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Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 7, 2009 Media Release During the week of March 31, 2009, through April 6, 2009, Big Island police arrested 31 motorists for drunk driving. Twelve of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Six were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Acting Chief Paul Ferreira Phone: 961-2244 April 3, 2009 (See larger image here.) Edwin Buyten …Officer of the Month Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Edwin Buyten as “Officer of the Month” in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (April 1) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Richard Sherlock Phone: 961-2253 April 3, 2009 Report No. C09004406 (See larger image here.) Jason Kaleo Ledward …charged with meth trafficking and other offenses Media Release A 36-year-old Puna man has been charged with 10 drug offenses, including meth trafficking, following a two-month investigation by the Hard […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 April 3, 2009 Report No. C09009715 (See larger image here.) Kainoa C. E. Poepoe-Vigil …charged with assaulting an infant Media Release Big Island detectives have charged a Hilo man with first-degree assault stemming from an investigation involving the man’s 4-month old infant boy, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing, South Kohala District Officer Paul Bugado Phone: 887-3080 April 2, 2009 Report No. C09008882/C09009801 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is investigating a series of criminal property damage complaints in the South Kohala District. Vandals have used spray paint and markers to write graffiti at several locations in the district. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 April 2, 2009 Report No. T09000514 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a pickup truck who was seen in the vicinity of an auto crash in Puna in late January. Police and fire rescue […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 March 31, 2009 Report No. C09009309 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department is renewing its request for information about a man who robbed a 75-year-old taxi driver Saturday afternoon (March 28). The suspect picked up the taxi at Waiākea Center in Hilo […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District, Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 March 31, 2009 Report No. C09009465 (Click photo to see larger image) Peters Biddix Media Release Two Kea’au residents have been charged with commercial promotion of marijuana after police discovered an indoor marijuana growing operation at a home in Puna. Puna community policing officers, Puna […]

Hawai’i Police Department Community Policing Office Sergeant Nancy Haitsuka 326-4646, Ext. 259 March 30, 2009 Media Release Big Island police are advising the public that vending along state and county roadsides is illegal. After receiving numerous complaints, police say they will step up enforcement of both county and state laws prohibiting roadside vending. State law […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 30, 2009 Media Release During the week of March 24, 2009, through March 30, 2009, Big Island police arrested 19 motorists for drunk driving. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna District Sergeant Dayne Bolos Phone: 966-5835 March 28, 2009 Report No. C09009309 Media Release Hawai’i County police are investigating a robbery reported Saturday afternoon (March 28) in Puna. At about 3:20 p.m., the victim drove to the Kea’au police station and reported that he had been robbed at gunpoint. The 75-year-old […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 March 28, 2009 Report No. C09009200/09009216 Media Release Hawai’i Police are investigating at least two burglaries that occurred Friday (March 27) in the Hilo area. At about 3:00 p.m. South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a residence on West Kawailani Street after the owner […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief, Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 March 27, 2009 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club President Winston Churchill, right, presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer Jenny Lee. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Officer Jenny Lee on Thursday (March 26) as […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 March 27, 2009 Report No. C09008406 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department has located 31-year-old Brian Miles Duffy, who was reported missing. The California man was found Wednesday morning (March 25) in the Hāmākua district in good health. The Police Department thanks the public […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 March 25, 2009 Media Release (update) Hawai’i County police have located 17-year-old Ronsten K. Andrade, who was wanted for an outstanding juvenile detention order issued by Family Court. He was located in Puna on Monday (March 23).

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 March 24, 2009 Report No. C09008499 Media Release (update) An autopsy conducted Monday (March 23) on 67-year-old Terry Lee Bergman of Juneau, Alaska, was inclusive as to the cause of death. Bergman was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Akoni Pule Highway on […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 March 24, 2009 Report No. C09008855 Media Release (update) An autopsy conducted Tuesday (March 24) on 67-year-old Melvin Lumwon of Kailua-Kona determined that he died from a heart attack and not from injuries sustained in a traffic crash. Lumwon was involved in a one-vehicle crash […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 24, 2009 Media Release During the week of March 17, 2009, through March 23, 2009, Big Island police arrested 36 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 March 23, 2009 Report No. C08015522 (See larger image here.) Cheyanne Ziegler …missing since May 18 Media Release (update) Big Island police are renewing their request for help in locating a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Pahoa home since May 18, 2008. Cheyanne […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 March 23, 2009 Report No. C08036554 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has located 15-year-old Sloan Macabio, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on March 19 in Hilo.

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 March 23, 2009 Report No. C09008406 (See larger image here.) Brian Miles Duffy …missing since February 24 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for a 31-year-old visitor from California who was reported missing. Brian Miles Duffy is described as Caucasian, 6-foot-2, about […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 March 23, 2009 Report No. C09008855 Media Release A 67-year-old Kailua-Kona man died Monday (March 23) after being involved in a one-vehicle crash on Kuakini Highway fronting the old Kona Ranch House in Kailua-Kona. The victim was identified as Melvin Lumwon of Kailua-Kona. Responding to […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 March 20, 2009 Report No. C09008520 Media Release A 19-year-old Hilo man died Friday (March 20) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash on Kipimana Street, .4 miles west of Highway 11 in Kea‘au. The victim was identified as Simon E. Cesar […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 March 20, 2009 Report No. C09008499 Media Release A 67-year-old visitor from Alaska died Friday (March 20) after being involved in a two-vehicle collision on Akoni Pule Highway, .6 miles north of the 13-mile marker in the North Kohala District. The victim was […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 17, 2009 Media Release During the week of March 10, 2009, through March 16, 2009, Big Island police arrested 24 motorists for drunk driving. Eleven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One of the drivers was under the age of […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala Patrol Sergeant Floyd Richards Phone: 887-3080 March 16, 2009 Report No. C09007871 Media Release Hawai’i Police are investigating a robbery reported Sunday morning (March 15) in the South Kohala District. At about 8:15 a.m., South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a report of a woman that was assaulted while stopped […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 March 23, 2009 Media Release On two early Saturday mornings in April, officers of the Hawai’i Police Department and supporters of Special Olympics Hawai’i will carry the “Flame of Hope” through the streets of Hawaii County in an effort to raise awareness and […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 March 23, 2009 Media Release Officers from the Hawai’i Police Department will shed their guns, tasers and batons and don squeegees and gas pumps for the 4th Annual “Fueling Dreams” for Special Olympics on Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3. “Fueling Dreams,” […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 March 13, 2009 Report No. C08018813 Media Release (update) The Hawai’i Police Department has located 20-year-old Safune Kaleo Pola, who was wanted for bench warrants and for questioning in connection with several burglary investigations in the Hilo area. He was located in […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 March 13, 2009 (See larger image here.) …Aloha Exchange Club President Winston Churchill presents plaques to ‘Firefighter of the Year’ James Wilson and’ Officer of the Year’ Joseph Passmore. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Officer Joseph Passmore as "Officer of the Year" and James Wilson […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 March 13, 2009 Report No. C09007667 Media Release A 33-year-old Hilo man died Friday (March 13) from injuries he sustained in a single motor vehicle crash on Amaulu Road 1.2 miles west of Wainaku Avenue in Hilo. The victim was identified as Jaime […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 March 12, 2009 Report No. C08018813 (See larger image here.) Safune Kaleo Pola …wanted for bench warrants and for questioning in burglaries Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a man wanted for questioning in connection […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 February 3, 2009 Report No. C09003624 Media Release (update No. 2) An autopsy has determined that 34-year-old Jason Snell of Kailua-Kona died from a heart attack and not from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/moped crash on February 3. Snell was operating a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Administrative Bureau Acting Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua Phone: 961-2247 March 12, 2009 (Click image to see larger view.)             Kashiwabara Wirth Scrigna …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" features a 51-year-old man wanted for a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 March 10, 2009 Report No. C09007093 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for a man and a woman wanted for a burglary in Kailua-Kona on March 6. The suspects broke into a house on Ahulani Street and removed […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 March 10, 2009 Report No. C08036584 Media Release (update) The Hawai’i Police Department is renewing its request for help from the public in identifying the driver in a hit-and-run crash in Ka’u. Forty-three-year-old John Patrick Burns of Ocean View died from injuries he […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 10, 2009 Media Release During the week of March 3, 2009, through March 9, 2009, Big Island police arrested 27 motorists for drunk driving. Six 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 Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 March 9, 2009 Report No. C09007218 Media Release A 49-year-old Puna man died Sunday (March 8) from injuries he sustained in an all-terrain vehicle crash on Road B in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision in the Puna District. The victim was identified as Robert […]

Hawai’i Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph J. Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220 FAX 961-2209 Community Policing FAX 961-8121 March 6, 2009 Media Release The Hawaii Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) will again hold a Boys and Girls Intermediate School Spring Basketball League. League play will begin in mid-March during Spring Break and conclude in mid-May. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 March 6, 2009 Report No. C09006680 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating the owners of property discovered during a burglary investigation. Among the items are a women’s silver wrist watch with the inscription “Shirley B. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 March 5, 2009 (See larger image here.) Ronsten K. Andrade …wanted for an outstanding juvenile detention order Media Release Hawai’i County police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old boy wanted for an outstanding juvenile detention order issued by […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 March 5, 2009 (See larger image here.) Myra Iwamoto …Officer of the Month Media Release (correction) The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Detective [rank corrected] Myra Iwamoto as “Officers of the Month” in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (March 4) at King Kamehameha’s Kona […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 March 4, 2009 Report No. C09006675 (See larger image here.) Taser X26 …stolen in a Hilo burglary Media Release Detectives from the Hawai’i Police Department are investigating a burglary at a home in the Waiākea Uka area of Hilo sometime between mid-morning on March […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 March 4, 2009 (Click image to see larger view).             Brian E. Perreira Richard Davis Potter Mark Yun Jin McCurley Media Release Hawai’i Island police have arrested three men who were featured on the most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 March 4, 2009 Report No. C08036040 (See larger image here.) Cesar Silva …missing since November 28 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department is still searching for a 16-year-old Kailua-Kona boy who was reported missing in November. Cesar Silva failed […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Officer Richard Nery Phone: 887-3082 April 3, 2009 Report No. C09006733 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a guitar removed from a vehicle in the parking lot by the Kawaihae Canoe Club in February. The guitar, a Martin Acoustic, was in […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 March 2, 2009 Report No. C09002981 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 17-year old Devin Saragosa-Taoy, who was reported missing. He was found in good health in Hilo on February 24.

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 March 2, 2009 Report No. C08036020 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 17-year old Dryson Bento, who was reported missing. He was found in good health in Hilo on February 15.

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Officer Donnie Millet Phone: 887-3080 March 2, 2009 Report No. C09005994 (See larger image here.) Hawaiian Bracelet …police are trying to find the owner Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the owner of a Hawaiian bracelet recovered during a police investigation […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 2, 2009 Media Release During the week of February 24, 2009, throughMarch 2, 2009, Big Island police arrested 30 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One was under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Ka’u District Captain Andrew Burian Phone: 939-2520 March 2, 2009 Report No. C09006454 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department received a report at 11:30 a.m. Saturday (February 28) that a tornado touched down in the Pahala area. It tore off approximately 100 feet of roof from Ka’u High School’s main structure. The […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 February 26, 2009 (See larger image here.) Winston Churchill, president of the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i, presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ certificate to Officer Keith Nacis. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i recognized Hilo Patrol Officer Keith […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala District Officer Joseph Stender Phone: 887-3080 February 25, 2009 Report No. C09005793 (Click image to see larger view). Angelo Scrigna Sundown Scrigna …wanted for questioning Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for two brothers wanted for questioning in connection with violation of order and harassing phone call investigations. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Records Section Lieutenant Randall Ishii Phone: 961-2232 February 23, 2009 Media Release The fee for obtaining a fingerprint check in connection with a firearm permit will change next week. Beginning March 2, the one-time fee for the fingerprint check will be reduced from $30.25 to $19.25. As before, payment must be made […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 February 23, 2009 Media Release During the week of February 17, 2009, through February 23, 2009, Big Island police arrested 22 motorists for drunk driving. One of the drivers was under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 176 DUI […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 February 20, 2009 Report No. C09005242 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department has located 29-year-old Steven Stoesser, who was reported missing from Hilo Medical Center. He was found at his Nanawale Estates home in Puna at 9 a.m. Thursday and returned to the hospital […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 February 19, 2009 Report No. C09005212 (Click photo to see larger image). Castro    Saribay    Olivera …arrested and charged in meth trafficking case Media Release (correction) Hawaii Police Department vice officers arrested four persons in connection with a methamphetamine trafficking investigation conducted in the […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 February 20, 2009 Media Release Police Chief Harry S. Kubojiri has promoted Officer Ernest Y. Matsumoto Jr. to the rank of detective/sergeant effective February 16. Matsumoto is now a detective in the Area I Criminal Investigations Section.

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolActing Sergeant Aubrey AunaPhone: 961-2213February 17, 2009Report No. C09005242 Steven Stoesser…last seen February 16 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 29-year-old Pahoa man who was reported missing Tuesday (February 17). Steven Stoesser was being treated for an undisclosed illness at Hilo Medical Center. Just after midnight Tuesday, a nurse discovered him missing from his room. Hospital staff and security personnel searched but were unable to find him. Police conducted a check of the surrounding area and at his […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 February 17, 2009 Media Release During the week of February 10, 2009, through February 16, 2009, Big Island police arrested 23 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Anson Caceres Phone: 961-2213 February 16, 2009 Report No. C08038067 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a report that a 78-year-old Hilo woman was scammed for $6,000. The woman reported that an unknown Caucasian man approached her at her home at 11 a.m. on December 15. […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 February 13, 2009 (See larger image here.) Camry Olix-Bush …wanted on a bench warrant Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for an 18-year-old Kailua-Kona woman who is wanted on a bench warrant for failing to appear in court. […]

Hawai’i Police Department North Hilo District Sergeant Greg Yamada Phone: 962-2120 February 12, 2009 Report No. C09004017 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in connection with two burglaries in the North Hilo District in early February. On February 4 someone broke into a house along Highway 19 in Ninole […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 February 12, 2009 Report No. C09002981 (See larger image here.) Devin Saragosa-Taoy …missing since January 28. Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Pahoa since January 28. Devin Saragosa-Taoy is described as, 5-foot-7, about 140 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 February 10, 2009 Report No. C09000481 (See larger image here.) Jenny Castaneda …missing since January 6 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old girl reported as missing from Hilo since January 6. Jenny Castaneda is described as Filipino, 5-foot-1, about […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 February 9, 2009 Report No. C09003368 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has located 50-year-old Roger Espejo, who was reported missing. He was located at Hilo Medical Center at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday (February 4).

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 February 9, 2009 Media Release During the week of February 3, 2009, through February 9, 2009, Big Island police arrested 32 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department South Kohala District Sergeant Richard B. Toledo Phone: 887-3080 February 8, 2009 Report No. C09004185 Media Release On Sunday (February 8), personnel from the Hawaii Police Department and the Hawaii Fire Department responded to a possible drowning at Hapuna Beach Park reported by county lifeguards. A 17-year-old boy was found unresponsive in shallow waters […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 February 7, 2009 Report No. C09003624 Media Release (update) Police traffic investigators have identified a Kailua-Kona man who died Tuesday (February 3) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/moped crash on Alii Drive fronting Magic Sands Beach. The victim was identified as […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 February 7, 2009 Report No. C09003795 Media Release (update) Police traffic investigators have identified a 61-year-old Kealakekua man who died Wednesday (February 5) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Kealaola Street in Kealakekua, South Kona. The victim was identified as […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 February 6, 2009 Report No. C09004042 Media Release A 29-year-old Kailua-Kona man died Friday (February 6) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash at the intersection of Kuakini Highway and Hualalai Road in Kailua-Kona. The victim was identified as Steven L. […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 February 6, 2009 (Click photo to see larger image)       Fondren Pantalion …wanted in connection with an indoor marijuana operation Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating two men wanted in connection with the investigation […]

Hawaii Police Department Administrative Bureau Acting Assistant Chief Marshall Kanehailua Phone: 961-2247 February 6, 2009 (Click photo to see larger image).             Surveillance photo Mark Yun Jin McCurley Richard Davis Potter Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted" features a man captured on tape by a […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Acting Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: 961-2244 February 5, 2009 (Click photo for larger image). Delaries Watkins ‘Officers of the Month’ for Kona Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officers Calvin Delaries and Luke Watkins as “Officers of the Month” in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (February […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 February 4, 2009 Report No. C09003795 Media Release A 61-year-old Kealakekua man died Wednesday (February 4) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Kealaola Street in Kealakekua, South Kona. Responding to a 12:38 p.m. call, Kona patrol officers determined that the victim […]

Hawaii Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 February 4, 2009 Report No. C09003209 (See larger image here.) James Potts Jr. …charged with drug offenses Media Release (correction) (corrects date of offense) A 46 year-old Kailua-Kona man was arrested for drug offenses on Friday (January 30) at Keahole-Kona International […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 February 3, 2009 Report No. C09003624 Media Release A 20-year-old Kailua-Kona man died Tuesday (February 3) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/moped crash on Alii Drive fronting Magic Sands Beach. Responding to a 3:04 p.m. call, Kona patrol officers determined that the […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 February 3, 2009 Report No. C08036040 (See larger image here.) Cesar Silva …missing since November 28 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is looking for a 16-year-old Kailua-Kona boy who was reported missing. Cesar Silva failed to return home on […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 February 3, 2009 Report No. C07037593 Report No. C08014776 Report No. C08026579 Report No. C08028926 (Click photo to see larger image). Eriksson Moku Moon Kenny Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is renewing its request for the public’s help in locating four […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 February 3, 2009 Report No. C09003368 (See larger image here.) Roger A. Espejo …missing since January 30 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 50-year-old Laupahoehoe man missing since Friday (January 30). Roger A. […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2213 February 2, 2009 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about a possible scam involving text messages. A 59-year-old Hilo man reported that he received two consecutive text messages on Sunday claiming to be from different credit unions. The messages asked […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 February 2, 2009 Media Release During the week of January 27, 2009, through February 2, 2009, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Harold Sumaoang Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 287 January 30, 2009 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man responsible for assaulting a 61-year-old woman on a hiking trail in Kona on January 18. The victim was walking on the Upper Walua Road […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 January 30, 2009 (Click photo to see larger image) Chief Harry S. Kubojiri, left, and Deputy Chief Paul Ferreira pose with Leonard Ramboyon and his Certificate of Merit for helping save a police officer in 1999. Debbie Ragasa pins a Silver Medal of […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 January 30, 2009 (See larger image here.) 75th Recruit Class: First row: Sheldon L. T. Nakamoto, Bronson K. Kaliloa, Azia R. Maze, Joshua J. Dumont Second/third row: Kimo Keliipaakaua, Brandon K. Mansur, Brandon Murray, Kevin Brodie, Keith J. Custer, Jason A. Smith, Kenny […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 January 29, 2009 Report No. C09001417 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a pair of males who were last seen in the Kalapana area in the early evening hours of January 13. At approximately 7:15 p.m., a […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing Officer Jesse Kerr Phone: 961-8121 January 28, 2009 (See larger image here.) William J. Hopkins …wanted for failing to appear in court Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 45-year-old Hilo man wanted on a bench warrant for failing to appear in court. William Hopkins is described […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing Officer Jesse Kerr Phone: 961-8121 January 28, 2009 (See larger image here.) Darren K. Amaral …wanted for failing to appear in court Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 35-year-old Hilo man wanted on a bench warrant for failing to appear in court. Darren K. Amaral is […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 28, 2009 Media Release During the week of January 20, 2009, through January 26, 2009, Big Island police arrested 15 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. So far this year, there have been 74 DUI […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Ka’aumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 27, 2009 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is reminding motorists about the laws related to school buses that have their alternating red signal lamps activated. The flashing lights mean the buses are loading or unloading children and traffic must stop. Violators are […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentNorth Kohala District Captain Richard Miyamoto Phone: 889-6540 January 27, 2009 Report No. C09002718 Media Release At 2:51 p.m. Monday (January 26) Hawaii Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a diver in distress just South of Lapakahi State Historical Park in North Kohala. The victim, identified as 23-year-old Michael Morriss, of […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2213 January 27, 2009 Report No. C09002650 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible for vandalism to windows at homes and businesses in Hilo town late Sunday night (January 25) and early Monday […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 January 26, 2009 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club President Winston Churchill, right, presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to officer Joseph Passmore. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Officer Joseph Passmore on January 22 as “Officer […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 January 26, 2009 Report No. C08020317 Media Release Hawaii County police have located 40-year-old Cory Robert Green, who was reported missing. He was found to be on Maui in good health on January 11.

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 January 23, 2009 Report No. C08038174 (See larger image here.) Car break-in suspect …surveillance camera image taken at 2:12 a.m. on December 19, 2008 Media Release Hilo detectives are requesting the public’s help in identifying a man photographed by a surveillance camera at the scene […]

Hawaii Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2219/961-2220/896-9710 January 22, 2009 (Click photo to see larger image.) 1st Place 9-10 Division Stingrays 1st Place 11-12 Division Big Island Hoops 1st Place 13-14 Division Warriors 1st Place Girls 12 & Under Above the Rim 1st Place Girls 14 & Under Andrews Slammers Media […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 January 21, 2009 Report No. C0902218 Media Release A 51-year-old Pahoa man died Wednesday (January 21) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash at the intersection of Route 130 and Shower Drive in the Puna District. The victim was identified as […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 20, 2009 Media Release During the week of January 13, 2009, through January 19, 2009, Big Island police arrested 19 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One was under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Sergeant Aubrey Auna Phone: 961-2213 January 18, 2009 Report No. C09001895 Media Release Hawaii Police and Fire Department personnel responded to a report that a small airplane made a hard landing near the Hilo drag strip Sunday (January 18) at 7:10 a.m. Thomas Downey, 79, of Hilo was […]