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Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 January 14, 2009 Report No. C08037041 (See larger image here.) Mark Yun Jin McCurley wanted for an outstanding warrant Media Release Hilo detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for an outstanding warrant. Being sought is 25-year-old Mark […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 January 14, 2009 Report No. C08031095 (See larger image here.) Jessica Mahi …missing since October 14, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old girl who was reported as missing from Puna since October 14, 2008. Jessica Mahi […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 January 14, 2009 Report No. C09000146 (See larger image here.) Koshari Kahikili …missing since January 2 (Photo taken at age 12) Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 13-year-old boy who was reported as missing from Papaaloa since January […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 January 14, 2009 Report No. C08036020 (See larger image here.) Dryson S. Bento …missing since November 26 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 13-year-old boy who was reported as missing from Hilo since November 26. Dryson S. Bento […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 January 13, 2009 Report No. C08036554 (See larger image here.) Sloan Macabio …missing since December 3 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old girl who was reported as missing from Hilo since December 3. Sloan Macabio is described […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 13, 2009 Media Release During 2008, Big Island police arrested 1,395 motorists for drunk driving compared with 1,413 during 2007. The numbers of arrests by district were: DUI Arrests by District District Yearly Total Hamakua 13 North Hilo 4 South Hilo 467 Puna […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 January 12, 2009 Report No. C08033968 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 17-year-old Robbielyn Mattos, who was reported missing. She was found Monday (January 12) in Hilo in good health.

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2213 January 12, 2009 Report No. C09001128 Media Release Hawaii Police are investigating a robbery reported early Monday morning (January 12) in Hilo. At about 2:40 a.m., South Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of a man being assaulted at Kalakaua Park in downtown […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehaulua Phone: 961-2252 January 12, 2008 Report No. C08038971 Media Release (update) Hawaii Police Department Detectives have identified a woman found floating near the Hilo breakwater on December 28, 2008. She has been positively identified as 56-year-old Debra Giamario of  Hilo. On Thursday, January 8, an acquaintance of […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 12, 2009 Media Release During the week of January 6, 2009, through January 12, 2009, Big Island police arrested 20 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Four were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 January 11, 2009 Report No. C09001032 Media Release A 20-year-old Ocean View man died Saturday (January 10) from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Nani Kailua Drive in Kailua-Kona. The Victim was identified as […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 January 8, 2009 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 36-year-old Bonnie Castro of Hilo, who was wanted on outstanding bench warrants. She was arrested Tuesday (January 6).

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 January 8, 2010 Media Release The Hawai’i County Police Commission has relocated from the Hilo Lagoon Centre into a new office and has changed its telephone and fax numbers. The new address is: Hawai’i County Police Commission Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi Street, Suite […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 January 7, 2009 Report No. C09000346 (Click photo for larger image.) Darrel L. Silva Jr. Ryan Tobias Media Release (update) Two men arrested for a late-night robbery Sunday (January 4) at a movie theater in Kailua-Kona were charged with first-degree […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 January 7, 2009 (See larger image here.) Kimmerlyn Makuakane-Jarrell and Destiny Hoopii …Kona Officers of the Month Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officers Kimmerlyn Makuakane-Jarrell and Destiny Hoopii as "Officers of the Month" in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (January 7) […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 January 5, 2009 Report No. C09000346 Media Release Two men are in police custody in connection with a late-night robbery Sunday (January 4) at a movie theater in Kailua-Kona. At approximately 11 p.m. Sunday, Kona patrol officers responded to a […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 January 5, 2009 (See larger image here.) Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi issues the oath of office to Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Media Release Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi issued the oath of office to Hawaii Police Chief Harry S. Kubojiri and Deputy […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 January 2, 2009 Report No. C08033968 (See larger image here.) Robbielyn Mattos …missing since November 7 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is still searching for a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing from Hilo since November 7. Robbielyn Mattos is described […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Victor McLellan Phone: 961-2213 January 1, 2009 Report No. C09000009 Media Release On Thursday (January 1) at approximately 2 a.m., South Hilo police officers responded to a house fire on Halaulani Place. Upon arrival, the home was observed engulfed in flames. It was reported to be a five-story […]

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Acting Lieutenant William Souther Phone: 326-4646 December 31, 2008 Report No. C09038981 Media Release A female visitor died while scuba diving off the Kailua Pier on December 28. On December 28 at about 2:30 p.m., police and fire department personnel responded to a call of a female scuba diver off […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 December 30, 2008 Report No. C08032193 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old girl reported as missing from Puna since October 15. Cierra Villanueva-Santos is described as Filipino, 4-foot-11, about 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police ask […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 December 30, 2008 Report No. C08035157 (See larger image here.) Jenny Castaneda …missing since November 17 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old girl reported as missing from Hilo since November 17. Jenny Castaneda is described as Filipino, 5-foot-1, about […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 30, 2008 Media Release During the week of December 23, 2008, through December 29, 2008, Big Island police arrested 30 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer David Reis Phone: 961-2213 December 28, 2008 Report No. C08038942 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is investigating a burglary early Sunday (December 28) at a jewelry store on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo. One or more persons removed a safe that contained numerous jewelry pieces, including earrings, necklaces, […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehaulua Phone: 961-2252 December 28, 2008 Report No. C08038971 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing any information about a body found floating near Hilo Bay on Sunday morning. A fisherman reported finding the body floating near the […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 December 24, 2008 Report No. C08031343 (See larger image here.) Ronsten Andrade …missing since October 17 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old boy reported as missing from Puna since October 17. Ronsten Keoni Andrade is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-10, […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Deputy Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 24, 2008 (See larger image here.) Paul Ferreira …named as incoming deputy chief Media Release Deputy Chief Harry S. Kubojiri has named Assistant Chief Paul Ferreira to be his own deputy chief when Kubojiri is sworn in as chief in […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 23, 2008 Media Release Big Island police will be stepping up their efforts over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays to enforce drunken driving, speeding and seat belt laws. Increased checkpoints and roving patrols will be in effect throughout the island. Sergeant Kelly […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 December 23, 2008 Report No. C08037444 Media Release Police are issuing a warning to the public about a scam involving subjects posing as Good Samaritans. Early on the afternoon of December 11, a Puna woman reported to police that while in the parking lot of a […]

Hawaii Police Department South Kohala District Officer Kristi Crivello Phone: 887-3080 December 22, 2008 Report No. C08030169 Koa Trophy Bowl …missing from a Waikoloa restaurant Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a koa trophy bowl taken from a restaurant on Waikoloa Beach Drive. The trophy bowl has […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 22, 2008 Media Release During the week of December 16, 2008, through December 22, 2008, Big Island police arrested 32 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 December 19, 2008 Report No. C08038049 (See larger image here.) Edward E. Wine…charged with terroristic threatening Media Release (update) Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department have charged 20-year-old Edward E. Wine of Hilo with one count of first-degree terroristic threatening in connection […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 December 19, 2008 Report No. C08038049 Media Release Hilo Criminal Investigation Section detectives have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a series of explosions on the UH-Hilo Campus. The suspect, Edward E. Wine, of Hilo, formerly of Maui, was arrested at the […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing, Area II Sergeant Nancy Haitsuka Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 259 December 19, 2008 Report No. C08035242 (See larger image here.) Phillip Luceano Colleoni …charged with false reporting and other offenses Media Release A 45-year-old Ocean View man was taken into police custody after being arrested for making a false report to […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Extension 263 December 19, 2008 Report No. C08038136 (See larger image here.) John Reece …charged with attempted murder Media Release A 59-year-old Kailua-Kona man has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses in connection with a domestic dispute Wednesday (December 17). […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentTraffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 19, 2008 Media Release Because of Christmas season activities at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapiolani Street on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Traffic will be allowed only in the Puna, or southerly, direction […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 December 18, 2008 Report No. C08031656 Media Release Hilo Criminal Investigation Section Detectives are looking for a man in connection with the theft of a pickup truck from a home in North Hilo. Police are seeking Scott Slingo. Slingo is described as Caucasian, […]

Hawaii Police Department Administrative Services Division Major Marshall Kanehailua Phone: 961-2247 December 18, 2008 Media Release (correction) When Lawrence K. Mahuna was appointed as chief of the Hawaii Police Department nearly six years ago, one of his objectives was to start a new police cadet program. Last week, Chief Mahuna presented certificates to four individuals […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 December 17, 2008 Report No. C08037968 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is investigating a reported attempted robbery Tuesday (December 16) in the Puna District. On Wednesday (December 17), a 25-year-old Puna man reported to South Hilo police that he had been parked at […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Paul Kim Phone: 961-2213 December 17, 2008 Report No. C080 (See larger image here.) Robbielyn Mattos …missing since November 7 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing from Hilo since November 7. Robbielyn Mattos is described as Portuguese, 5-foot-6, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 16, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is reminding the public that moped operators must follow traffic laws. In addition, moped operators should be aware of the following requirements: Moped operators must have a valid driver’s license. Mopeds require an annual safety […]

Hawaii Police Department Hawaii Isle Police Activities League Officer Randy Morris Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 258 December 16, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League will hold its 19th annual HI-PAL Hope Chapel 3-on-3 Basketball Jam during the weekend of January 17-19. Sign ups are being accepted until Monday, January 5. Divisions are as […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 December 15, 2008 Report No. C08036909 (See larger image here.) Randal K. Randrup …wanted as a person of interest Media Release Hilo Criminal Investigation Section Detectives are looking for the father of a 27-year-old man found dead along the Puna Coastline Friday afternoon. Randal K. […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 December 15, 2008 Report No. C08036909 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has called off the search for Randal K. Randrup. The 60-year-old Puna man was involved in a one-car traffic crash on Hawaii Belt Road in Captain Cook at 9 a.m. Saturday (December […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 15, 2008 Report No. C08037606 Media Release (update) Police traffic investigators have identified a 24-year-old North Kohala woman who died Saturday (December 13) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Akoni Pule Highway, 247 feet south of the 6-mile marker. The […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 15, 2008 Media Release During the week of December 9, 2008, through December 15, 2008, Big Island police arrested 20 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 13, 2008 Report No. C08037606 Media Release (update) Police traffic investigators have arrested a 25-year-old North Kohala man who was involved in a one-vehicle fatality crash on Akoni Pule Highway, 247 feet south of the 6-mile marker. Police arrested Micah N. Thomas, of a Hawi […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 13, 2008 Report No. C08037606 Media Release A 24-year-old North Kohala woman died Saturday (December 13) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Akoni Pule Highway 247 feet south of the 6-mile marker. Responding to a 3:57 a.m. call, North Kohala patrol officers […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 December 12, 2008 Report No. C08037535 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing any information about a body found along the Puna coast Friday afternoon. A citizen reported finding the body along the shoreline area of Mackenzie State Park. A […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant George Makua Phone: 961-2213 December 12, 2008 Report No. C08037419 (See larger image here.) Emilia Walraven …missing since December 11 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 50-year-old Hilo woman who has been missing since Thursday (December 11). Emilia Walraven […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Patrick Kihara Phone: 961-2213 December 12, 2008 Report No. C08034940 (See larger image here.) Nicole Parsons …missing since November 19 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing from South Hilo since November 19. Nicole Parsons is described as Caucasian, […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Ext.263 December 12, 2008 Report No. C08032312 (See larger image here.) Anthony Hartz …indicted for attempted murder and terroristic threatening Media Release (update No. 3) A Big Island grand jury has indicted a 34-year-old Hawaiian Ocean View Estates man in connection with […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 8, 2008 Media Release During the week of December 2, 2008, through December 8, 2008, Big Island police arrested 43 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Five were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 6, 2008 Report No. C08036909 Media Release A 52-year-old Pahoa man died Saturday (December 6) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash on Leilani Avenue, .5 miles west of Pohoiki Road in the Leilani Estates Subdivision in the Puna District. Responding […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 December 5, 2008 (Select photo for larger image.) Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii President Winston Churchill presents ‘Officer of the Month’ awards to Officer Dane Shibuya, at left, and Officer Van Reyes, at right. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 5, 2008 Report No. C08036584 Media Release Police traffic investigators have identified a 43-year-old Ocean View man who died Thursday (December 4) after being struck by a motor vehicle on Hokulani Boulevard in the Hawaiian Ocean View Ranchos subdivision in the Ka’u District. […]

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Officer Jon Carvalho Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 253 December 4, 2008 Report No. C08036439 (See larger image here.) Timothy DeCastro …wanted for escape Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 20-year-old Kona man wanted for escape. Timothy DeCastro is under house arrest and […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 December 4, 2008 (See larger image here.) Harry S. Kubojiri …selected as the next police chief Media Release At a Police Commission meeting Wednesday evening, the Hawaii County Police Commission voted unanimously to appoint Deputy Chief Harry S. Kubojiri as police chief when […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 4, 2008 Report No. C08036584 Media Release A 43-year-old Ocean View man died Thursday (December 4) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash on Hokulani Boulevard in the Hawaii Ocean View Ranchos subdivision in Ka‘u. Responding to a 1:08 a.m. […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 December 3, 2008 Media Release Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna has promoted seven police officers to the rank of sergeant/detective. They are: Derek K. Morimoto, sergeant, Communications Section Kelley K. Matsumoto, detective, Criminal Investigations Section, Area I John L. Briski, detective, Internal Affairs Unit […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 December 3, 2008 (See larger image here.) Officer Kalae Lee …’Officer of the Month’ for Kona Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Kalae Lee as "Officer of the Month" in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (December 3) at King Kamehameha’s Kona […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-22152 December 3, 2008 Report No. C08034714 (See larger image here.) Lee Robert Smith …missing since November 16 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is renewing its request for the public’s help in locating a Hilo man who was reported missing in Hilo. Lee Robert […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Y. Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 December 2, 2008 Report No. C08036255 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever was responsible for vandalism and theft at Ka’u High School over the weekend. Ka’u patrol officers responded to […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone 961-2252: December 2, 2008 Report No. C08036115 Media Release (update No. 2) An autopsy was performed Tuesday morning (December 2) on the body of Barry Joseph Curl, who died Saturday (November 29) while in police custody. Preliminary results of the autopsy, however, did […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 1, 2008 Report No. C08036071 Media Release (correction) A 33-year-old North Kohala woman died Friday [corrected day] (November 28) from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision on Akoni Pule Highway, 545 feet west of the 24-mile marker. The pedestrian was identified as […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 December 1, 2008 Report No. C08035828 (See larger image here.) Tiara Lafioa-Lee …missing since November 26 Media Release Big Island Police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from Puna since November 26. Tiara Lafioa-Lee is described as Hispanic, 5-foot-1, about 125 pounds […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 1, 2008 Media Release During the week of November 25, 2008, through December 1, 2008, Big Island police arrested 35 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 Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone 961-2252: December 1, 2008 Report No. C08036115 Media Release (update) A Hilo man who died Saturday (November 29) while in police custody has been identified as 47-year-old Barry Joseph Curl of Hilo.  His death has been classified as a Coroner’s Inquest. The investigation is being conducted by […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone 961-2252: November 29, 2008 Report No. C08036115 Media Release A 47-year-old Hilo man died today (November 29) while in police custody. The man was found unresponsive within a cell at the Hilo police cellblock at approximately 3 p.m. Fire/rescue personnel were immediately summoned, but he could […]

Hawaii Police Department Administrative Services Major Marshall Kanehailua Phone: 961-2247 November 28, 2008 (Click photo to see larger image.) Keele Ortiz Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted” features a Kailua-Kona woman wanted for several bench warrants, a Puna man wanted for the sexual assault of […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing, Area II Sergeant Nancy Haitsuka 326-4646, Ext. 259 November 24, 2008 Report No. M08055625 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about a possible handyman scam in the Kona area. A 78-year-old Kona man reported that a local male approached him at his home Saturday morning and […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 24, 2008 Media Release During the week of November 18, 2008, through November 24, 2008, Big Island police arrested 21 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Six were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department North Kohala District Officer Denise Smith-Erickson Phone: 889-6540November 21, 2008 Report No. C08034967 (See larger image here.) Lyndell Murai …missing since November 18 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from Kapaau, North Kohala, since November 18.  Lyndell Murai is described as Japanese, 5-foot-4, about […]

Hawaii Police Department North Kohala District Officer Denise Smith-Erickson Phone: 889-6540 November 21, 2008 Report No. C08034967 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has located 17-year-old Lyndell Murai, who was reported missing. She was found in North Kohala in good health Friday afternoon (November 22).

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Victor McLellan Phone: 961-2213 November 17, 2008 Report No. C08034714 (See larger image here.) Lee Robert Smith …missing since November 16 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a Hilo man who was reported missing in Hilo. Lee Robert Smith, 28, was last seen at his […]

Hawaii Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220/896-9710 November 17, 2008 Jared Macanas and Jesse Lafita from the Boys and Girls Club Big Island Kings and Kaleo Miyasaki from Keaukaha keep their eyes on the ball in a 9-10 age division game during HI-PAL’s Second Halloween Havoc 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament. Despite […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 17, 2008 Media Release During the week of November 11, 2008, through November 17, 2008, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Eight were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 November 13, 2008 Report No. C08034259 Media Release Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section have arrested a 25-year-old student at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Robert Scales of Hilo was arrested for first-degree terroristic threatening after he posted a […]

Hawaii Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220/896-9710 November 13, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) will hold its 28th Annual Winter Basketball Classic in Hilo from Friday, December 26, through Monday, December 29. Team registration is open to the following age divisions: boys 9 and 10, boys […]

Hawaii Police Department North Hilo District Officer Michael DeCoito Phone: 961-2120 November 12, 2008 Report No. C08034136 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the persons responsible for a theft in North Hilo on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning (November 11-12). Unknown persons removed numerous items from ranch […]

Hawaii Police Department North Hilo District Officer Henry ChongPhone: 961-2120 November 12, 2008 Report No. C08032872 (See larger image here.) Michael Robles …missing since October 31 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old boy reported missing from Papaaloa since October 31. Michael Robles is described as part Hawaiian, 5-foot-3, about 130 […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 November 11, 2008 Report No. C08034068 Media Release A 12-year-old Naalehu boy died Tuesday (November 11) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Kamaoa Road .1 mile south of Holokai Street in the area of the Discovery Harbour subdivision in the […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 November 8, 2008 Report No. C08032955 (Click photo for larger image.) Robert Grant       Rory Libarios Media Release (update No. 4 – corrects age) Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section would like to thank the public for their assistance […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 November 10, 2008 Report No. C08032955 (See larger image here.) Robert Grant …charged with manslaughter Media Release (update No. 5) Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section have charged 35-year-old Robert Grant of Pahoa with manslaughter in connection with an […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 November 10, 2008 Report No. C08030185 (See larger image here.) James Kealii Kama …missing since October 5 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 15-year old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since October 5. James Kealii Kama is described […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 November 10, 2008Report No. C08031343 (See larger image here.) Ronsten Andrade …missing since October 7 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 16-year old boy reported missing from Keaau since October 5. Ronsten Andrade is described as part Hawaiian, 5-foot-11, about […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 November 10, 2008 Media Release During the week of November 4, 2008, through November 10, 2008, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Four were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 November 8, 2008 Media Release A 28-year-old Pahoa man died Saturday (November 8) from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Kahakai Boulevard .7 miles west of Kikou Street in Hawaiian Beaches. The victim was identified as Pablo Arroyo-Patricio of a Pahoa […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 November 7, 2008 (See larger image here.) Walter Ah Mow …’Officer of the Month’ Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Detective Walter Ah Mow as "Officer of the Month" in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (November 5) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 November 6, 2008 Report No. C08033240 Media Release (update) An autopsy was conducted Thursday (November 6) on 75-year-old Takeo Nagamine of Holualoa, who was involved in a November 4th tractor-trailer crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, 333 feet north of the 94-mile-marker. The autopsy […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 263 November 6, 2008 Report No. C08033499 Media Release Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department were notified that a 4-month-old infant expired Wednesday (November 5) at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children on Oahu. The infant was identified as Jazmyne Ikeda of […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332 November 4, 2008 Report No. C08033240 Media Release A 75-year-old Holualoa man died Tuesday (November 4) after being involved in a tractor-trailer crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, 333 feet north of the 94-mile marker in the Kona District. The victim was identified as Takeo Nagamine of […]

Hawaii Police Department Administrative Services Section Major Marshall Kanehailua Phone: 961-2247 October 31, 2008 (Click photo for larger image.)                   Moku Eriksson Kenny Green Cardarella Ng DeloSantos Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted" features seven missing persons. The new episode […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing Officer Jesse Kerr Phone: 961-8121 October 29, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for five persons wanted on bench warrants. They are: Dayson Eblacas, 22, of Hilo Nicholas Davis, 28, of Volcano Kelii Nobriga-Brown, 20, of Hilo Bonnie Castro, 36, of Mountain View Franklin Grammer, 45, of […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Ext.263 October 29, 2008 Report No. C08032312 (See larger image here.) Anthony Hartz …charged with attempted murder and terroristic threatening Media Release (update No. 2) Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department have charged a man with two offenses in connection with an […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Ext.263 October 28, 2008 Report No. C08032312 Media Release (update) Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department have arrested a man and a woman in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Ka’u. Yvette Monique Maez, 28, of Kealakekua was arrested Monday (October […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 October 28, 2008 Media Release During the week of October 21, 2008, through October 27, 2008, Big Island police arrested 39 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Five were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 263 October 27, 2008 Report No. C08032315 Media Release Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department are investigating an apparent drowning early Monday in Ka’u. Dispatchers received a 911 call at 12:31 a.m. reporting a man in distress in the water at […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Ext.263 October 27, 2008 Report No. C08032312 Media Release (time corrected) Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department are investigating an attempted murder in Ka’u. Ka’u patrol officers responded to call Sunday (October 26) shortly after 11 p.m. reporting an injured man requiring […]