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Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul, Area I Phone: 961-2254 October 22, 2008 Report No. C08012459 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 17-year-old Nicole Yates, who was reported missing. She was found October 16 in Puna in good health.

Hawaii Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 October 22, 2008 (See larger image here.) Riva Alves …missing since September 21 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is looking for a 17-year-old girl reported missing. Riva Alves of Waikoloa failed to return home on September 21. She is described […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, ext: 266 October 20, 2008 Report No. C08030905/SK Justin S. Yamamoto . Media Release On Saturday, October 18, 2008, at 1:30 p.m., Justin S. YAMAMOTO, M-18, of Kapaau, was Charged with Burglary in the Second Degree and Theft in the First Degree, […]

Hawaii Police Department Ka’u Patrol Acting Sergeant Michael L. Duberstein Phone: (808) 939-2520 October 18, 2008 Media Release On October 18, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. Hawaii Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a swimmer in distress at Punalu’u Beach Park in Ka’u. According to witnesses the victim and his wife were snorkeling at […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Captain Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2214 October 17, 2008 Nicholas Samuel Davis …wanted for probation violation Media Release Hawaii County Police are searching for a (28) year old man wanted for a probation violation bench warrant. Nicholas Samuel Davis is described as 6-foot-2, 165 pounds with blonde hair and […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 October 16, 2008 Media Release Eight officers from the Hawaii Police Department have been promoted to the rank of sergeant/detective. They are: Allan K. Watanabe, sergeant, South Hilo Patrol Richard B. Toledo, sergeant, South Kohala Patrol James K. Correa, detective, Vice Section, Area […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 October 15, 2008 Report No. C08031106 Media Release A 62-year-old Hilo man died Tuesday (October 14) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash on Pohoiki Road, .5 miles east of Hinalo Street. The victim was identified as Robert B. De Sa of Hilo. […]

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Harold Sumaoang Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 287 October 15, 2008 Report No. T08005387 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is looking for witnesses to a moped crash in Kailua-Kona on September 9. A 56-year-old Kailua-Kona woman wearing a pink helmet was riding a moped north on Queen Kaahumanu Highway around […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Captain Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2214 October 15, 2008 Report No. C08031104 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a female who is being sought in connection with a robbery in downtown Hilo on Tuesday evening (October 14). Around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, […]

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Lieutenant Harold Sumaoang Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 245 October 14, 2008 Report No. C08020317 (See larger image here.) Corey Robert Green …last seen on June 1 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department is renewing its request for help in locating a missing 39-year-old man who was reported missing. Corey Robert […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 October 13, 2008 Report No. C08030978 Media Release A 35-year-old Pahoa man died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) at the 5-mile marker. The victim was identified as Jerome K.K. Kalani Sr. of a Pahoa address. […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 October 12, 2008 Report No. C08030831 Media Release A 62-year-old North Kohala man died Sunday (October 12, 2008) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle/motor vehicle crash on Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250) in the area of the 9-mile marker. Responding to a […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 September 26, 2008 Report No. C08028926 Media Release (update – revised) On Friday (October 10) Hawaii County police, acting on a tip from a local Fisherman, located a four-door sedan with extensive damage at the bottom of a 120-foot cliff in Hakalau on […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 October 10, 2008 (See larger image here.) HSLEOA Officer of the Year: Brian Prudencio …Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna congratulates Officer Prudencio Media Release Officer Brian Prudencio was named the Hawaii Police Department’s “Officer of the Year” by the Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officials […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 October 10, 2008 Report No. C080304007 (See larger image here.) Gregory Bennett …Charged with robbery and drug offenses Media Release A 24-year-old Kailua-Kona man has been charged with first-degree robbery and drug offenses in connection with a robbery Tuesday night […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentKa’u DistrictActing Captain Robert FujitakePhone: 939-2520October 9, 2008 Report No. C08030427 Media Release (update No. 2) Police officers from the Ka’u district, the Area II Criminal Investigations Section and the Special Response Team served a search warrant at a home on King Kamehameha Boulevard in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision at 7:40 a.m. on […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentKa’u DistrictActing Captain Robert FujitakePhone: 939-2520October 9, 2008 Report No. C08030427 Media Release (update) Police officers from the Ka’u district, the Area II Criminal Investigations Section and the Special Response Team served a search warrant at a home on King Kamehameha Boulevard in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision at 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday (October […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 October 9, 2008 (See larger image here.) Damien Juersen …charged in multiple graffiti cases Media Release Dozens of graffiti cases in the West Hawaii area have been solved as the result of a two-month investigation. On August 12, due to numerous […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 October 09, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about a possible cell phone scam. A Hilo resident received a call on his cell phone on Thursday morning (October 9) from a man claiming to represent “General Warranty Services.” The […]

Hawaii Police Department Vice Section, Area II Acting Lieutenant Sherry Bird Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 312 October 9, 2008 Report No. C08030459 (See larger image here.) Brandon Kawika Hinsey …arrested for meth trafficking Media Release A 36-year-old airline employee is in federal custody after being arrested in Kona for meth trafficking. Detectives from the Hawaii Police […]

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Officer Jenny Lee Phone: 966-5835 October 8, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about bogus letters that have been sent to Puna residents claiming the recipients are winners in sweepstakes. The letters, sent through the U.S. mail, include phony checks and ask the recipients to […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 October 08, 2008 (See larger image here.) (from left): Sergeant Christopher Gali, Officer Joslyn Kabalis, Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto, Assistant Chief Henry Tavares, Officer Wendal Carter, Assistant Chief Derek Pacheco and Officer Robert Pauole pose with MADD award. Media Release The Traffic Enforcement Unit […]

Hawaii Police Department Area II Operations Assistant Chief Henry TavaresPhone: 326-4646 (Ext. 246) October 8, 2008 Report No. C08030427 Media Release Police officers from the Ka’u district, Area II Criminal Investigations Section and the Special Response Team served a search warrant at a home on King Kamehameha Boulevard in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 October 7, 2008 Report No. C08030151 Media Release (update No. 2) An autopsy conducted on Tuesday (October 7) on the body of Cameron Mauga determined the cause of death to be a single gunshot wound to the chest.  Police have also located David Lewi, […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 October 6, 2008 Report No. C08030151 Desmond Lewi…charged with murder Media Release(update with photo) On Sunday (October 5) at 9:07 a.m., Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of a fight and gunshots. They found a man with a gunshot wound to the chest. He […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 October 6, 2008 Report No. C08030151 Media Release On Sunday (October 5) at 9:07 a.m., Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of a fight and gunshots. They found a man with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was taken to the Hilo Medical […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 October 6, 2008 Report No. C08029220 (See larger image here.) Lanisha Ward …missing since September 26 Media Release The Hawaii Police department is searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since September 26. Lanisha Ward is described as […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 October 5, 2008 Report No. C08030151 Media Release Hawaii Police Department detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 33-year-old man at Puhi Bay in Hilo. On Sunday (October 5) at 9:07 a.m., Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of a […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 October 3, 2008 Media Release Hawaii Police responded to an 11 a.m. report of a body in Kapoho Friday (October 3). Responding officers found a decomposed male body along the shore near the Kapoho lighthouse. An autopsy is tentatively scheduled for October 10 to […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 October 3, 2008 Report No. C08012863 (See larger image here.) Justy Ikaika Kahana …missing since April 25 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since April 25. Justy Ikaika Kahana is described as Hawaiian, […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 October 3, 2008 Report No. C08029943 (See larger image here.) Roy Matsumura …missing since October 2 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 69-year-old man who was reported missing on Thursday (October 2). Roy Matsumura left his residential care home around […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Michael Santos Phone: 961-2213 October 2, 2008 Report No. C08029207 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has located 28-year-old Kalanihuia Forbes of Honokaa, who was reported missing. He was found Tuesday (September 30) in Honokaa in good health.

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Michael Santos Phone: 961-2213 October 2, 2008 Report No. C08029207 (See larger image here.) Kalanihuia Forbes …missing since September 26 Media Release (corrects weight) The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 28-year-old Honokaa man who was reported missing Friday, September 26. Kalanihuia Forbes of Honokaa was last […]

Hawaii Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph J. Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220/896-8710 October 2, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League program (HI-PAL) will hold its first round of Boys and Girls Intermediate School Basketball League beginning October 21 and running through December 9. This league is for students in grades 6, 7 […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 October 1, 2008 (See larger image here.) Joslyn Kabalis …Officer of the Month Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Joslyn Kabalis as "Officer of the Month" in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (October 1) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Kabalis was recognized […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 September 30, 2008 Report No. C08015522 (See larger image here.) Cheyanne Ziegler …missing since May 18 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Pahoa home since May 18. Cheyanne Ziegler is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-5, 105 […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 September 29, 2008 Report No. C08029440 (See larger image here.) Troy Douglas Toussaint …missing since September 26 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 39-year-old Hilo man who has been missing since September 26. Troy Douglas […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolOfficer Michael SantosPhone: 961-2213September 29, 2008Report No. C08029207 Note: See corrected media release here.(See larger image here.) Kalanihuia Forbes…missing since September 26 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 28-year-old Honokaa man who was reported missing Friday (September 26). Kalanihuia Forbes of Honokaa was last seen in Honokaa […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentTraffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 29, 2008 Media Release A temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect along a portion of Kapiolani Street on Saturday, October 11. Between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., traffic will flow in the Puna direction only on Kapiolani Street between […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Joel J. Field Phone: 961-2213 September 29, 2008 Report No. C08027968 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever was responsible for a theft at Wong Stadium on September 13. The theft took place during a varsity football game between Hilo […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 29, 2008 Media Release During the week of September 23, 2008, through September 29, 2008, Big Island police arrested 23 motorists for drunk driving. Eight 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 Captain Greg Esteban Phone: 961-2211 September 26, 2008 Report No. C08028926 (See larger image here.) Marlo Moku …missing since September 23 Media Release Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 33-year-old Hilo woman missing since Tuesday (September 23). Marlo Moku was last seen at a […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 September 26, 2008 Report No. C08028886 Media Release An autopsy conducted Friday morning (September 26) on a male body found floating at Kuhio Wharf in Hilo on Tuesday (September 23) determined the cause of death to be asphyxiation due to salt water drowning.  The […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Captain Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 September 24, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about a possible internet scam. A Hilo couple selling puppies through an on-line classified service was called by a potential buyer. The buyer offered to mail a check for an […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Captain Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2214 September 24, 2008 Report No. C08027656 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for terroristic threatening. Around 11 a.m. on September 11, a 60-year-old Mountain View man reported that an unknown male threatened him […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 September 24, 2008 Report No. C08028886 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying or providing information about a male body found floating at Kuhio Wharf in Hilo on Tuesday (September 23). South Hilo Patrol Officers responded shortly […]

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 September 22, 2008 Report No. C08028665 (See larger image here.) Edwin M. Cobile …last seen September 14 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 72-year-old Puna man who was reported missing Sunday (September 20). Edwin M. Cobile of Mountain View was last […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Lieutenant Kelley Matsumoto Phone: 961-2213 September 22, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about a possible insurance company telephone scam. A Hilo woman reported that someone called her home Monday morning (September 22) claiming to be from an unnamed auto insurance company. The […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 22, 2008 Media Release During the week of September 16, 2008, through September 22, 2008, Big Island police arrested 12 motorists for drunk driving. One was under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 999 DUI arrests compared with […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 September 19, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about a possible telephone scam. A Hilo woman received a telephone call at her home on Tuesday (September 16) from a man claiming to represent "Brady and Caruso." The man, who called himself […]

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 September 19, 2008 Report No. C08028503 (See larger image here.) Loy Hancock …missing from his Mountain View home Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an 85-year-old Mountain View man who was reported missing Friday morning (September 19). […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 September 19, 2008 (Click photo for larger image.) Negrini Ortiz Eriksson Featured on "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted" Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted" features a Kona  man wanted for assaulting a police officer, a […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 September 18, 2008 Report No. C08026579 (See larger image here.) Patricia Kenny …Missing since August 30 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department is renewing its request for the public’s help in locating a 56-year-old woman who was reported missing on September […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 September 18, 2008 Report No. C08027081 (See larger image here.) Kyle Nakapaahu …missing since September 5 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since September 5. Kyle Nakapaahu is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-6, about […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 September 18, 2008 Report No. C08021571 (See larger image here.) Ashley Grammer …missing since July 14 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since July 14. Ashley Grammer is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-3, about […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 September 18, 2008 Report No. C08018820 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 17-year-old Ashley Taumoefolau, who was reported missing. She was found in Hilo in good health on September 11.

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 September 18, 2008 Report No. C08024477 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 26-year-old Shaun Dawes, who was reported missing. He was found in Sacramento, California, in good health on September 17.

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 September 17, 2008 (See larger image here.) Erich Jackson …Officer of the Year Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee named Officer Erich Jackson "Officer of the Year" in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (September 17) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. The committee […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 September 17, 2008 Media Release Officers from the Hawaii Police Department will climb atop Safeway stores in both Hilo and Kona at 6 a.m. Thursday (September 18) to raise money for the Special Olympics. The goal during the “2008 Cop on Top for […]

Hawaii Police Department Hawaii Island Police Activities League Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220/896-9710 September 16, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) in collaboration with the Keaukaha Community Association Athletics Program and Ben Pana will hold their second “Halloween Havoc” 3-on-3 basketball tournament on October 25 and 26 at the Kawananakoa […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Ian Lee Loy Phone: 961-2384 September 5, 2008 Report No. C08020669 (See larger image here.) From surveillance video …possible suspect in Puna burglary Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying an unknown male seen in the […]

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 September 12, 2008 Report No. C08027487 (See larger image here.) Kevin Patrick …reported missing on September 8 Media Release Hawaii County police are searching for a Puna man who was reported missing on September 8. Kevin Patrick of Orchidland Estates is described as Caucasian, 6-feet […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 15, 2008 Media Release During the week of September 9, 2008, through September 15, 2008, Big Island police arrested 32 motorists for drunk driving. Five 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 II Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 September 13, 2008 Report No. C08027929 Media Release At 11:58 a.m. Saturday (September 13) Ka’u police received a report of an apparent drowning at Pohinapale, Naalehu. A 54-year-old man was reportedly struck by a large wave and swept into a […]

Hawaii Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 September 12, 2008 Report No. C08027713 (See larger image here.) Leovegildo Mercado …charged with commercial promotion of marijuana and other offenses Media Release An 81-year-old Ka’u man is in police custody on drug and weapons charges in connection with a search […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing Officer Jesse Kerr Phone: 961-8121 September 11, 2008 (Click photo to see larger image.) Bonnie Castro Deja Vial …wanted for failing to appear in court Media Release Hawaii County police are searching for two Hilo women wanted on bench warrants for failing to appear in court. Bonnie Castro is 36 […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Ian Lee Loy Phone: 961-2381 September 11, 2008 Report No. C08027624 Media Release Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department are investigating an assault that reportedly occurred early Thursday morning (September 11) at a bar in downtown Hilo. At about 12:01 a.m., South Hilo patrol officers […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 September 9, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is cautioning motorists to exercise extra caution around sign wavers during the political campaign season. Police are also reminding candidates and their supporters to confine themselves to safe positions and to avoid sign waving […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Jr. Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 263 September 7, 2008 Report No. C08027223 (See larger image here.) Anthony Scott …charged with violating terms of release on bail Media Release (update with photo) A 51-year-old Kailua-Kona man who was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murder was released […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Jr. Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 263 September 7, 2008 Report No. C08027223 Media Release (update) A 51-year-old Kailua-Kona man who was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murder was released on that charge pending further investigation. Anthony Scott remains in police custody, however, for an unrelated […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 September 9, 2008 Report No. C08027205 Media Release A 55-year-old Ka’u man was hospitalized Sunday (September 7) after being hit by a sports-utility vehicle driven by his girlfriend. Early Sunday morning, Ka’u police responded to a report of a motor […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 September 8, 2008 Report No. C08026678 Media Release A man who died after a one-vehicle crash in Laupahoehoe on September 2 has been identified as Reid K. Barton of Laupahoehoe. Responding to a 11:41 a.m. call, North Hilo patrol officers determined that the man was […]

Hawaii Police Department South Kohala District Acting Sergeant Richard B. Toledo Phone: 887-3080 September 8, 2008 Report No. C08027269 Media Release Hawaii County police and fire personnel responded to a report of a fire at 10:21 p.m. Sunday (September 7) on the south side of Kawaihae Road (Route 19) near the 63-mile marker. The fire, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 8, 2008 Media Release During the week of September 2, 2008, through September 8, 2008, Big Island police arrested 20 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 Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Jr. Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 263 September 7, 2008 Report No. C08027223 Media Release On September 7, 2008, at about 6:30 a.m., Kona Patrol officers responded to a report of a death by stabbing occurring at a residence located on Alii Drive, North Kona. Upon […]

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 September 5, 2008 Report No. C08026579 (See larger image here.) Patricia Kenny …Missing since August 30 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 56-year-old woman who was reported missing. Patricia Kenny of Port Townsend, Washington, was last seen in the Hawaiian Paradise […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Darryel Tolentino Phone: 961-2213 September 5, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about a new e-mail scam. A Hilo man received an e-mail at his workplace on Thursday from a recipient posing as “FedEx Online Delivery Post.” The e-mail solicited personal and confidential […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Section Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 September 4, 2008 Report No. C08026941 Media Release A 26-year-old Kamuela man died Thursday (September 4) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash at the intersection of Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Puako Beach Drive in South Kohala. The victim was identified […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 September 4, 2008 Report No. C08013887 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 15-year-old Sharine Iopa, who was reported missing. She was found in Puna in good health on August 29.

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell KanehailuaPhone: 961-2252 September 4, 2008 Report No. C0826709 Media Release Hawaii County police have arrested a 19-year-old man for escape. Kyle Kekupono Lee Loy was reported to have escaped from Hale Nani Correctional Facility on Tuesday (September 2) at 9:09 p.m. On Wednesday (September 3), Criminal Investigation Detectives located […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 September 3, 2008 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club President Winston Churchill, right, presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer Edwin Namohala Jr. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Officer Edwin Namohala Jr. on August 28th […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 September 2, 2008 Report No. C08026686 Media Release A 55-year-old Waikoloa man died Tuesday (September 2,) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash at the intersection of Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Mauna Lani Drive in South Kohala. The victim was identified […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 September 2, 2008 Report No. C08026678 Media Release An unidentified male died Tuesday (September 2,) after being involved in a one-vehicle crash on Liloa Road in Laupahoehoe. Responding to a 11:41 a.m. call, North Hilo patrol officers determined that the male was operating a 4-door […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2213 September 2, 2008 Report No. C08026605 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is investigating a robbery reported early Tuesday morning (September 2) in Hilo. At about 1:30 a.m., south Hilo patrol officers responded to Hilo Medical Center to a report of a man having […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Sergeant Kelley Matsumoto Phone: 961-2213 September 2, 2008 Report No. T08004898 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the driver who struck a pedestrian on Railroad Avenue in a hit-and-run collision. On August 31 at 7:33 p.m., officers responded to a […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 September 2, 2008 Media Release During the week of August 26, 2008, through September 1, 2008, Big Island police arrested 33 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Four were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Sergeant Juergen Canda Phone: 966-5835 September 1, 2008 Report No. C08026538 Media Release Hawaii County police are investigating a robbery reported early Monday morning (September 1) in Puna. At 12:42 a.m., Puna patrol officers responded to Kaloli Point in Hawaiian Paradise Park, where three men and a woman reported that […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2247 August 29, 2008 (Click photo for larger image.) Ortiz Ault Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted” features a Paradise Park man wanted for the sexual assault of a minor and a Ka’u man […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 August 27, 2008 Report No. C08024477 (See larger image here.) Shaun Dawes …last seen on June 4 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 26-year-old Papaikou man who was reported missing on August 11. Shaun Dawes was last seen in […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 August 26, 2008 Report No. C08012556 (See larger image here.) Ikaika Renken-Gonsalves …missing since April 22 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is looking for a 17-year old boy reported missing. Ikaika Renken-Gonsalves of Kailua-Kona failed to return home on […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 August 26, 2008 Report No. C08025923 (See larger image here.) Hans Poouahi Jr. …missing since August 22 The Hawaii Police Department is assisting the Honolulu Police Department in searching for a 17-year-old boy reported missing from his Oahu residence since August 22. Hans Poouahi Jr. is […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 August 26, 2008 Report No. C08002881 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located Nivan N. Agres, who was wanted on outstanding bench warrants for negligent homicide and contempt of court. Agres turned himself in to the Hilo police station on August 21.

Hawaii Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 August 25, 2008 Report No. C08023825 Media Release Big Island police have located 15-year-old Jessica Rafael, who was reported missing. She was found Saturday on Oahu in good condition.

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 August 25, 2008 Report No. C08025734 Media Release A Kailua-Kona woman is in police custody following a domestic argument Sunday (August 24). Kona patrol officers responded to a 7:30 p.m. report of a domestic dispute at an apartment on Alii […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 August 25, 2008 Media Release During the week of August 19, 2008, through August 25, 2008, Big Island police arrested 16 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 DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 August 24, 2008 Report No. C08025688 Media Release A 33-year-old Mexican national from Kainaliu died Sunday (August 24) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Route 180 between the 7- and 8 mile markers in Kona. The victim was identified as Joel […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 August 22, 2008 Report No. C08025294 Media Release (update) An autopsy conducted Friday morning (August 22) on the body of Roberta June Whitehouse did not result in an immediate determination as to the exact cause of her death. The pathologist who performed […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-8112 August 21, 2008 Reference No. M08040233 Media Release Hawaii County police are warning the public about a cashier’s check mail scam. A Hilo woman reported Wednesday (August 20) that she received a letter in the mail claiming to be from Confidential Evaluations Inc. with […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 August 21, 2008 Report No. C08023825 (See larger image here.) Jessica Rafael …missing since August 4 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since August 4. Jessica Rafael is described as Hawaiian, 5-feet […]