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Hawaii Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 August 21, 2008 Report No. C08024586 (See larger image here.) Noah Mamala …missing since August 11 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since August 11. Noah Mamala is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-8, […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 August 21, 2008 Report No. C08024159 (See larger image here.) Kekai Keanu …missing since August 7 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Pahoa home since August 7. Kekai Keanu is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-4, […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 August 27, 2008 Report No. C08013887 (See larger image here.) Sharine Iopa …missing since May 4 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since May 4. Sharine Iopa is described as Hawaiian, […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 August 21, 2008 Report No. C08024891 (See larger image here.) Brayan Alidon …missing since August 14 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old boy reported missing from his Keaau home since August 14. Brayan Alidon is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-8, […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 August 21, 2008 Report No. C08025238 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 10-year-old Shellsea Gouveia-Asuncion, who was reported missing on August 19. She was found Thursday morning (August 21) in Kailua-Kona in good health. Acting Detective Walter Ah […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 August 20, 2008 Report No. C08025238 (See larger image here.) Shellsea Gouveia-Asuncion …missing since August 19 Media Release Big Island police are looking for a 10-year-old girl reported as missing who failed to return home on August 19. Shellsea Gouveia-Asuncion […]

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Captain Chad Basque Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 249 August 19, 2008 Report No. C08023079 (See larger image here.) Clinton Ross …last heard from on June 7 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 46-year-old Kamuela man reported missing. Clinton Ross was last heard from on June 7. He […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 August 18, 2008 Report No. C08002881 (See larger image here.) Nivan N. Agres …wanted for contempt of court and negligent homicide Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on outstanding bench warrants for negligent […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 August 18, 2008 Report No. C08024683 Media Release (corrects fatality count) A 54-year-old Hilo man who was critically injured in a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision on August 12, 2008 on Kamehameha Avenue just south of Kumu Street has died. The victim was identified as […]

Hawaii Police Department Hilo Patrol SectionLieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 August 12, 2008 Report No. C08025096 (See larger image here.) Deryl Eugene Van Houtian …missing since August 17 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 43-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing on Sunday (August 17). Deryl Eugene […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing Sergeant Nancy Haitsuka Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 259 August 18, 2008 Media Release The public is invited to the grand opening of a new Kailua-Kona mini police station at Hale Halawai. A dedication ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 22. Refreshments will be served.

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 August 18, 2008 Media Release During the week of August 12, 2008, through August 18, 2008, Big Island police arrested 28 motorists for drunk driving. Ten of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. So far this year, there have been 886 DUI […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 August 18, 2008 (See larger image here.) Members of the 73rd Recruit Class (left to right): Courtney Bello, Benjamin Nishimoto, Wyattlane Nahale, Joshua Flynn, Chester Franco, Jess Lambert, Chere Rae Lyons Media Release The seven members of the Hawaii Police Department’s 74th Recruit […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 August 15, 2008 Report No. C08024683 Media Release (update) A 54-year-old Hilo man who was critically injured in a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision on August 12, 2008 on Kamehameha Avenue just south of Kumu Street has died. The victim was identified as Steven H. […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigation Section Area II Acting Captain Glenn Y. Uehana Phone: 326-4646 ext. 230 August 14, 2008 Report No. C08024682 Media Release (Update) An autopsy was conducted on Victoria Vickers at the Kona Community Hospital Thursday morning. It was determined that she died as a result of a stab wound to her […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua August 13, 2008 Report No. C08022942 Media Release (update) As part of the investigation into the disappearance of Dawn GAMBSKY, Hilo Criminal Investigation Section Detectives executed a search warrant on the GAMBSKY property, located on 37th Avenue, in the Orchidland Estates Subdivision. The search […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigation Section Area II Lieutenant Darren K. Horio Phone: 326-4646 ext. 266 August 13, 2008 Report No. C08024682 Media Release (Update) As a follow up to this morning’s media release, the Hawaii Police Department has identified the victim of an apparent stabbing occurring on Tuesday evening, as Victoria Vickers, a 57 […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigation Section Area II Acting Captain Glenn Y. Uehana Phone: 326-4646 ext. 230 August 13, 2008 Report No. C08024682 Media Release On August 12, 2008, Kona Patrol officers responded to a reported stabbing case in a subdivision in South Kona. A female adult was found within a residence, deceased. Another female […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 August 12, 2008 Report No. C08024683 Media Release A 54-year-old Hilo man was critically injured in a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision on Kamehameha Avenue just south of Kumu Street. Responding to a 7:28 p.m. call, South Hilo patrol officers determined that the victim was […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Benjamin Galluppi Phone: 961-2213 August 12, 2008 Report No. C08024564 Media Release (update) Big Island Police have located 29-year-old Lambert PHILLIP, who was reported missing. He was found Tuesday morning (August 12) in Hilo in good health.

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 August 11, 2008 Media Release During the week of August 5, 2008, through August 11, 2008, Big Island police arrested 23 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 Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 August 8, 2008 Media Release There will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern along a portion of Leilani Street on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon), traffic will flow in the easterly direction only on Leilani […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 August 6, 2008 (See larger image here.) Marjorieann Kahookele …Officer of the Month Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Marjorieann Kahookele as "Officer of the Month" in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (August 6) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Kahookele was recognized […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 August 5, 2008 Media Release During the week of July 29, 2008, through August 4, 2008, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Five were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 August 4, 2008 Media Release During the week of July 22, 2008, through July 28, 2008, Big Island police arrested 31 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 Kona Patrol Section Captain Chad Basque Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 249 August 4, 2008 Report No. C08022973 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is looking for witnesses to a bicycle crash on July 27 in Kailua-Kona. A 51-year-old Kailua-Kona man was riding his bike west on Henry Street at approximately 2:15 p.m. when […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 July 30, 2008 Report No. C08022942 (See larger image here.) Dawn Gambsky …missing since January Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 34-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing. Dawn K. Gambsky was last seen at her Orchidland Estates home in […]

Hawaii Police Department HI-PAL Program, Area I Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220 July 30, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department’s traffic Services and Hawaii Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) held a “Click It or Ticket” 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on July 19 and 20 at the Honokaa Sports Complex gymnasium. Thirty-two teams entered in […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Sergeant Darryel Tolentino Phone: 961-2213 July 26, 2008 Report No. C08022896 Media Release Hawaii County Police are investigating an incident that resulted in the hospitalization of a 20-year-old man. On Saturday (July 26) at 7:17 p.m., South Hilo Patrol Officers responded to Hilo Medical Center in response to a call […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Greg Esteban Phone: 961-2213 July 25, 2008 Report No. T08004182 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is investigating a traffic collision involving an on-duty police officer. At about 10 a.m. Friday, police received a report of a two-car collision at the intercession of Komohana Street and Kukuau […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna July 25, 2008 Phone: 961-2244 July 25, 2008 (Click photo for larger image.)     Ortiz Lancaster Ng Wanted persons Mauro Martin Ortiz, left, and Alexander Kaleookalani Lancaster are featured on "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted," along with Frank Ng Jr (at right), who has been missing […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 July 24, 2008 Report No. C08022036 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is warning Big Island businesses about a scam involving the use of a phone relay service. In the scam, a phone relay operator calls and relays information for the perpetrator, who supposedly […]

Hawaii Police Department Officer of the Chief Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 July 24, 2008 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club President Winston Churchill, left, presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer Dominic Uyetake. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Vice Officer Dominic Uyetake on Thursday (July […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 July 23, 2008 Report No. C08004588 (See larger image here.) Riva Alves …missing since February 12 Media Release Big Island police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported missing since February 12. Riva Alves of Kailua-Kona is described as part […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 July 23, 2008 Report No. C08022410 (See larger image here.) John Kanekoa …charged with felony weapon offense Media Release Hawaii Police Department detectives have arrested and charged a 60-year-old man with a felony weapons offense for attempting to enter the state building […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 July 21, 2008 Report No. C08013887 (See larger image here.) Sharine Iopa …missing since May 4 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since May 4. Sharine Iopa is described as part Hawaiian, 4-foot-11, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 July 21, 2008 Media Release During the week of July 15, 2008, through July 21, 2008, Big Island police arrested 41 motorists for drunk driving. Ten of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One was under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Section Lieutenant Jeremie Evangelista Phone: 326-4646 July 18, 2008 Report No. C08022063 Media Release Big Island police initiated multiple criminal investigations stemming from a domestic dispute at a home on Alahou Street in Kailua-Kona. At about 5:30 p.m. Friday (July 18), Kona patrol officers responded to a call from a […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2213 July 16, 2008 Report No. C08021808 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever was responsible for a robbery off Rainbow Drive in Hilo on Wednesday (July 16). At approximately 3:40 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 July 16, 2008 Report No. C08012459 (See larger image here.) Nicole Yates …missing since April 22 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since April 22. Nicole Yates is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-6, about […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 July 25, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is reminding Hilo motorists that one-way traffic patterns on portions of Waianuenue Avenue and Kapiolani Street will take effect on Tuesday morning (July 29) as schools open for the fall semester. From 7:15 to 8 […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2251 July 15, 2008 Report No. C08019301 (See larger image here.) Mauro Martin Ortiz …indicted for sexual assault Media Release (update No. 3) Big Island police are renewing their request for help in locating 28-year-old Mauro Martin Ortiz, who is wanted for the sexual assault […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Detective Kenneth A. K. Quiocho Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 281 July 14, 2008 Report No. C08004608 (See larger image here.) Frank Ng Jr. …reported missing February 13 Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 28-year-old Kamuela man. Frank Ng Jr. of […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 July 14, 2008 Report No. C08021387 (See larger image here.) Jonathan F. Teo …charged with assault Media Release (update) Big Island police have charged a 27-year-old Waikoloa man with assault offenses in connection with a stabbing at Laupahoehoe Point on Sunday (July 13). Jonathan […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2252 July 14, 2008 Report No. C08021387 Media Release Big Island police are investigating an incident early Sunday (July 13) that resulted in the hospitalization of a 34-year-old man. At 12:12 a.m. Sunday, North Hilo Patrol officers responded to Laupahoehoe Point in response to reports […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 July 14, 2008 Media Release During the week of July 8, 2008, through July 14, 2008, Big Island police arrested 24 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Sergeant George Makua Phone: 961-2213 July 8, 2008 Report No. C08020759 Media Release (update) Big Island police have located 33-year-old Misty Wardlow, who was reported missing. She was found Monday evening (July 7) in Keaau in good health.

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 July 8, 2008 Report No. C08010082 (See larger image here.) Breanna Ayala …missing since April 1 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since April 1. Breanna Ayala is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-2, about […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 July 8, 2008 Report No. C08020357 (See larger image here.) Jay Abregana …missing since July 1 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 14-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since July 1. Jay Abregana is described as Filipino, 5-feet tall, […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Sergeant George Makua Phone: 961-2213 July 7, 2008 Report No. C08020759 (See larger image here.) Misty Wardlow …missing since July 2 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 33-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing. Misty Wardlow was last seen in Hilo on the morning of […]

Hawaii Police Department Hilo Patrol Section Sergeant George Makua Phone: 961-2213 July 7, 2008 Report No. C08020317 (See larger image here.) Corey Robert Green …missing since June 9 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 39-year-old Colorado man who was reported missing. Corey Robert Green, who was seeking employment on the Big Island, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 July 7, 2008 Media Release During the week of July 1, 2008, through July 7, 2008, Big Island police arrested 24 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Five were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 July 3, 2008 Report No. C08019301 (See larger image here.) Cabarloc Ortiz Media Release (update No. 2) Big Island police have charged a 28-year-old Puna woman with second-degree hindering prosecution in connection with the reported sexual assault of a female minor on the morning […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 July 2, 2008 Media Release (corrects number) Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna has promoted nine Big Island police officers from the rank of sergeant/detective to lieutenant, effective July 1. The new lieutenants have been assigned to the following sections: Lieutenant Miles Chong – Vice […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 July 2, 2008 (See larger image here.) Carrie Akina …’Officer of the Month’ for West Hawaii Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Carrie Akina as “Officer of the Month” in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (July 2) at King Kamehameha’s Kona […]

Hawaii Police Department Ka’u District Captain Andrew Burian Phone: 939-2520 July 2, 2008 Report No. C08020274 Media Release (corrected phone number) Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever was responsible for a burglary at a gas station on Prince Kuhio Boulevard in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates early this week. Sometime […]

Hawaii Police Department Ka’u District Captain Andrew Burian Phone: 939-2520 July 2, 2008 Report No. C08020274 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever was responsible for a burglary at a gas station on Prince Kuhio Boulevard in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates early this week. Sometime between 7:20 p.m. […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Ronald Paul Phone: 961-2254 July 1, 2008 Report No. C08019301 (See larger image here.) Mauro Martin Ortiz …wanted for sexual assault Media Release Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 28-year-old man wanted for the sexual assault of a […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 July 1, 2008 Media Release Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna has promoted 10 Big Island police officers from the rank of sergeant/detective to lieutenant, effective July 1. The new lieutenants have been assigned to the following sections: Lieutenant Miles Chong – Vice Section, Area […]

Hawaii Police Department Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 June 30, 2008 Report No. C08020058 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a paragliding crash Sunday (June 29) in South Kohala that injured a 43-year-old Kailua-Kona man. Around 12:22 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers and Hawaii Fire Department rescue personnel received a report […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2216 June 30, 2008 Report No. C08020053 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 22-year-old woman who was reported missing from her Hilo home. Eva Marie Schmidtke is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-2, about 130 pounds with brown […]

Hawaii Police Department Ka’u District Captain Andrew Burian Phone: 939-2520 June 30, 2008 Report No. C08019977 Media Release Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest case in connection with a Kona man who disappeared while picking opihi in Ka’u on Saturday (June 28). Nathan Labarios, 58, of Kainaliu was reported missing at 4:45 p.m. […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Richard Sherlock Phone: 961-22252 June 30, 2008 Report No. C07025980 (See larger image here.) Sean Ryan …missing since August 12, 2007 Media Release (update) Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 23-year-old man who disappeared last year while visiting from […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 June 30, 2008 Media Release During the week of June 24, 2008, through June 30, 2008, Big Island police arrested 20 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 Acting Lieutenant Zack Houchin Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 262 August 29, 2008 Report No. C08016806 (See larger image here.) Donimic Brooks …wanted for burglary Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is renewing its request for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a Kailua-Kona […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 June 28, 2008 Report No. C08019975 Media Release A 20-year-old Pahoa man died Saturday (June 28) from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Kahakai Boulevard and Opelu Street in Hawaiian Beaches. The victim was identified as Jonathan W. […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2276 June 27, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department’s Traffic Services Section and the Hawaii Island Police Activities Leauge (HI-PAL) held a Click It or Ticket 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on May 16-18 at the Keaau High School Gymnasium. Sixty-one teams entered […]

Hawaii Police Department Officer of the Chief Acting Chief Harry Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 June 26, 2008 (See larger image here.) Aloha Exchange Club President Winston Churchill, left, and Program Director Joey Estrella pose with ‘Officer of the Month’ James Correa. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Hilo Patrol Officer James Correa […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 June 25, 2008 Report No. C08007623 (See larger image here.) Nohealani Balai …missing since March 9 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Pahoa home since March 9. Nohealani Balai is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-4, […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2276 June 24, 2008 Report No. C08019301 (See larger image here.) Mauro Martin Ortiz …wanted for sexual assault Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 28-year-old man wanted for a sexual assault in Puna. A […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing School Resource Officer Roy Valera Phone: 899-0077 June 23, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department invites teenagers and young adults to participate in “Night Hoops,” free-play basketball events in Waikoloa, Honokaa and Kohala. The Night Hoops activities will be held from 5-9 p.m. at the following locations on the […]

Hawaii Police Department Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 June 23, 2008 Report No. C08012557 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from his Hilo home since May 17. Matthew K.D. Robertson-Kapoo is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-7, 195 pounds with brown eyes and black hair that […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 June 23, 2008 Media Release During the week of June 17, 2008, through June 23, 2008, Big Island police arrested 16 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. So far this year, there have been 670 DUI […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2213 June 19, 2008 Report No. C08018556 Media Release (time of assault corrected) Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a pickup truck who sexually assaulted a hitchhiker over the weekend. The man was traveling Puna bound […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 June 19, 2008 Report No. C08018820 (See larger image here.) Brayan Alidon …missing since May 29 Media Release Big Island Police are searching for a 16-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since May 29. Brayan Alidon is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-8, […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 18, 2008 Report No. C08016806 (See larger image here.) Donimic Brooks …wanted for burglary Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a Kailua-Kona burglary. Someone entered a […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 June 17, 2008 Report No. C08009395 (See larger image here.) Honeyrose Stanley …missing since March 25 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Pahoa home since march 25. Honeyrose Stanley is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-2, […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2213 June 16, 2008 Report No. C08018556 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a pickup truck who sexually assaulted a hitchhiker over the weekend. The man was traveling Puna bound on Route 11 near […]

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Section Captain Chad Basque Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 249 June 16, 2008 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible for an outbreak of graffiti in the Kona district. The graffiti appeared in and around Kailua town over the last three […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 June 16, 2008 Media Release During the week of June 10, 2008, through June 16, 2008, Big Island police arrested 29 motorists for drunk driving. Three 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 June 13, 2008 Report No. C08018392 Media Release (update) A 41-year-old Kamuela man died Friday (June 13) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Route 190 between the 18- and 19- mile markers in the Puuanahulu area of North Kona. The victim […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 June 13, 2008 Media Release At 12:16 a.m. today (June 13), Kona patrol officers reported a one-vehicle crash on Route 190 between the 18- and 19-mile markers in the Puuanahulu area.  One person was confirmed dead at the scene. No further information was […]

Hawaii Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Samuel Jelsma Phone: 961-2253 June 12, 2008 Report No. C08017489 (See larger image here.) Edward Delos Santos …arrested for meth trafficking and other drug offenses Media Release (update) Big Island police have arrested and charged a second suspect with meth trafficking in connection with the service of a […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2211 June 10, 2008 Report No. C08011334 (See larger image here.) Chye Galante …missing since April 11 Media Release Hawaii County police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old boy who has been missing from his Hilo home since […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 June 10, 2008 Report No. C08018135 Media Release Big Island Police are investigating a robbery Tuesday (June 10) at a Waimea pharmacy. An unidentified man who appeared to be armed with a handgun entered the pharmacy off Kawaihae Road with […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Richard Sherlock Phone: 961-2379 June 10, 2008 Report No. C08018030 Media Release Hilo Detectives are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred in Keaau on Monday (June 9). At approximately 3 p.m., Puna patrol officers responded to a call of a robbery at a home […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 June 8, 2008 Report No. C08017878 Media Release (time corrected) A 29-year-old Hilo man died Sunday of injuries sustained from a fall in the upper Piihonua area of Hilo. At 11:25 a.m., South Hilo patrol officers and Fire Department personnel responded to a report […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 June 9, 2008 Media Release During the week of June 3, 2008, through June 9, 2008, Big Island police arrested 30 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 South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 June 8, 2008 Report No. C08017878 Media Release A 29-year-old Hilo man died Sunday of injuries sustained from a fall in the upper Piihonua area of Hilo. At 11:25 p.m., South Hilo patrol officers and Fire Department personnel responded to a report of […]

Hawaii Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Samuel Jelsma Phone: 961-2253 June 6, 2008 Report No. C08017489 (See larger image here.) Bill Shane Vierra …charged with meth trafficking Media Release A 38-year-old Puna man has been arrested and charged with meth trafficking after vice officers served a search warrant on his property and recovered […]

Hawaii Police Department Hawaii Isle Police Activities League Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220/896-9710 June 5, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department’s Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL), in collaboration with American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO-East Hawaii), will hold a youth 10 and Under Age Division Soccer Festival on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, […]

Hawaii Police Department Hawaii Isle Police Activities League Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2220/896-9710 June 5, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department’s Traffic Services Section and the Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) will hold another Click It or Ticket 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, at the Honokaa […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Acting Sergeant Kelley Matsumoto Phone: 961-2213 June 4, 2008 Report No. C08017389 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons who vandalized a playground set at the YMCA in Hilo. Sometime between 7 p.m. Tuesday (June 3) and 6:30 […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 June 6, 2008 (See larger image here.) Officer Erich Jackson …Officer of the Month Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Erich Jackson as “Officer of the Month” in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (June 4) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 June 2, 2008 Media Release During the week of May 27, 2008, through June 2, 2008, Big Island police arrested 28 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 Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 29, 2008 Report No. C08015425 Media Release (update No. 3) Hawaii County police are renewing their request for the public’s help in connection with a May 18 robbery in Waimea. A privately funded reward of $2,000 is being offered […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 May 29, 2008 Report No. C08016511 Media Release (update) An autopsy conducted Wednesday (May 28) determined that 27-year-old Vincent E. Scerbo of the Ainaloa subdivision in Puna died of asphyxia due to fresh water drowning. At 12:21 p.m. Tuesday (May 27), South Hilo […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 May 28, 2008 Report No. C08014637 (See larger image here.) Ashley Taumoefolau …missing since May 10 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Keaau home since May 10. Ashley Taumoefolau is described as Tongan, 5-foot-5, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 27, 2008 Media Release During the week of May 20, 2008, through May 26, 2008, Big Island police arrested 27 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three were under the age of 21. So far […]