District Sergeant Cory Koi Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 296 May 24, 2010 Report No. C10014761 (See larger image here.) Samson Kimo Kaiawe …wanted for abuse Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 27-year-old man wanted for abuse of a family/household member, phone ripping and criminal property damage. Samson Kimo Kaiawe […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 May 24, 2010 Report No. C10014304 (See larger image here.) John Kessock …Missing since May 18 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 38-year old Puna Hilo man reported as missing. John Kessock of Mountain View was last seen […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 24, 2010 Report No. C10014014 Media Release After conferring with prosecutors, police released the driver and passenger involved in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash that occurred on Sunday (May 23) in North Kona. On Sunday, the driver, 31-year-old Rance Rapozo of Kailua-Kona, was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 24, 2010 Report No. C10014658 Media Release A 48-year-old Hilo man died Sunday (May 23) at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu from injuries he received in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash on Friday (May 21) on Manono Street in front of the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 24, 2010 Report No. C10014696 Media Release (update) During an autopsy conducted Monday (May 24), the victim of a fatal gunshot wound inflicted Friday (May 21) was identified as 37-year-old Raleigh Freitas of Kamuela. The investigation and autopsy determined that Freitas […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 24, 2010 Media Release During the week of May 18, 2010, through May 23, 2010, Big Island police arrested 28 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 DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 23, 2010 Report No. C10014014 Media Release A 62-year-old Kealakekua man died Sunday (May 23) after being involved in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash at the intersection of Route 190 and Mahilani Drive in North Kona. Responding to a 6:45 p.m. call, Kona patrol and Traffic […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 23, 2010 Report No. C10014829 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a robbery Sunday night (May 22) in Kailua-Kona. A 67-year-old Kailua-Kona woman was walking north on Kuakini High shortly before 7:45 p.m. when a man approached her […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 23, 2010 Report No. C10014829 Media Release (correction in first paragraph) Big Island police are investigating a robbery Saturday [corrected day] night (May 22) in Kailua-Kona. A 67-year-old Kailua-Kona woman was walking north on Kuakini High shortly before 7:45 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 23, 2010Report No. C10014682 Media Release (update) Big Island police are warning the public to beware of potentially dangerous prescription drugs that were stolen in a pharmacy robbery and have not been legally dispensed. South Kohala patrol units were dispatched to […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 23, 2010 Report No. C10014842 Media Release (update) Police traffic investigators have identified a 16-year-old Kona boy who was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Saturday (May 22) on Palani Road, .5 miles east of the 38 mile-marker. The victim was identified as […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 23, 2010 Report No. C10014842 Media Release An 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, both of Kona, were killed Saturday (May 22) from injuries they sustained in a three-vehicle crash on Palani Road, .5 miles east of the 38 mile-marker. Responding to […]

Hawai’i Police Department Ka’Å« District Captain Andrew Burian Phone: 939-2520 May 21, 2010 Report No. C10014598 (See larger image here.) Lee Todd Mallon …arrested with heroin and morphine Media Release Big Island police arrested a 39-year-old Kailua-Kona man Thursday (May 20) on possible drug charges after finding heroin and morphine in his possession during an […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Captain James Sanborn Phone: 887-3080 May 21, 2010 Report No. C10014682 Media Release South Kohala patrol units were dispatched to the Longs Drugs Pharmacy on Kawaihae Road Friday (May 21) in response to a reported robbery involving a man armed with a knife. The man reportedly entered the pharmacy […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 May 20, 2010 (See larger image here.) Assistant Chief Henry Tavares, Robin Reed, Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua, Thomas Moyer, Chief Harry Kubojiri, Alison Taylor, Deputy Chief Paul Ferreira, Grant Tioganco and Assistant Chief Derek Pacheco. Media Release Four citizens were honored Tuesday for […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerry Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 18, 2010 Report No. C10014079 (See larger image here.) Darren Kamu Grace …arrested on numerous charges Media Release A Kailua-Kona man has been charged with an assortment of offenses after being arrested for entering two homes without permission. Police […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 May 17, 2010 (See larger image here.) Randy Apele …promoted to major Media Release Chief Harry S. Kubojiri has promoted Randy Apele to the rank of major, effective Monday, May 17. Apele is now assigned to Area II Operations in West Hawaii. He […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 17, 2010 Media Release During the week of May 11, 2010, through May 17, 2010, Big Island police arrested 31 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this […]