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Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 January 2, 2010 Report No. C09037567 Media Release (update) Jolene Medeiros, 24, of Hilo was pronounced dead Saturday morning (January 2) from injuries sustained in a shooting on December 30 in Pi’ihonua. An autopsy to determine the exact cause of death is scheduled for […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 31, 2009 Report No. C09033203 Media Release Big Island Police are warning the public to beware of an Internet scam that promises to provide a job as a “mystery shopper.” A 31-year-old Kamuela woman applied for the job on […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 December 31, 2009Report No. C09037567 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a shooting in Pi’ihonua last night (December 30) that left a man dead and his estranged female companion in critical condition. South Hilo Patrol officers were called to the Manaolana Place home of […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 31, 2009 (See larger image here.) Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding the public that a new law banning the use of cell phones while driving goes into effect tomorrow (January 1). In August, the Hawai’i County Council passed County Ordinance […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 935-2251 December 30, 2009 Report No. C09037021 (See larger image here.) Daniel Jordan Mills …charged with robbery and theft Media Release (update No. 2) Big Island police have located the third suspect wanted for a robbery on December 23 at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 935-2251 December 29, 2009 Report No. C09037021 Click image to see larger view Hegent Charged with theft and robbery Mills Wanted for questioning in robbery Media Release (update) Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a third person wanted for questioning in connection […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 28, 2009 Media Release During the week of December 21, 2009, through December 28, 2009, Big Island police arrested 27 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 DepartmentTraffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 24, 2009 Media Release As we approach the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Big Island police are informing motorists that police will be conducting DUI checkpoints throughout the island during the holiday season. The effort is part of a national and statewide campaign called […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 935-2213 December 24, 2009 Report No. C09037021 Media Release Police are investigating a robbery Wednesday night (December 23) at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo. At about 10:18 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a reported robbery at a kiosk in the shopping center. Officers […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 23, 2009 (See larger image here.) Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding the public that a new law banning the use of cell phones while driving goes into effect on Friday of next week. In August, the Hawai’i County Council passed […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Sergeant Jeremie Evangelista Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 291 December 23, 2009 Report No. C09036986 Media Release A 72-year-old man died Wednesday (December 23) in waters off Kealakekua Bay in South Kona. Responding to a 1:37 p.m. call from Kona Community Hospital, police learned that at about 10:30 a.m., Clarence Bolt of Prosser, […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Lieutenant Joseph Lally Phone: 887-3080 December 22, 2009 Report No. C09028081/C09032069 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department has solved two unrelated burglaries at schools in the South Kohala District. A 16-year-old Waikoloa boy was arrested on December 11 and charged with burglary in connection with the theft of a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Hāmākua District Officer Roylen Valera Phone: 775-7533 December 22, 2009 Report No. C090 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about an e-mail and identity theft scam. A Hāmākua man received a frantic request through e-mail on Tuesday from what he believed to be an authentic e-mail address of a […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 December 21, 2009 Report No. C09036472 Media Release Police are investigating a series of crimes stemming from the theft of a handbag. On Friday (December 18) at about 5:47 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to an address on Lono Street in Hilo to investigate […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Detective Renee Morinaka Phone:326-4646, Ext. 301 December 21, 2009 Report No. C09036667 (See larger image here.) Kuuipo Kuluau …missing since Sunday Media Release (revised height and weight) The Hawai’i Police department is searching for a 12-year-old girl who has been missing from her Kailua-Kona home since Sunday […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Detective Renee Morinaka Phone:326-4646, Ext. 301 December 21, 2009 Report No. C09036667 Media Release (update) The Hawai’i Police department has located 12-year-old Kuuipo Kuluau, who was reported missing. She was found in Kailua-Kona at 11:50 a.m.

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 21, 2009 Report No. C09026121 (See larger image here.) Dustin Lewis …charged with theft and identity theft Media Release A Kamuela man is in police custody on theft and identity theft charges. On September 7, a 23-year-old Kamuela woman […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 21, 2009 Media Release During the week of December 14, 2009, through December 21, 2009, Big Island police arrested 37 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 December 29, 2009 Report No. C09024890 (See larger image here.) Richard Oili-Sanchez…charged with ID theft and other offenses Media Release (update) Hawai’i Police Department detectives have charged a Hilo man with numerous credit card, ID theft and theft offenses. Richard Noeau Oili-Sanchez, 25, was charged with one […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 18, 2009 Report No. C09036202 Media Release (update No. 3) An autopsy performed Friday (December 18) has determined that Daniel Heidt died of a gunshot wound to the upper torso. Toxicology results are pending. Heidt was shot Wednesday (December 16) during a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 17, 2009 Report No. C09036202 Media Release (update No. 2) Big Island police have identified a Puna man who was shot Wednesday following a standoff with police as 60-year-old Daniel Heidt of Kehena. Police investigation revealed that Heidt was the owner of […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 17, 2009 Report No. C09036202 Media Release (update) Big Island police are still working to locate and notify the family of a 60-year-old Puna man who was shot Wednesday (December 16) after he discharged a firearm numerous times and threatened police with […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Sections, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 17, 2009 Media Release Big Island police are warning the public about a telephone lottery scam. A North Kohala woman reported that she received several phone calls in the last two to three weeks claiming she had won lotteries […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 16, 2009 Report No. C09036202 Media Release A 60-year-old Puna man who discharged a firearm numerous times and threatened police with a gun was shot and killed Wednesday (December 16) following a standoff of nearly 10 hours. Puna patrol officers initially responded […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Intelligence Unit Captain James O’Connor Phone: 961-2328 December 16, 2009 Media Release Big Island police are warning the public to exercise caution when arranging vacation rentals or selling items to strangers. Police received a call from an owner of a vacation rental who reported that he had been contacted by someone […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 16, 2009 (Click photo to see larger image.) Lt. Haitsuka Lt. Yamamoto Lt. Wike Media Release Police Chief Harry S. Kubojiri has promoted three individuals from the rank of Sergeant/Detective to Lieutenant. Lieutenants Nancy Haitsuka and Melvin Yamamoto are assigned to Kona […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Sergeant Nancy Haitsuka Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 259 December 15, 2009 Report No. C07012860 (See larger image here.) Kearston Cheyenne Starla Clark …wanted for violating probation Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 20-year-old Kealakekua woman wanted on a bench warrant for violating terms of probation. Kearston Cheyenne […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Section Officer Jesse Kerr Phone: 961-8121 December 15, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department has responded to numerous complaints in recent weeks about criminal property damage to vehicles parked at shopping centers in Hilo. In response, officers are pursuing all leads and stepping up patrols of shopping center parking […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 15, 2009 Media Release During the week of December 8, 2009, through December 14, 2009, Big Island police arrested 28 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 14, 2009 Report No. C09035796 Media Release Big Island Police are investigating a robbery Friday night (December 11) at the Shell service station on Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona. An unidentified man armed with a handgun entered the gas station’s convenience […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 14, 2009 (See larger image here.) Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding the public that a new law banning the use of cell phones while driving goes into effect in less than three weeks. In August, the Hawai’i County Council passed […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Lieutenant Joseph Lally Phone: 887-3080 December 9, 2009 Report No. C09035510 Media Release Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest case in connection with the death of an infant. The baby was identified as 4-month-old Tainoa P. Sullivan of Kamuela. Police were notified of the little boy’s death […]

Hawai’i Police Department Impaired Driving Task Force Dieter H. Blattler, Coordinator Phone: 961-2226 December 8, 2009 (Click photo to see larger image here.)    Howard Medeiros from the Prosecutor’s Office (left) and Kalani Mills from the Department of Liquor Control (center) present taxi coupons to Scott Cat, owner of The Emerald bar and eatery. Kwai Cheng […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Sergeant Kenneth Quiocho Phone: 887-3082 December 7, 2009 Report No. C09034901 (See larger image here.) Jason Winbush …reported missing Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man reported missing in the South Kohala area. Police recovered a green kayak that was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 7, 2009 Media Release During the week of December 1, 2009, through December 7, 2009, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 December 16, 2009 Media Release Highway 137 in Puna was reopened shortly before 4 p.m. The road was closed earlier between the 19- and 20-mile markers in Kehena because of a police investigation.

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 December 16, 2009 Media Release Highway 137 in Puna is closed between the 19- and 20-mile markers in Kehena because of a police investigation. The public is advised to take an alternative route until further notice.

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Jason Cortez Phone: 961-2254 December 4, 2009 Report No. C09032778 (See larger image here.) Summer Ihilani Keohokapu-Dutton…missing since November 13 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 14-year-old girl reported as missing from Puna since November 13. Information received from family members indicates that she may […]

Hawai’i Police Department Administrative Services Major Paul Kealoha Phone: 961-2247 December 4, 2009 Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” highlights a violent sexual assault that took place after Halloween festivities, a person who used a credit card that was stolen in a home invasion robbery […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Community Police Officer Sandor Finkey Phone: 966-5835 December 4, 2009 (Click image to see larger view). Community police officers and members of the community educate the public about the hazards of unsafe driving. The next sign-waving event is scheduled for December 9 in front of Pāhoa High School. Media Release […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 939-2520 December 4, 2009 Report No. C09033143 Media Release (update) A man who died while scuba diving at South Point on November 16 has been identified as 58-year-old Dan Michael Pech of Anchorage, Alaska. A preliminary autopsy determined that he died of cardiac […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Sergeant Kenneth Quiocho Phone: 887-3080 December 3, 2009 Report No. C09034909 Media Release Big Island police have opened a coroner’s inquest case in connection with a man found floating in Anaeho’omalu Bay in South Kohala on Thursday (December 3). The victim, 62-year-old John Linde of Friday Harbor, Washington, had […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 3, 2009 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club President Dale Tokuuke presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer Darryl Castillo Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Officer Darryl Castillo on Thursday (December 3) as “Officer […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 3, 2009 Report No. C09034853 (See larger image here.) Samuel Bower…missing boater Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department has initiated a missing person case in connection with a missing boater. Samuel Bower, 58, of Utah rented a 21-foot boat at […]

Hawai’i Police Department Area II Operations—West Hawai’i Assistant Chief Henry J. Tavares Jr. Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 246 December 3, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, December 15, from noon to 2 p.m. at the North Kohala Intergenerational Center. The purpose of the meeting is to allow the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 2, 2009 Report No. C09034744 Media Release (update) Big Island police have identified a man killed in a vehicle-pedestrian crash in Glenwood on Tuesday night (December 1) as 59-year-old Malcolm G. Nelson of Volcano. Just before 9:45 p.m., a police officer was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 2, 2009 Report No. C09034744 Media Release Big Island police have opened a negligent homicide investigation in connection with a vehicle-pedestrian crash Tuesday night (December 1) in the Glenwood area of Puna on Highway 11 at the 20-mile marker. Just before 9:45 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 2, 2009 (See larger image here.) Detective Gerald Wike…’Officer of the Month’ Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Detective Gerald Wike as "Officer of the Month" for December in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (December 2) at Paddlers Restaurant at King […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 December 1, 2009 Report No. C09020653 (See larger image here.) John Deleon …wanted on a warrant of arrest and for questioning Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 59-year-old Puna man wanted on a $1,000 warrant of arrest. John Deleon of Eden Roc […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 1, 2009 Media Release During the week of November 24, 2009, through November 30, 2009, Big Island police arrested 21 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 Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 1, 2009 (See larger image here.) Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding the public that officers will begin to issue traffic citations next month for motorists who use an electronic mobile device while driving. In August, the Hawai’i County Council passed […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Relations Officer Patrick Menino Jr. Phone: 961-2264 November 30, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about a possible telephone scam. A Puna woman reported receiving a telephone call last week from a man who told her he was representing the Hawaii Tribune-Herald. He said the newspaper […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 November 30, 2009 Report No. C09026122 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a reported home invasion robbery that took place in Pāhoa early on the morning of September 8. Puna Patrol officers were dispatched to an Alapai Street home in the Leilani Estates subdivision, where […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Detective Renee Morinaka Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 301 November 27, 2009 Report No. C09022411 (See larger image here.) Myrna Theresa Thomas …wanted for abuse of a family/household member and other offenses Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 49-year-old woman […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 25, 2009 Report No. C09031493 Media Release (update No. 2) The Hawai’i Police Department is renewing its request for witnesses to a sexual assault in Kailua-Kona in the early morning hours of November 1. Following Halloween festivities that took place in downtown […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 25, 2009 (See larger image here.) Hawai’i Police Department officers conduct DUI checkpoints this holiday weekend. Media Release Big Island police are informing motorists that officers will be conducting DUI checkpoints throughout the Big Island in anticipation of the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. The […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 24, 2009 Report No. C09032350 (Click image to see larger image.) These images were captured on surveillance cameras during the robbery of a pharmacy in Waimea. Media Release (update No. 2) Big Island Police are asking for the public’s […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Burt Shimabukuru Phone: 961-2213 November 24, 2009 Report No. C09033249 Media Release Big Island Police are investigating an apparent poisoning of a dog in Hilo. A Hilo man reported that his English Mastiff, which was in a fenced yard in upper Waiakea Uka, began throwing up and died […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 November 24, 2009 Report No. C09033480 (See larger image here.) This person was captured on a surveillance camera using a credit card stolen during a home invasion robbery. Media Release (update) Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Regino Saludres Phone: 961-2213 November 23, 2009 Report No. C09019057 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department has located 18-year-old Natalie Ann Harris, who was reported missing. She was found Sunday afternoon (November 22) in Hilo in good health.

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 23, 2009 Media Release (correction in 2nd paragraph) During the week of November 16, 2009, through November 23, 2009, Big Island police arrested 36 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area II Detective Walter Ah Mow Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 21, 2009 Report No. C09033477 (See larger image here.) Richard Justin McNeely …charged with burglary, unauthorized entry into a dwelling, phone ripping and two counts of terroristic threatening Media Release (update) Big Island detectives have charged a 34-year-old man who […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 November 20, 2009 Report No. C090 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a reported home invasion robbery in Volcano early Thursday evening (November 19). Puna Patrol officers were dispatched to a Pukeawe Circle home in the Volcano Golf Course subdivision, where a […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer John Stewart Phone: 961-2213 November 20, 2009 (See larger image here.) Elsworth Fontes of the Rock & Roll Motorcycle Club, left, poses with Sergeant Regino Saludares and Officer John Stewart (holding bike) at the South Hilo police station, one of eight Police Department donation points for Toys for […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 20, 2009 Report No. C09032295 (See larger image here.) Justin Gryde…charged with 17 offenses Media Release Big Island police have arrested a 19-year-old Kona man for 17 offenses in connection with a series of crimes in the Kailua-Kona area during […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 20, 2009 Report No. C09033477 Media Release Big Island detectives are investigating a shooting incident in Ka‘ū that took place Thursday evening (November 19) around 10 p.m. Police dispatched to the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision determined that 45-year-old John Fitzsimmons […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 19, 2009 (See larger image here.) Alison Bishop …wanted for failing to appear in court Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating an 18-year-old Kailua-Kona woman who is wanted for failing to appear in […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher Gali Phone: 961-2332 November 18, 2009 Report No. C09033252 Media Release A 22-year-old Honoka’a woman died Wednesday (November 18) from injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), 300 feet west of the 52-mile marker in the Hāmākua District. The victim was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 November 18, 2009 Report No. C09032380 Media Release (update) Big Island police have located a pickup truck stolen during a robbery last week at Cooper Center in Volcano. The truck was found Tuesday morning (November 17) on Alaula Street in the Royal Hawaiian Estates subdivision. Two […]

Hawai’i Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220 November 18, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) will hold its 29th Annual Winter Basketball Classic December 26-29 in Hilo. There is no fee to participate. Team registration is open to the following age divisions: Boys 9-10 Boys 11-12 Boys […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 November 16, 2009 Report No. C09032380 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in connection with the investigation of an armed robbery last week in Volcano. On Monday, November 9, Puna police responded to a reported robbery of two men who […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 16, 2009 Media Release During the week of November 10, 2009, through November 16, 2009, Big Island police arrested 18 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Ka’ū District Sergeant Dominic Uyetake Phone: 939-2520 November 16, 2009 Report No. C09033143 Media Release A man died Monday afternoon (November 16) while scuba diving at South Point. Ka’ū patrol officers responded to a 6:35 p.m. call and determined that an unknown man had been scuba diving at the South Point boat […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 13, 2009 Report No. C09032350 Media Release (update) Big Island Police are warning the public against taking narcotics stolen in a robbery at a Waimea pharmacy on November 9. An unidentified man wearing camouflage clothing and armed with a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Acting Lieutenant Myra Iwamoto Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 281 November 13, 2009 Report No. C09032709 (See larger image here.) Devin Johnson …missing from a fishing boat Media Release Big Island police have opened a missing person case in connection with a missing fisherman. Devin Johnson, 23, of Kamuela […]

Hawai’i Police Department North Hilo District Officer Michael DeCoito Phone: 962-2120 November 12, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding Big Island residents that hunting or possession of a firearm is NOT permitted on privately-owned, agriculture-zone land in the County of Hawai’i without written permission from the landowner. Only persons traveling to and […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 10, 2009 Report No. C09032350 Media Release Big Island Police are investigating a robbery Monday (November 9) at a Waimea pharmacy. An unidentified man armed with a handgun entered the pharmacy off Kawaihae Road with his face obscured and […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 10, 2009 Media Release During the week of November 3, 2009, through November 9, 2009, Big Island police arrested 24 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona District Captain Samuel Jelsma Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 249 November 10, 2009 Report No. M09052098 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating reports that teenagers were riding on the roofs of cars on Kaloko Drive in Kailua-Kona. Police have contacted the owner of one vehicle and are following leads in a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Ka’ū District Captain Andrew Burian Phone: 939-2520 November 9, 2009 Report No. C09032290 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a burglary at Ka’ū High School. Sometime between 4:15 p.m. Thursday (November 5) and 6:15 a.m. Monday (November 9), one or more persons forced entry into a classroom and stole four white […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 9, 2009 (See larger image here.) Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding the public that officers will begin to issue traffic citations in January for motorists who use an electronic mobile device while driving. In August, the Hawai’i County Council passed […]

Hawai’i Police Department Area II Operations—West Hawaii Assistant Chief Henry J. Tavares Jr. Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 246 November 6, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, November 17, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kealakehe police station’s large conference room. The purpose of the meeting is to allow […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 6, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is warning merchants about a scam that may spread from O’ahu to other islands, including the Big Island. A customer purchases merchandise using what appears to be a valid debit card, credit […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 November 5, 2009 (See larger image here.) Erich Jackson…’Officer of the Month’ Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Erich Jackson as "Officer of the Month" for November in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (November 4) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Prentiss Moreno Phone: 961-2213 November 5, 2009 Report No. C09031589 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department has located 15-year-old Meghan Olcott, who was reported missing. She was found Wednesday afternoon (November 4) in Hilo in good health.

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Captain Samuel Jelsma Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 249 November 5, 2009 Report No. C09021370 Media Release Big Island police are warning the public to exercise caution when selling items over the Internet. A 29-year-old Kealakekua woman reported that she was selling furniture on Craig’s List. She received an offer from someone […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 November 4, 2009 (See larger image here.) ‘Top Cop’ Tod Bello Media Release The Law Enforcement & Security Coalition of Hawai’i has named Detective Tod Bello the "Top Cop" for Hawai’i County. Bello was recognized for his work in battling the "ice" epidemic. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Gilbert Gaspar Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 253 November 11, 2009 Report No. C09030557 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with the investigation of a theft in Kona. Sometime between October 22 and October 23, two Kawasaki Mule all-terrain vehicles and three 1-gallon resealable plastic […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Darryel Tolentino Phone: 961-2213 November 4, 2009 Report No. C09031589 (See larger image here.) Meghan Olcott … missing since November 1 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old Hilo girl reported as missing. Meghan Olcott was last seen at her Hilo home around 10 […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Regino Saludares Phone: 961-2213 November 3, 2009 Report No. C09031570 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department has located 18-year-old Chauntell Kuuipo Lum Ho of Hilo, who was reported missing. She was found Monday afternoon (November 2) in Hilo in good health.

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 3, 2009 Report No. C09031493 Media Release (update) The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking witnesses to a sexual assault early Sunday morning (November 1) in Kailua-Kona. An adult female was waiting for a ride on the makai side of Kuakini Highway around 1 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 November 3, 2009 (See larger image here.) Samuel Jelsma …promoted to captain Media Release Chief Harry S. Kubojiri has promoted Samuel Jelsma from lieutenant to captain, effective November 2. Jelsma is in charge of Kona Patrol. He replaces Captain Chad Basque, who now […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 3, 2009 Media Release During the week of October 27, 2009, through November 2, 2009, Big Island police arrested 21 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Allan Watanabe Phone: 961-2213 November 2, 2009 Report No. C09031570 (See larger image here.) Chauntell Lum Ho …missing since November 1 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for an 18-year-old Hilo woman reported missing since early Sunday (November 1). Chauntell Kuuipo Lum Ho was last seen at […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 2, 2009 Report No. C09031493 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in a sexual assault investigation. At about 1 a.m. Sunday (November 1), an adult female was waiting for a ride on the makai side of […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Acting Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-8119 November 1, 2009 Report No. C09031495 Media Release A 27-year-old Kona man died early Sunday (November 1) in a crash involving three vehicles and a moped. Kona patrol officers responded to a 1:56 a.m. call and determined that a 2007 Honda moped was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Acting Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-8119 October 31, 2009 Report No. C09031458 Media Release A 7-year-old girl died of injuries she sustained in a hay ride during a Halloween night church function in Hawaii Ocean View Estates. The victim was identified as Emily Midgley of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 October 30, 2009 Media Release Big Isle police are informing motorists that police will be conducting DUI checkpoints throughout the Big Island in anticipation of the upcoming Halloween weekend. The effort is part of a national and statewide campaign called “Drunk Driving: Over the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Albert Cortez Phone: 961-2254 October 29, 2009 Report No. C09024763 Kainoa K. Santos …missing since August 26, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Hilo since August 26, 2009. Kainoa K. Santos is described as Puerto Rican-Hawaiian, 5-foot-06-inches, […]