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Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 June 1, 2009 Media Release (update with link) The public is invited to participate in an anonymous Community Satisfaction Survey for the Hawai’i Police Department during the month of June. The Internet survey will available until 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at www.hawaiipolice.com. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 31, 2009 Report No. C09016156 Media Release A 21-year-old H�?lualoa man died Sunday (May 31) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Route 190 at the 17-mile marker in North Kona. The victim was identified as John H. Tuhy of […]

Hawai’i Police Department North Hilo District Sergeant Greg Yamada Phone: 962-2120 May 30, 2009 Report No. C09016097 Media Release A man apparently drowned Saturday (May 30) at Laup�?hoehoe Point Park. North Hilo officers and Hawai’i Fire Department personnel responded to a 10 a.m. report of a diver in distress in waters off Laup�?hoehoe Point Park. […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 May 29, 2009 Report No. C09015533 (Click photo to see larger image).       Jerseys like these were stolen from Konawaena High School. Media Release On May 25, 2009 Kona  patrol officers responded to a reported burglary of the Konawaena High School locker room. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 29, 2009 Media Release During the week of May 19, 2009, through May 25, 2009, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. So far this year, there have been 525 DUI […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 May 29, 2009 Media Release The public is invited to participate in an anonymous Community Satisfaction Survey for the Hawai’i Police Department during the month of June. Barring any technical difficulties, the Internet survey will available from 9 a.m. Monday, June 1, until […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Jeremie Evangelista Phone: 326-4646 May 29, 2009 Report No. C09016025 Media Release A man apparently drowned Friday (May 29) at Kahalu’u  Beach Park. Responding to a 3:43 p.m. call, Kona police officers learned that a lifeguard at the park saw a swimmer in distress about 50 yards off shore. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 29, 2009 Media Release Traffic Enforcement Unit officers conducted their first nighttime seat belt checkpoint Wednesday night (May 27) in downtown Hilo in conjunction with the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. “Statistics show that a high number of people don’t wear […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief, Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 May 28, 2009 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club President Winston Churchill, right, presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer B J Duarte. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Officer B J Duarte on Thursday (May […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 28, 2009 Report No. C09015393 Media Release (update No. 2) Police traffic investigators have located a witness who identified himself only as "Lambert" at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Kuakini Highway and Lako Street on Saturday (May 23). The crash claimed […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 May 28, 2009 Media Release Employees of the Hawai’i Police Department, their families and members of the community gave the “Gift of Life” during the Police Department’s annual blood drive for the Blood Bank of Hawai’i on Wednesday (May 27). The blood drive […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section Detective Danette Tavares Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 304 May 27, 2009Report No. C09007111 (See larger image here). Andre Pale…wanted for abuse Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for abuse of a family/household member. The suspect is identified as 30-year-old Andrew Tale […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section Detective Danette Tavares Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 304 May 27, 2009 Report No. C08037805 (See larger image here.) Benjamin Acasio III…wanted for abuse, sexual assault and terroristic threatening Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Kona man wanted for various crimes stemming from an […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 May 27, 2009 (See larger image here.) Representing Big Island police in the SHOPO Police Basketball Tournament: Front Row: Greg Esteban, Prentiss Moreno, Robert Wagner, Kaleo Perez.  Back Row: Uwao Chartrand, Jimmy Kawaihalau, Walter Ah Mow, Aaron Kaleo. Media Release The "Bay City Blues" […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 26, 2009 Report No. C09015393 Media Release (update) Police traffic investigators are asking that a witness who identified himself only as “Lambert” at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Kuakini Highway and Lako Street on Saturday (May 23) call police. The […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 May 26, 2009 Report No. C09022942 Media Release Big Island police have reclassified the investigation into the death of 34-year-old Dawn K. Gambsky from a coroners inquest to a murder and have forwarded their findings to county prosecutors for review. Gambsky was reported missing […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 May 26, 2009 (Click photo to see larger image.) No Photo Available Chong Liu Lorenzo Ortiz Calabucal Sampaia Tianga                            Mamone-McKeague Mattos Geraghty Balai C. Asagra Lesseos Sanchez    Delatorre-Gannon J. Caravalho C. Caravalho Kainoa Lee Raymond Calvo […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 22, 2009 Report No. C09015393 Media Release A 1-year-old Captain Cook girl died Saturday (May 23) from injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway and Lako Street in Kailua-Kona. The child was identified as Aliyah Braden of a […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Lieutenant Prentiss Moreno Phone: 961-2213 May 22, 2009 Report No. C09015054 Kyung Suk Lee …missing since May 15 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 65-year-old Hilo woman who has been missing since May 15. Kyung Suk Lee was last seen in Hilo on the […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Lieutenant Prentiss Moreno Phone: 961-2213 May 21, 2009 Report No. C09015054 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 65-year-old Hilo woman who has been missing since May 15. Kyung Suk Lee was last seen in Hilo on the morning of May 15. She was scheduled […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 21, 2009 Report No. C09014982 Media Release Kona patrol officers responded to a report of a decomposing body Wednesday morning (May 20) in Kealakekua and found a male body in bushes just north of Mamalahoa Highway at the Keekee […]

Hawai’i Police Department Administrative Bureau Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua Phone: 961-2247 May 21, 2009 (Click photo to see larger image.)           Aehegma Paishon Muro Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program "Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted" features a man wanted for violating terms of conditional release, a woman wanted for […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala District Officer Edward Lewis Phone: 887-3082 May 19, 2009 Report No. C09013207 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating items stolen from a boat in the Kawaihae Harbor area. On May 4, South Kohala Police responded to a report of a theft of a CB radio, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Hawai’i Isle Police Activities League Officer Randy Morris Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 258 May 19, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) is accepting registration for a summer basketball league to be held in West Hawai’i during June and July. The league will hold games primarily at the Kekuaokalani Gym […]

Hawai’i Police Department Administrative Bureau Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua Phone: 961-2247 May 18, 2009 Media Release Telephones at the Kea’au police station in Puna will not be in service on Thursday (May 21) because Hawaiian Tel will be installing new phone lines at the station. The public is advised that all calls for service in […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 18, 2009 Media Release During the week of May 12, 2009, through May 18, 2009, Big Island police arrested 19 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One was under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 May 14, 2009 Report No. C09014198 Carlito Castillo …charged for meth trafficking Media Release Hawai’i Police Department officers arrested a 44 year-old Pepe’ekeo man in connection with methamphetamine trafficking in Keaau in the afternoon hours of May 12, 2009. Carlito Castillo was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 May 14, 2009 Report No. C09014034 John M. Pea Ryan Hank Media Release Hilo detectives have charged two Hilo men in connection with a series of car break-ins which occurred in the Hilo area. John M. Pea, 18, and Ryan Hank, 19, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 13, 2009 Report No. C09014183 Media Release A 26-year-old Kurtistown man died Wednesday (May 13) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Road 8 between roads E and F in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision in Kurtistown. The victim was identified as […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646 ext. 263 May 13, 2009 Report No. C09013186 Everdina Malasig …found Media Release Acting on a tip from the public developed late Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2009, detectives assigned to the Kona Criminal Investigation Section in conjunction with Hawai’i Fire Department Air […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 May 12, 2009 Report No. C08037600 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in an assault and robbery incident that occurred at Ahalanui Beach Park parking lot in Pohiki, Puna, at […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 12, 2009 Report No. C09013786 Media Release (update) Police traffic investigators have identified a 27-year-old man who died Saturday (May 9) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash on Route 137 (Kalapana/Kapoho Road), .1 mile south of Pohoiki Road. The victim was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646 ext. 266 May 12, 2009 Report No. C09013186 Everdina Malasig …missing Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is continuing their request for the public’s help in locating a 48 year-old Kealakekua woman who failed to return home on Monday (May 4). Everdina […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646 ext. 230 May 12, 2009 Report No. C09014025 Media Release On May 11, 2009, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Kona Patrol officers responded to a report of a robbery occurring on Alii Drive. Responding officers determined a purse was snatched from the arms […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Sergeant Aubrey Auna Phone: 961-2213 May 12, 2009 Report No. C09014046 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in providing information to the person or people responsible in damaging windows to homes and a business in the Hilo area recently. During Monday night, May […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 12, 2009 Media Release During the week of May 5, 2009, through May 11, 2009, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Twelve of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Four of the drivers were under the age of […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 12, 2009 Media Release Big Island Police are informing motorists that the annual “Click It or Ticket” Campaign for 2009 is on its way. Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto, head of the Traffic Services Section, said roving patrols and seat belt enforcement checkpoints will be […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 11, 2009 Report No. C09013786 Media Release A 27-year-old Keaau man died Saturday (May 9) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash on Route 137 (Kapoho/Kalapana Road), .1 mile south of Pohiki Road. Responding to a 4:32 p.m. call, Puna patrol officers […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo District Sergeant Regino Saludares Phone: 961-2213 May 11, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department would like to remind the public about a growing mail scam. Members of the public have received mail from a supposed sweepstakes claiming the recipient has won a large sum of money. In one instance, […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 May 11, 2009 Report No. C09013830 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a reported robbery that occurred early Sunday (May 10) in Hilo. Responding to a 4:59 a.m. call of a possible robbery, police responded to an address on Pauahi Street, where […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2251 May 8, 2009 Report No. C09011029 (See larger image here.) Alvina Brewer …reported missing Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 43-year-old Hilo woman last contacted by a family member in 2006. Alvina Brewer’s last […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 263 May 8, 2009 Report No. C09013481 (See larger image here.) Kevin Metcalfe …charged with second-degree murder Media Release (update No. 3) Detectives from the Hawai’i Police Department have charged 47-year-old Kevin Metcalfe of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates with second-degree murder […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 263 May 8, 2009 Report No. C09013481 Media Release (Update No. 2) An autopsy conducted Friday morning determined that 44-year-old Larry Kuahuia of Miloli’i died from massive hemothorax due to shotgun wound to the back. Detectives from the Hawai’i Police Department […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Officer Frank Mohica Phone: 961-8121 May 8, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police department would like to remind the public that, although parking may be limited, some areas along Kalaniana’ole Street in Keaukaha are designated “No Parking” zones. These areas are designed to allow emergency vehicles access to assist the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 263 May 7, 2009 Report No. C09013481 Media Release (update) The victim in a fatal shooting in Ka’u on Wednesday evening (May 6) has been identified as 44-year-old Larry Kuahuia of Miloli’i. Ka’u patrol officers responded to a 10:33 p.m. report […]

Hawai’i Police Department Ka’u District Captain Andrew Burian Phone: 939-2520 May 7, 2009 Report No. C09013481 Media Release On May 6, 2009 at 10:33 p.m., Ka’u patrol officers responded to the report of a shooting at a home in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivision (HOVE), in Ka’u. Upon arrival, officers found that a 44-year-old […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 May 7, 2009 Report No. C09013491 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a reported robbery early Thursday (May 7) in Hilo. Responding to a 2:24 a.m. call of a possible theft, police responded to a hotel on Banyan Drive. While en route, […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentKona District Officer Sheldon Nakamoto Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 253 May 6, 2009 Report No. C09013186 (See larger image here.) Everdina Malasig…missing since May 4 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 48-year-old Kealakekua woman who failed to return home on Monday (May 4). Everdina Malasig […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 5, 2009 Report No. C09013051 (See larger image here.) 19-foot Mako boat …stolen from Holua boat yard in Keauhou Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating the theft of a boat from the Holua boat yard in Keauhou. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 5, 2009 Report No. C09013006 Media Release (update) An autopsy conducted Tuesday (May 5) has determined that 70-year-old Peter Gusman of Kamuela died from a heart attack not from a traffic crash. Gusman was involved in a one-vehicle crash on Kawaihae Road […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 May 5, 2009 Report No. C09007131 (See larger image here.) Lanisha Ward…missing since March 7 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 17-year old girl reported as missing from Hilo since March 7. Lanisha Ward is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-2, […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Kimo Keliipaakaua Phone: South Hilo Patrol May 1, 2009 Report No. C09012925 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is investigating a reported assault at Kau Hale Olu apartments in Pepe’ekeo. The victim reported than an unknown male knocked on his front door Friday (May 1) at about 4:30 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 May 4, 2009 Report No. C09012782 (Click photo to see larger image).    Nathan Clark This marijuana was seized from Clark’s vehicle. Media Release A Kailua-Kona man was charged Friday afternoon (May 1), with marijuana offenses following his arrest Thursday. Investigators […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 4, 2009 Media Release During the week of April 28, 2009, through May 4, 2009, Big Island police arrested 38 motorists for drunk driving. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Seven were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawai’i Police Department North Hilo District Officer Michael De Coito Phone: 962-2120 May 4, 2009 Report No. C09013059 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating the theft of a water catchment tank in North Hilo. The 20,000 gallon galvanized tank was stolen from Ka’awali’i sometime between April 25 and May 3. The tank’s liner […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area II Detective Sean Smith Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 275 May 3, 2009 Report No. C09013032 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section in Kona is investigating a robbery Saturday (May 2) around 6:30 p.m. in Hawi. The 69-year-old victim reported that upon returning home to his apartment, a man wearing […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 May 2, 2009 Report No. C09013006 Media Release A 70-year-old Kamuela man died Saturday (May 2) after being involved in a one-vehicle crash on Kawaihae Road (Route 19) in the area of the 58-mile marker. The victim was identified as Peter Gusman of […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 May 1, 2009Report No. C09012197 Media Release Hawai’i Police Department detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 2-year-old female toddler identified as Iyanla Kuamo’o-Andrews.  On the evening of April 24 at about 8 p.m., fire/rescue personnel were summoned to a home in the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 May 1, 2009 Report No. C08035995 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public that unsuspecting citizens may have bought stolen goods at garage sales at a home in the Orchidland Estates subdivision in Puna. Vice Section officers served a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 30, 2009 Media Release At the request of Hawai’i County Civil Defense, and to provide consistent information about Swine Flu, the Hawai’i Police Department is providing this link to the Hawai’i State Department of Health’s web site. The web site address is: […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 April 30, 2009 Report No. C09012546 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects of a robbery at Pohoiki Beach Park around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon (April 28).  The victim was operating a moped and was in the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 30, 2009 (See larger image here.) The 76th Recruit Class: (Back Row): Gregory Horton, Coley Rowe, Kelvin Andrade, Joseph Thorpe, William Marciniak, Derek Foster (Front Row): Jared Cabatu, Stephen Kishimoto, John Balberde, Terence Ignacio, Jonathon Reece, Jami Harper Media Release The 12 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Detective Sean Smith Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 275 April 29, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department has noticed a rise in thefts of solar panels and other solar equipment, especially in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision in Ka’u. Several thefts have occurred while residents were on […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 28, 2009 (Click photo to see larger image.) West Hawaii participants of the 2009 Troy Barboza Torch Run Officer Jason Grouns, Special Olympics Athlete Shawn Ono, and Officer Joseph Rocha East Hawaii participants The Torch Run benefits Special Olympics Hawaii. Media Release […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 April 27, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department has located 15-year-old Kulia Kamanawa of Kona, who was reported as missing. She was found Thursday (April 23) in Waikoloa Village in good health.

Hawai’i Police Department Administrative Bureau Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua Phone: 961-2247 April 27, 2009 (click photo to see larger image). Browne McMillen Rice Media Release A Washington man was sentenced to federal prison last Tuesday (April 21) for his leadership role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine on the island of Hawai’i. U.S. District Judge […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 27, 2009 Media Release During the week of April 21, 2009, through April 27, 2009, Big Island police arrested 30 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 April 24, 2009 Report No. C09012064 Media Release A 20-year-old Kamuela man was arrested Thursday (April 23) on a variety of offenses after being involved in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of  the Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway and Mauna Lani Drive in Waikoloa. Responding […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 24, 2009 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club President Winston Churchill, left, congratulates ‘Officer of the Month’ William Brown. Media Release (correction) The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Puna Patrol Officer William Brown on Thursday (April 23) as “Officer […]

Hawai’i Police Department Operations, Area II Major John Dawrs Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 299 April 24, 2009 Media Release On March 17, 2009, an ordinance took effect designating Manawale’a Street in Kealakehe as having no parking on either side of the street. On the same date, another ordinance created bicycle lanes on both sides of Manawale’a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 23, 2009 (See larger image here.) Officer Vernon Ferreira rides a police bicycle in the Merrie Monarch Parade. Media Release Officers from the Hawai’i Police Department began making bicycle patrols in Hilo at the beginning of April. Bike patrols will be added […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 April 22, 2009 (See larger image here.) Kulia Kamanawa …missing since February 19 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for a 15-year-old Kona girl reported as missing. Kulia Kamanawa failed to return home on February 19. She is […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Acting Lieutenant Charles Adams Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 262 April 22, 2009 Report No. C09010694 Media Release (update No. 2) DNA testing has confirmed that a bone fragment recovered by the Hawaii Fire Department in waters off Ali’i Drive are those of 49-year-old Paolo Dominici of San Francisco, who […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 April 22 2009 Media Release (update) The Hawai’i Police Department has located 29-year-old Eric Jonathan Lichtl, who was wanted on a bench warrant for criminal contempt of court. Lichtl turned himself in to police at the Kea’au police station Tuesday. He was released after posting […]

Hawai’i Police Department Hawaii Isle Police Activities League Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220/896-9710 April 22, 2009 Media Release (update) The dates and location have changed for one of the “Click It or Ticket” 3-on-3 basketball tournaments sponsored by the Hawai’i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section and the Hawai’i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL). The […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Officer Vernon Ferreira Phone: 961-8121 April 21, 2009 Report No. C09011059 Media Release (update) The Hawai’i Police Department wishes to clarify a statement made Tuesday (April 21) about crossbows and bows and arrows. The use of such items is not illegal in residential areas unless it puts members of the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Officer Vernon Ferreira Phone: 961-8121 April 21, 2009 Report No. C09011059 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding the public that it is illegal and dangerous to discharge firearms, crossbows, bows and arrows, BB guns or pellet guns in residential areas. A Hilo family reported that on April 2 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 April 20 2009 (See larger image here.) Eric Jonathan Lichtl …wanted on a bench warrant Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 29-year-old man wanted on a bench warrant for criminal contempt of court. Eric Jonathan Lichtl may live in Hilo or […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 20, 2009 Media Release During the week of April 14, 2009, through April 20, 2009, Big Island police arrested 26 motorists for drunk driving. Ten of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Five were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 April 19, 2009 Report No. C090011561 Media Release A 20-year-old Keaau woman was killed Sunday (April 19) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of Paradise Drive and 25th Avenue in Puna’s Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. The victim was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 April 16, 2009 Report No. C009004037 Media Release (update) The Hawai’i Police Department has located 59-year-old Rory Craig Flynn, who was reported missing. He was found Wednesday (April 15) in West Hawai’i in good health.

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 16, 2009 Media Release (update) Because of the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, a temporary one-way traffic pattern remains in effect 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 Ka’u District Captain Andrew Burian 939-2520 April 16, 2009 Report No. C09010939 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a burglary in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision of Ka’u. Sometime between 7:41 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday (April 13), someone entered a home on Tiki Lane and removed several […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentAdministrative BureauAssistant Chief Marshall KanehailuaPhone: 961-2247April 16, 2009 (Click photo to see larger image.)             Samana Burke Negrini Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program " Hawai’i Island ‘s Most Wanted" features two men wanted for jumping bail and a man wanted for assaulting a police officer. […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 April 15, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about a possible telephone scam. A woman using a hearing impaired phone service called a Hilo restaurant to place a large telephone order. The caller then requested that an additional $700 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Relations Section Officer Patrick Menino Jr. Phone: 961-2264 April 14, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding motorists about the laws related to pedestrians and crosswalks. Officer Patrick Menino Jr. of the Community Relations Section said police have received calls from the public recently complaining that motorists are failing […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 April 14, 2009 Report No. C09010694 Media Release (update) Investigators from the Hawaii Police Department and the state are continuing their search for a 49-year-old California man who was reported missing after spearfishing in Kailua-Kona on Saturday morning. Paulo Dominici […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 April 14, 2009 Report No. C009004037 (See larger image here.) Rory Craig Flynn …missing since December Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 59-year-old man who was reported missing in February. Rory Craig Flynn was last seen near his […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 April 14, 2009 (See larger image here.) Major Larry Weber, Sergeant Travis Ing, Deputy Chief Paul Ferreira, Dispatcher Lesley Eggert, Dispatcher Robert Taylor, Supervising Dispatcher Miriam Kanaeholo, Dispatcher Roydon Kobayashi, Dispatcher Sabrina Hartz, Dispatcher Wanda Pua-Kaipo and Chief Harry Kubojiri pose during a […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Officer Joseph Stender Phone: 887-3080 April 13, 2009 Report No. C09010086 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department would like to inform the public about a growing mail scam. Members of the public have received mail from a supposed sweepstakes claiming the recipient has won a large sum of money. […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 April 13, 2009 Report No. C09010361 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a car that was stolen last week in Hilo. The blue 1999 Honda Civic SI 2-door sedan was stolen sometime between 11 p.m. April […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 April 13, 2009 Report No. C09003521 (See larger image here.) Todd K. Llanes …missing since February 2 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Puna since February 2. Todd K. Llanes is described […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 263 April 13, 2009 Report No. C09010694 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing information about a California man who disappeared while spearfishing in Kona on Saturday (April 11). Paulo Dominici of San Francisco […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 13, 2009 Media Release During the week of April 7, 2009, through April 13, 2009, Big Island police arrested 19 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. So far this year, there have been 362 DUI […]

Hawai’i Police Department Administrative Bureau Acting Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua Phone: 961-2247 April 9, 2009 Media Release The Puna police station in Kea’au is experiencing temporary disruption to telephone service. The public is advised that all calls for service should go to Police Dispatch. If the call is an emergency, call 911. Otherwise, call the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Hawaii Isle Police Activities League Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220/896-9710 April 9, 2009 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section and the Hawai’i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) are sponsoring “Click It or Ticket” 3-on-3 basketball tournaments at four locations. The tournaments will be held on the following dates […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 April 9, 2009 Report No. C09010454 (See larger image here.) Valentin Robles Solis…charged with attempted murder and other offenses Media Release Big Island police have charged a 47-year-old Hilo man with a variety of offenses in connection with a vehicle pursuit early Wednesday evening […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 April 8, 2009 Report No. C08029176 (See larger image here.) Pekelo P. Akau …missing since September 26, 2008 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Puna since September 26, 2008. Pekelo P. Akau […]

Hawai’i Police Department Kona District Captain Chad Basque Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 249 April 7, 2009 Report No. C09010292 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department responded to a possible drowning Tuesday (April 7) in South Kona. The victim has been identified as 61-year-old Donna Moran of Tecumseh, Michigan. At 1:13 p.m., police received a report that […]