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Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Burt Shimabukuro Phone: 961-2213 May 14, 2010 Report No. C10013782 (See larger image here.) Dwayne Lucas …reported missing Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 48-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing Thursday (May 13). Dwayne Lucas was last seen at his Banyan Drive apartment complex […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Kenneth Vieira Phone: 961-2214 May 13, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, May 18, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Hilo police station. The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public to meet the Police Department’s command staff […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 May 13, 2010 Report No. C10013586 Media Release (See larger image here.) Will M. Kaaihue …wanted for assault The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with an assault reported in Puna on […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2242 May 12, 2010 Media Release (See larger image here.) Sgt. Christopher Gali, MADD Executive Director Jennifer Dotson, Police Chief Harry Kubojiri and, from MADD’s Hilo Office, Lisa Onorato. The Hawai’i Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit has received the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawaii 2010 Law […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 11, 2010 Report No. C09029851 Media Release (See larger image here.) Terri-Lee Pascua …Charged with 22 offenses Big Island police have arrested a 50-year-old Kailua-Kona woman and charged her with 22 offenses for reportedly writing checks at a local […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 May 11, 2010 Report No. C10009174 (See larger image here.) Suspect at ATM machine …surveillance photo Media Release Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a theft case. In early April, a 27-year-old Hilo woman reported to […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 10, 2010 Media Release During the week of May 4, 2010, through May 10, 2010, Big Island police arrested 31 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Aron Tomota Phone: 961-2213 May 10, 2010 Report No. C10008862 Media Release (See larger image here.) Lanae “Kamakea” Carter …reported missing Big Island police are searching for a 45-year-old woman who was reported missing. Lanae “Kamakea” Carter was last seen on March 18 on O’ahu and may be […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 May 10, 2010 (See larger image here.) Chief Harry Kubojiri and Deputy Chief Paul Ferreira light candles in honor of four officers who have been killed in the line of duty since 1918. Media Release Members of the public helped the Hawai’i Police […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Officer Scott Amaral Phone: 966-5835 May 10, 2010 Report No. C10013101 Media Release Big Island police are requesting the public’s help in obtaining information about the damage and theft of traffic signs at the end of South Kulani Road near the entrances into the Hawaiian Acres and Fern Acres subdivisions. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 10, 2010 Report No. C10013354 Media Release Big Island police are investigating an attempted robbery over the weekend in Kona. At approximately 11:55 p.m. Sunday, a 43-year-old Kailua-Kona man was confronted by three unknown males in a parking lot […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 9, 2010 Media Release To accommodate installation of sewer lines for the Honoka’a Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement project, there will be a temporary 24-hour-a-day one-way traffic pattern on Pakalana Street in Honoka’a. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the mauka, or southerly, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Captain Chad Basque Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 267 May 8, 2010 Report No. C10013191 Media Release On Saturday (May 8), a female adult reported being sexually assaulted by an acquaintance on Wednesday (May 5) while at her home in Kailua-Kona. The victim underwent a sexual assault forensic examination at […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 7, 2010 Report No. C09012064 Media Release The Hawaii’i Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a 21-year-old Waimea man who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant. Kahiliokeanuinui P. Peleiholani is described as a Hawaiian, 5-foot-8, 166 pounds with a heavy […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 961-2213 June 7, 2010 Report No. C10010476 (See larger image here.) Do you recognize him? Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a male who used a stolen credit card at an ATM at a local bank. Police […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 May 6, 2010 Report No. C10012704 (See larger image here.) Larry Kalei Kamalii…wanted by police Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man in connection with an abuse and terroristic threatening investigation reported in Hilo on Monday […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 May 5, 2010 (See larger image here.) Paul Mangus…’Officer of the Month’ for Kona Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Paul Mangus as "Officer of the Month" for May in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (May 5) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Sergeant Cory Koi Phone: 326-4646 May 5, 2010 Report No. C10012802 (See larger image here.) Seth Umiamaka Jr. …reported missing Media Release Big Island Police are searching for a 36-year-old man who was reported as missing. Seth Umiamaka Jr. was last heard from by his family on February 15, 2008. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Melvin Yamamoto Phone: 326-4646 May 5, 2010 Report No. C10012802 Media Release A 23-year-old Captain Cook woman apparently drowned while swimming in waters off Ke’ei Beach in Captain Cook on Tuesday. The victim has been identified as Karly A. Kojimoto. Kona patrol officers responded to a 6 p.m. report […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Officer Sandor Finkey Phone: 966-5835 May 5, 2010 Media Release Big Island Police would like to inform the public about an increase in vehicle break-ins at a popular parking area for hikers visiting the Kaloli coastline in Puna. The break-ins are occurring at the dead end of Beach Road off […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona District Captain Samuel Jelsma Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 299 May 4, 2010 Report No. C10012233 Media Release Big Island police are investigating the theft of four motorcycles last week from West Hawai’i. The motorcycles were stolen from a property off Bruno Road in Hōnaunau between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 May 4, 2010 Report No. C10001373 (See larger image here.) Stephanie K. Thompson …missing since January 13 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old girl reported as missing from Puna since January 13. Stephanie K. Thompson is described […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 May 4, 2010 Report No. C10004367 (See larger image here.) Daniel Kapumau …missing since February 10 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old boy reported as missing from Hilo since February 10. Daniel Kapumau is described as part-Hawaiian, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 May 4, 2010 Report No. C10004367 Media Release Big Island police have located 16-year-old Daniel Kapumau, who was reported missing. He was found Monday afternoon unharmed in Kea’au.

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

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 3, 2010 Report No. C10012579 Media Release A 66-year-old Pa’auilo man died Sunday (May 2) from injuries he sustained in a farm tractor crash in Pa’auilo Mauka in the Hāmākua District. The victim was identified as Hamlet Barry of a Pa’auilo address. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Officer Nelson Acob Phone: 961-8121 April 30, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department will join forces with the Fire Department and the Department of Education on Tuesday, May 4, for a dramatic anti-drunk-driving event called “Shattered Dreams” presented by Waiākea High School. Motorists and area residents who see emergency […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 April 30, 2010 Media Release Big Island Police are warning members of the public to be aware that scam artists are still sending letters and e-mails advising people that they have won a prize. The scam usually asks the victim to send […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 April 29, 2010 Report No. C10004544 Media Release Big Island police have arrested 22-year-old Julian Richard Benevides of Hilo, who was was being sought. Benevides turned himself in to police Monday (April 26). He was charged with abuse of a family/household member and probation […]

Hawai’i Police Department Administrative Services Major Paul Kealoha Phone: 961-2247 April 29, 2010 (click image to see larger view). Female Suspect Male Suspects Matthew Miller …featured on “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 three people captured on a surveillance video, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 April 28, 2010Report No. C10012152 Media Release A 22-year-old Ka’u man died Wednesday (April 28) from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Route 11, .2 miles north of the 57-mile marker in the Hilea area of the Ka’u District. The victim was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2252 April 27, 2010 Report No. C10011998 Media Release Big Island police are asking for information about a fire Monday (April 26) in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision of Puna. Responding to a 6:29 p.m. call of a structure fire, Puna patrol […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the ChiefHarry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 27, 2010 (Click photo for larger image.) Cadinha Oili Jitchaku Keliipio Police Week honors fallen officers Manuel Cadinha (1918), William "Red" Oili (1936), Ronald "Shige" Jitchaku (1990), and Kenneth Keliipio (1997). Media Release Police Week festivities on the Big Island will be held during the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-22152 April 27, 2010 Report No. C09016616 (See larger image here.) Annad Arkangel…reported missing Media Release (update) Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 68-year-old man who was reported missing on June 3 of last […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 27, 2010 Media Release During the week of April 19, 2010, through April 26, 2010, Big Island police arrested 39 motorists for drunk driving. Eleven 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, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 April 27, 2010 Report No. C10011384 (See larger image here.) Michael Bonelli …charged with robbery, burglary and theft Media Release (update No. 2) Big Island police have charged a Waikoloa man in connection with a robbery in Waimea last week. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 April 26, 2010 Report No. C10011384 Media Release (update) Big Island police have arrested a Waikoloa man in connection with a robbery in Waimea last week. South Kohala patrol officers arrested 21-year-old Michael Bonelli on Sunday (April 25) on suspicion […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2277 April 26, 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. Haley H. Mepham is described as 5-foot-5, about 110 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Police ask that […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 April 26, 2010 Report No. C10011665 (See larger image here.) Emmanuel Niihau Jr. …charged with assault and terroristic threatening Media Release A 58-year-old Kona man has been charged with three offenses in connection with the double stabbing in Kona on […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 April 25, 2010 Report No. C10011665 Media Release A Kona man is in police custody in connection with a double stabbing in Kona on Saturday night (April 24). Police responded to a 7:41 call reporting the stabbing at Kahalu’u Beach […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 23, 2010 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club President Dale Tokuuke presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer Kenneth Ishii Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Puna Patrol Officer Kenneth Ishii on Thursday (April 22) […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 April 23, 2010 Media Release (update No. 2) Autopsies conducted on Tedd Hecklin and Kathryn Moran have determined that both died from “multiple traumatic injuries” when the ultralight aircraft they were riding in fell into Kealakekua Bay.

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 April 22, 2010 Report No. C10011384 Media Release Detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations Section are investigating a robbery in Waimea reported at 7:15 a.m. Thursday (April 22). A 38-year-old Kamuela man reported that he returned home after his […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 22, 2010 (Click photo to see larger image.)     West Hawai’i participants East Hawai’i participants Media Release Hawai’i Police Department officers, family, and friends participated in the 2010 Troy Barboza Torch Run benefiting Hawai’i Special Olympics. On Saturday, April 10, the "Guardians […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Detective Robert Sakata Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 276 April 22, 2010 Report No. C10004118 (See larger image here.) Skyler Deleon …arrested and charged in connection with a purse snatching Media Release A Kona man has been charged with theft in connection with a purse snatching in February. On […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2277 April 22, 2010 Report No. C09033097 (See larger image here.) Railee Santos…missing since November 1 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Hilo since November 1. Railee Santos is described as Puerto Rican-Hawaiian, 5-foot-4, about 110 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 April 22, 2010 Report No. C10004945 (Click image to see larger view.) Daniel “Dukie” Abraham Kainoa Jake Kahoalii Media Release (update) A 28-year-old South Kona man arrested Tuesday (April 20) for a violent crime spree was charged with 10 offenses […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 April 21, 2010 Media Release Police are warning members of the public to be careful when releasing personal information on the internet. This includes social networking sites and sites used to post items to buy and sell locally. The Federal Trade Commission suggests these […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 April 21, 2010 Media Release (update) Big Island police have identified the passenger of a small aircraft that crashed into Kealakekua Bay as 37-year-old Kathryn Grace Moran of Kailua-Kona.

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 April 21, 2010 Media Release Big Island police have initiated two coroner’s inquest cases in connection with a small aircraft that crashed into Kealakekua Bay on Wednesday morning. The pilot and sole passenger were both killed in the crash. The […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 April 21, 2010 Report No. C10004945 Media Release A 28-year-old South Kona man wanted for a violent crime spree was arrested Tuesday (April 20) after police received a Crime Stoppers tip. Daniel “Dukie” Abraham is being held at the Kona […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 April 20, 2010 Report No. C10004544 (See larger image here.) Julian Richard Benevides…wanted for questioning Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 22-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection with a stolen vehicle reported in Hilo on […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 March 29, 2010 Report No. C10010266 (See larger image here.) Summer Keohokapu-Dutton…missing since April 12 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 14-year old girl reported as missing from Hilo since April 12. Summer I. Keohokapu-Dutton is described as […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 April 20, 2010 Report No. C10000966 Media Release (update) Police have located 50-year-old Adolfo Bataluna Bustamante, who was wanted. Bustamante was arrested on April 13 on suspicion of burglary, sexual assault and terroristic threatening. He was released pending further investigation after police conferred with […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Officer Rick Nery Phone: 887-3082 April 19, 2010 Report No. C10008123 (Click image to see larger view.) female suspect suspect vehicle male suspects …surveillance images in identity theft case Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects involved in an identity theft […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 20, 2010 (See larger image here.) Mitchell Kanehailua …promoted to captain Media Release Chief Harry Kubojiri has promoted Mitchell Kanehailua to the rank of captain, effective last Friday (April 16). Kanehailua is commander of the Hāmākua and North Hilo Districts. Before his […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 19, 2010 Media Release During the week of April 12, 2010, through April 18, 2010, Big Island police arrested 32 motorists for drunk driving. Six 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 April 16, 2009 Click above to sign up for text and e-mail messages from the Hawai’i Police Department Media Release Big Island residents may now sign up to receive Hawai’i Police Department traffic advisories by cell phone or e-mail in addition to media […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 15, 2010 (Click image to see larger view.) Above (front:) Dispatcher Nashly Leslie-Derego, Dispatcher Ursula Milare-Sambrana, Lieutenant Aimee Wana(rear): Deputy Chief Paul Ferreira, Dispatch Clerk Jennifer Kaaihue, Sergeant Travis Ing, Supervising Dispatcher Miriam Kanaeholo, Sergeant Kelley Matsumoto, Dispatcher Daylynn Kyles, Dispatcher Roydon […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 April 14, 2010 Report No. C10010238 (Click image to see larger view.)    Hazel Silva Tuivai Uele …charged with drug offenses Media Release A 24-year-old Kailua-Kona woman and a 26-year-old California man were arrested for drug offenses Monday (April 12). Following a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Phone: 961-2332 April 14, 2010 Report No. C10010411 Media Release (update) The 51-year-old woman who died Tuesday (April 13) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Route 180 in HÅ?lualoa has been identified as Jerridee L. Halliwell of Kamuela.

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Phone: 961-2332 April 13, 2010 Report No. C10010411 Media Release A 51-year-old woman from Kamuela died Tuesday (April 13) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Route 180, 150 feet south of the five-mile marker in Hōlualoa, North Kona. Responding to a 3:57 p.m. call, Kona patrol […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 13, 2010 Media Release During the week of April 5, 2010, through April 11, 2010, Big Island police arrested 26 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Five were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille MelemaiPhone: 961-2254 April 12, 2010Report No. C10002057 (See larger image here.) Matthew Aaron Miller …wanted for abuse Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man in connection with an abuse reported in Puna on January 20. According to the victim, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille MelemaiPhone: 961-2254 April 12, 2010Report No. C10000966 (See larger image here.) Adolfo Bataluna Bustamante (photo from 2000) Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man in connection with a burglary reported in Puna on January 10. According to the victim, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 9, 2010 Media Release To accommodate parishioners attending funeral Mass for the late Dorothy “Auntie Dottie” Thompson, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapi’olani Street on Saturday, April 17. On that date, traffic will be allowed to flow in the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 8, 2010 (See larger image here.) Jared Cabatu…’Officer of the Month’ for Kona Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Jared Cabatu as "Officer of the Month" for March in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (April 7) at Paddlers Restaurant at […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 April 8, 2010 Report No. C09036211 (Click image to see larger view.) Kyle Kapuniai Matthew Ferino Weston Dorris Media Release Three men were arrested in connection with several commercial outdoor marijuana growing operations in the North Kona District. Search warrants were […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Mitch Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 April 7, 2010 Report No. C1000177 Media Release Hawai’i Police Department detectives are investigating a burglary in Hilo in which a vehicle was stolen and the victim’s credit cards were used to fraudulently obtain cash. The burglary occurred at the Hale Moana […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitch Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 April 7, 2010 Report No. C09036472 Media Release (update) Police are renewing their request for information about a series of crimes stemming from the theft of a handbag in December. On December 18 at about 5:47 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 April 7, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, April 20, from noon to 2 p.m. at Cooper Center in Volcano. The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public to meet the Police Department’s command staff […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 961-2213 April 6, 2010 Report No. C10009601 Media Release Big Island police have opened a missing person case in connection with a cruise ship employee who disappeared while swimming at Boiling Pots in Hilo. In response to a 1:50 p.m. call, police responded to Boiling […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 April 5, 2010 Report No. C09033249 Media Release (correction in 2nd paragraph) Big Island Police are renewing their request for information about the apparent poisoning of a dog in Hilo in November. A Hilo man reported that his English Mastiff, which was in a […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2277 April 5, 2010 Report No. C09029324 (See larger image here.) Puanani Leilani Vierra…missing since October 10 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 14-year-old girl reported as missing from Hilo since October 10. Puanani Leilani Vierra, is described as, 4-foot-11, about 90 pounds […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 5, 2010 Media Release During the week of March 29, 2010, through April 4, 2010, Big Island police arrested 21 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Sergeant Robert Hatton Phone: 966-5835 March 31, 2010 Report No. C10008910 Media Release Big Island police have located Joel Elliot Collins, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed in Kea’au at 10:37 a.m. Wednesday (March 31).

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 966-5835 March 31, 2010 Report No. C10008910 (See larger image here.) Joel Elliott Collins …missing since March 25 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a report of a missing person in the Kehena Beach area of lower Puna. Joel Elliott Collins, 22, from New Jersey […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 061-2213 March 30, 2010 Report No. C10008809 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating possible witnesses to an investigation. According to the victim, at approximate 4:10 p.m. Monday (March 29), he was traveling east on Kawili Street fronting Waiākea […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 March 30, 2010Report No. C10001404 (Click image to see larger view.)       Okamoto Ito Cabbab …wanted in connection with a burglary Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating two women and one man in connection with a […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Robert Pule Phone: 961-2213 March 30, 2010 Report No. M10014709 Media Release Big Island police are warning the public about a mail scam. An 82-year-old Hilo man reported receiving a letter from an address in France claiming the recipient had won millions of dollars. The letter says the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 March 29, 2010 Report No. C10000917 (See larger image here.) John Patrick Rapozo …charged with various offenses Media Release Big Island Police arrested 36-year-old John Patrick Rapozo on Wednesday (March 24) in the district of Puna. He was wanted for questioning in assault, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 March 29, 2010 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club President Dale Tokuuke presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer August Aina Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Officer August Aina on Thursday (January 28) as “Officer […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 March 29, 2010 Report No. C10004482 (See larger image here.) Summer Keohokapu-Dutton…missing since February 9 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 14-year old girl reported as missing from Puna since February 9. Summer I. Keohokapu-Dutton is described as, 5-foot-5, […]

Hawai’i Police Department North Kohala District Captain Richard Miyamoto Phone: 889-2010 March 29, 2010 Report No. C10007741 (See larger image here.) Surveillance Photo Media Release Big Island police are investigating a burglary that occurred at a business establishment in Kapa’au, North Kohala. During the early morning hours of Thursday, March 18, an unknown male broke […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 29, 2010 Media Release During the week of March 22, 2010, through March 28, 2010, Big Island police arrested 30 motorists for drunk driving. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash. So far this year, there have been 381 DUI […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 March 25, 2010 Media Release Hawaii Police Department Officers initiated several drug investigations earlier this year in response to concerns voiced by Councilwoman Emily Nae’ole-Beason regarding rampant street drug dealing taking place in Pāhoa Town. A coordinated effort between the department’s Vice Section and Community Policing […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona District Lieutenant Melvin Yamamoto Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 296 March 24, 2010 Report No. C10004414 Media Release Big Island police are investigating the theft of a laptop computer at Kealakehe High School. The Toshiba NB200 Mini Notebook computer valued at $417 was removed from a computer classroom on February 9 between 2 […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 25, 2010 Media Release In conjunction with the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Puna or southerly direction on Kalanikoa Street between Kuawa Street […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Melvin Yamamoto Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 296 March 23, 2010 Report No. C10000907 (See larger image here.) This unidentified man is a possible witness to a car break-in. Media Release Big Island police are looking for a man who may be a witness to a car break-in at the Kona […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentKona Patrol Captain Samuel JelsmaPhone: 326-4646, Ext. 299 March 23, 2010 Media Release Honolulu Police have arrested a Big Island man who was wanted for escaping from the Hawai’i State Hospital on Sunday (March 21). Alexander Aehegma was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Monday (March 22) on Oahu after calling to turn himself in.

Hawai’i Police DepartmentKona Patrol Captain Samuel JelsmaPhone: 326-4646, Ext. 299 March 22, 2010 (See larger image here.) Alexander Aehegma …escaped from the Hawai’i State Hospital Media Release Big Island police want to alert the public that the Honolulu Police Department is searching for a Big Island man who escaped from the Hawai’i State Hospital. Alexander […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 March 22, 2010 Report No. C10007983 Media Release (update No. 2) An autopsy conducted Monday afternoon (March 22) has determined that 52-year-old Karen Marie Celaya of San Jose, California, died from multiple traumatic injury due to a fall from height. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 March 22, 2010 Report No. C10007983 Media Release (update) The Hawai’i Police Department has identified a woman who was fatally injured after a fall from her second floor room at a hotel on Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona on Saturday. She […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 22, 2010 Media Release During the week of March 15, 2010, through March 21, 2010, Big Island police arrested 30 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 March 21, 2010 Report No. C10007983 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department has initiated a murder investigation into the death of an adult female. At 10:17 p.m. Saturday (March 20), patrol officers responded to a report that a woman had […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 March 19, 2010 (See larger image here.) Officer of the Year, Officer William "Willie" Brown, right, and Firefighter of the year, Captain Christian Wong, display their awards. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Officer William "Willie" Brown as "Officer […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 19, 2010 Media Release In observance of the 2010 Easter 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 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Sergeant Daniel Mlakar Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 253 March 18, 2010 Report No. C1000 Media Release Kona patrol officers responded to a reported robbery at 8:21 p.m. Thursday (March 18) in the parking lot behind a hotel on Ali’i Drive and HualÄ?lai Road. Officers determined that a woman was walking from […]

Hawai’i Police Department Administrative Services Major Paul Kealoha Phone: 961-2247 March 18, 2010 (Click image to see larger view). Curtis Kalai Wilson-Silva John Patrick Rapozo Myra Kanoelani Kahele Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” highlights a Kona man wanted for robbery, a Puna man wanted […]