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Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 May 27, 2008 Report No. C08016511 Media Release (name corrected) A 27-year-old Puna man died Tuesday of injuries sustained at Boiling Pots, also known as Peepee falls. At 12:21 p.m., South Hilo patrol officers and Fire Department personnel responded to a report of […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 25, 2008 Media Release Big Island police have issued 1,818 speeding tickets so far this year as they continue their crackdown on speeding motorists. Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto, head of the Traffic Services Section, said police will increase speed checkpoints island wide. "The crackdown […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Richard Sherlock Phone: 961-2379 May 23, 2008 Report No. C07037593 (See larger photo) Willie Dennis Eriksson…missing since November 7, 2007 Media Release Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 42-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing on November […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 May 23, 2008 (Click photo for larger image.)     Moon Ng Jensen Missing persons Sophie Moon and Frank Ng Jr. are featured on "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted," along with William Tory Jensen (at right), who is wanted for meth trafficking. Media Release […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 May 21, 2008 Report No. C08015425 Media Release (update) Hawaii County police are renewing their request for the public’s help in connection with a robbery early Sunday (May 18.) The victim reported that he was awakened at about 2:30 a.m. […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2213 May 20, 2008 Report No. C08015423 (See larger image here.) Artist’s rendering of suspect in abduction and sexual assault Media Release Hawaii County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with an abduction and sexual assault […]

Hawaii Police Department Hamakua District Officer William Torres Phone: 775-7533 May 19, 2008 Report No. C08015591 Media Release Hawaii County police responded Monday to a report of an overturned mule-drawn wagon in Waipio Valley. Investigation revealed that the tongue of the wagon broke around 1:40 p.m. on Waipio Valley Road. As the driver attempted to […]

Hawaii Police Department Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 May 19, 2008 Report No. C08013606 (See larger image here.) A bell like this one was stolen from the Hilo Hooganji Mission. Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in locating a bell and the person or persons who stole […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 19, 2008 Media Release During the week of May 13, 2008, through May 19, 2008, Big Island police arrested 30 motorists for drunk driving. Five 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 Detective David Araki Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 238 May 18, 2008 Report No. C08015425 Media Release (update) Hawaii County police are investigating a robbery that occurred in the Hoku’ula Street area of Waimea Town early this morning (May 18). The victim reported that he was awakened at about […]

Hawaii Police Department South Kohala District Sergeant Jeremie Evangelista Phone: 887-3080 May 18, 2008 Report No. C08015425 Media Release Hawaii County police are investigating a robbery that occurred in the Hoku’ula Street area of Waimea Town early this morning (May 18). The victim reported that he was awakened at about 2:30 a.m. to find an […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 May 16, 2008 Media Release Hawaii County Police Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna has promoted five officers to higher ranks effective Friday (May 16.) Larry Weber was promoted to major. He now heads the Administrative Bureau’s Technical Services Division, which includes Communications Maintenance, Communications […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 May 16, 2008 (See larger image here.) Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna salutes in honor of four officers who were killed in the line of duty: Manuel Cadinha, William “Red” Oili, Ronald “Shige” Jitchaku and Kenneth Keliipio. Media Release Members of the public helped […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section) Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 May 16, 2008 Report No. C08014899 (Click photo for larger image.) Cailey-Leigh Walker Photo No. 1 Cailey-Leigh Walker Photo No. 2 Casey-Leigh Sabate Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 2-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since April 3. […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2211 May 15, 2008 Report No. C08014393 (See larger image here.) Canon HJ-21 Camera lens reported stolen Media Release Big Island police are asking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen camera lens reportedly taken in early May. A visiting production company was in Hilo […]

Hawaii Police Department Ka’u District Captain James O’Connor Phone: 939-2520 May 15, 2008 Report No. C08015141 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons who ran over and damaged approximately 20 stop signs and street signs Wednesday night (May 14) in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Larry Weber Phone: 961-2251 May 13, 2008 Report No. C08014596 Media Release (update) Preliminary results of an autopsy conducted Tuesday morning (May 13) indicate that 37-year-old David M. Davis of Kailua-Kona died of multiple trauma consistent with a fall. Fire Department personnel located his body at the bottom […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing Lieutenant Andrew Burian Phone: 961-2350 May 13, 2008 (See larger image here.) Big Island students take the DARE pledge Monday in Hilo. Media Release Approximately 1,000 elementary and middle school students on the Big Island took the DARE pledge to remain drug free for life during DARE Day 2008 ceremonies […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Larry Weber Phone: 961-2251 May 12, 2008 Report No. C08014596 Media Release Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest case in connection with the body of an opihi picker found Saturday (May 10) in the Honokaa District. The victim has been identified as 37-year-old David M. Davis […]

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 May 12, 2008 Report No. C08014776 (See larger image here.) Sophie B. Moon …missing since May 11 Media Release (update with photo) Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 54-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing Monday (May 12). Sophie […]

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 May 12, 2008 Report No. C08014776 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 54-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing Monday (May 12). Sophie B. Moon of Hawaiian Paradise Park was last seen at 6:45 p.m. Sunday (May […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 12, 2008 Media Release During the week of May 6, 2008, through May 12, 2008, Big Island police arrested 36 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Hamakua District Captain Randy Apele Phone: 775-7533 May 9, 2008 Report No. C08014382 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person who stole a laptop from a Special Education classroom at Honokaa High School. The IBM ThinkPad was removed from room E2A Thursday (May 8) […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 9, 2008 Media Release Big Island Police are warning residents that the annual "Click It or Ticket" campaign for  2008  is on its way. Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto, head of the Traffic Services Section, said roving patrols and seat belt enforcement checkpoints will be set up […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 May 7, 2008 (Select photo for larger image.) Officer Luke Watkins …Officer of the Month Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Luke Watkins as “Officer of the Month” in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday, May 7, at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 May 7, 2008 Media Release During the week of April 29, 2008, through May 5, 2008, Big Island police arrested 28 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 Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 May 6, 2008 (Click photo for larger image.) Cadinha Oili Jitchaku Keliipio Police Week honors fallen officers Manuel Cadinha (1918), William "Red" Oili (1936), Ronald "Shige" Jitchaku (1990), and Kenneth Keliipio (1997). Media Release The public is invited to attend Police Week festivities […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2211 May 5, 2008 Report No. C08011334 (See larger image here.) Chye Galante …missing since April 11 Media Release Hawaii County police are searching for a 14-year-old boy who has been missing from his Hilo home since April 11. Chye Robert Kulakauka Galante is […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing Officer Jesse Kerr Phone: 961-8120 May 5, 2008 (See larger image here.) Signs like this one have been erected to remind motorists that the county’s noise ordinance will be enforced. Media Release In response to complaints about noisy car sound systems, Hawaii county workers have erected warning signs on Banyan […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 May 05, 2008 Report No. C0802254 (See larger image here.) Kale Ramangmau …missing since March 13 Media Release Hawaii Island police are searching for a 15-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since March 13. Kale Ramangmau is described as Filipino, 5-foot-3, […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 May 5, 2008 Report No. C08013412 Media Release Hawaii Island police have found 16-year-old Rebecca Thomas of Kailua-Kona who was reported missing. She was located Saturday night in Kailua-Kona in good condition.

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 May 05, 2008 Report No. C08012099 (See larger image here.) Delsin Amaral …missing since April 18 Media Release Hawaii Island police are searching for a 15-year-old boy reported missing from his Papaikou home since April 18. Delsin Amaral is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-7, […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 May 4, 2008 Report No. C08013654 (See larger image here.) Rina L. Shimizu …charged with assault on a police officer and other offenses Media Release (update) East Hawaii detectives charged a 27-year-old Puna woman with various offenses in connection with an incident early Thursday […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 May 2, 2008 Report No. C08013412 (See larger image here.) Rebecca Thomas …Missing since April 29 Media Release Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing. Rebecca Thomas of Kailua-Kona […]

Hawaii Police Department Hilo Patrol Section Acting Sergeant Richard Miyamoto Phone: 961-2213 May 2, 2008 Report No. C08013374 Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in identify the vandalists who painted graffiti in eight locations in Keaukaha between April 27 and April 29. The graffiti consists of what appears to be […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Larry Weber Phone: 961-2251 May 2, 2008 Report No. C08013654 Media Release (update) (first name corrected) Hawaii County police have arrested a second person in connection with an attempted murder Thursday (May 1) in lower Puna. Thirty-year-old Peleaulani Mahi of Wainaku was arrested Friday morning (May […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Larry Weber Phone: 961-2251 May 2, 2008 Report No. C08013654 Media Release (update) Hawaii County police have arrested a second person in connection with an attempted murder Thursday (May 1) in lower Puna. Thirty-year-old Pele Aulani Mahi of Wainaku was arrested Friday morning (May 2) at […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Larry Weber Phone: 961-2251 April 2, 2008 Report No. C08013654 Media Release East Hawaii detectives are investigating an attempted murder that occurred in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision in lower Puna early last night (May 1) at about 7:25 p.m.  Detectives with the department’s Vice section attempted […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 May 1, 2008 Report No. C08013533 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons who stole two Macintosh computers from a building at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. The burglary took place sometime […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 May 1, 2008 (See larger image here.) Members of the 73rd Recruit Class: (Standing left to right): Sean Phelan, Joseph Villa, Joseph Rocha, Dwight Walker, Marco Segobia, Matthew Lewis, Jon Carvalho (Seated): Aaron Cork, John McCarron, Benjamin Galluppi, Eric Reyes Media Release Eleven […]

Hawaii Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Samuel Jelsma Phone: 961-2253 April 30, 2008 Report No. C08013392 (See larger image here.) Lynn Dionise …charged with meth trafficking Media Release A 51-year-old Hilo woman was arrested and charged with drug offenses after vice officers served a search warrant on her Keaukaha condominium unit and recovered […]

Hawaii Police Department Hilo Patrol Sergeant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 April 29, 2008 Report No. C08013263 (See larger image here.) Ronald Kahee Jr. …missing since April 26 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 44-year-old Hilo man who has been missing since Saturday (April 26). Ronald Kahee Jr. […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 28, 2008 Media Release During the week of April 22, 2008, through April 28, 2008, Big Island police arrested 22 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Four were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 April 24, 2008 Report No. C08012665 (See larger image here.) Anousack Hamilton …charged with attempted murder Media Release Big Island police have charged a 29-year-old Hilo man with attempted second-degree murder stemming from an incident in the parking lot of a business on […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 April 22, 2008 Report No. C08012362 Media Release (update) An autopsy performed on the remains of an unidentified man found in the lower Puna subdivision of Kalapana Seaview Estates did not result in a determination of an exact cause of death. The […]

Hawaii Police Department Hamakua District Captain Randy Apele Phone: 775-7533 April 22, 2008 Report No. C08012385 Media Release (update) Big Island police have located 19-year-old Jolee Hall of Honokaa, who was reported missing on Monday (April 21). She was found in good condition in Honokaa on Tuesday morning (April 22).

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 April 22, 2008 Report No. C08012254 Media Release (update No. 2) An autopsy performed on the body of 76-year-old Philip L. Monette of Pahoa indicated that he died as a result of asphyxiation secondary to drowning. Beachgoers reported finding the body floating in the […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant George Makua Phone: 961-2213 April 22, 2008 Report No. C08012379 Media Release (revised) Hawaii County police are looking for witnesses to an assault at Leleiwi Beach Park in Hilo on Monday. A 60-year-old Hilo man reported that while he was cutting grass near the three-pavilion parking lot near […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant George Makua Phone: 961-2213 April 22, 2008 Report No. C08012379 Media Release Hawaii County police are looking for witnesses to an assault at Leleiwi Beach Park in Hilo on Monday. A 60-year-old Hilo man reported that while he was cutting grass near the three-pavilion parking lot near the […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 April 21, 2008 Report No. C08012362 Media Release Big Island police are looking into the death of a person whose body was found in the lower Puna subdivision of Kalapana Seaview Estates. The badly decomposed remains appear to be that of an […]

Hawaii Police Department Hamakua District Captain Randy Apele Phone: 775-7533 April 21, 2008 Report No. C08012385 (See larger image here.) Jolee Hall …missing since Monday Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 19-year-old Honokaa woman who was reported missing at 10:30 a.m. on Monday (April 21). Jolee Hall […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Greg Esteban Phone: 961-2211 April 21, 2008 Report No. C08012024 (See larger image here.) Gregory Rudd …missing since February Media Release Hawaii County police are looking for a 44-year-old man who was reported missing. Gregory Rudd, who has not been seen since February, reportedly lives in the Puna […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 April 21, 2008 Report No. C08012254 Media Release (update) Hawaii County police have identified a body found in Hilo on Sunday ( April 20) as 76-year-old Philip L. Monette of Pahoa. Beachgoers reported finding the body floating in the water at Reed’s Bay early […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 April 21, 2008 Report No. C08012254 Media Release Hawaii County police have opened a coroner’s inquest case in connection with a body found in Hilo on Sunday ( April 20). Beachgoers reported finding the body floating in the water off Reed’s Bay early Sunday […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 21, 2008 Media Release During the week of April 15, 2008, through April 21, 2008, Big Island police arrested 26 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department North Hilo District Captain Randy Apele Phone: 962-2120 April 17, 2008 Report No. C08010760 Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons who stole five computers from Laupahoehoe High School. The brand-new black and silver Lenovo brand laptop computers were removed from the […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 April 17, 2008 (Click photo for larger image).   Missing: Frank Ng. Jr. Wanted: William Tory Jensen Media Release The next edition of the Crime Stoppers television program "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted" will feature a missing Waimea man and a Kona man wanted for […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 April 14, 2008 Report No. C07035918 (See larger image here.) Ama Salas …charged in home invasion robbery Media Release (update) Big Island police have charged an 18-year-old Puna man in connection with the investigation of a home invasion robbery at a home in the Hawaiian […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 14, 2008 Media Release During the week of April 8, 2008, through April 14, 2008, Big Island police arrested 22 motorists for drunk driving. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 April 11, 2008 Report No. C08011140 Media Release An autopsy conducted today (April 11) determined that 60-year-old Robert B. Tsukazaki of Hilo died of a heart attack and not from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash yesterday (April 10) on Route 190 in North […]

Hawaii Police Department Hawaii Island Police Activities League Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2219 April 11, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department’s Traffic Services section and the Hawaii Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) are sponsoring a “Click It or Ticket” 3-on-3 basketball tournament on May 16-18 at the Keaau High School gymnasium. Team entries […]

Hawaii Police Department Hilo Patrol Acting Sergeant Daryel Tolentino Phone 961-2213 April 11, 2008 Report No. C08006742 Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a group of males who attacked two men on Banyan Drive on March 2. A group of approximately five local males approached a 26-year-old Hilo […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 April 10, 2008 Report No. C08011140 Media Release Police traffic investigators have identified a 60-year-old Hilo man who died Thursday (April 10) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Route 190, .3 miles north of the 22 mile-marker in North Kona. The […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 April 10, 2008 Report No. C08011140 Media Release A 60-year-old Hilo man died Thursday (April 10) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Route 190, .3 miles north of the 22 mile-marker in North Kona. Responding to a 8:53 a.m. call, Kona […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone:326-4646, Ext. 230 April 10, 2008 Report No. C08001894 Media Release (update) Big Island police have arrested a 47-year-old man they had been seeking in connection with an attempted sexual assault in Kona on January 18.  Jose Zepeda Anguiano was arrested Wednesday evening (April […]

Hawaii Police Department South Kohala District Sergeant Jeremie Evangelista Phone: 887-3080 April 8, 2008 Report No. C08004608 (See larger image here.) Frank Ng Jr. …reported missing February 13 Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 28-year-old Kamuela man. Frank Ng Jr. of Kamuela was reported missing on February 13. He […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Detective Richard Sherlock Phone: 961-2252 April 8, 2008 Report No. C07035918 (Select photo for larger image.) Darren Joao Wendy Joao Media Release (update) Hawaii County Police have arrested two men wanted in connection with the investigation of a home invasion robbery in Hawaiian Acres on November 24. Sven D. […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 November 7, 2008 Report No. C08032955 (See larger image here.) Robert Grant …person of interest Media Release (update) Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest in connection with […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 April 07, 2008 Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying burglars or recognizing items that were taken during burglaries in Puna last month. Police responded to several burglaries in the Hawaiian Beaches and Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivisions during […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 April 7, 2008 Media Release During the week of April 1, 2008, through April 7, 2008, Big Island police arrested 32 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 961-2384 November 6, 2008 Report No. C08032955 Media Release Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section are investigating an assault that occurred near the Pahoa Fire Station on Saturday (November 1). Puna patrol officers responded to a call about an unresponsive […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 July 7, 2008 Report No. C08020684 Media Release (update) Big Island police have identified a man who died Sunday (July 6) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) as Peter Paul Quesada III of Kailua-Kona. Responding to […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 July 6, 2008 Report No. C08020684 Media Release A 41-year-old Kailua-Kona man died Sunday (July 6) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11), .3 miles north of the 49-mile marker, north of Pahala in the Ka’u District. […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 April 5, 2008 Report No. C08010499 Media Release A 19-year-old Kailua-Kona man died Saturday (April 5) from injuries he received in a one-vehicle crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, .3 miles north of the 95-mile marker. The victim was identified as Thomas Keliinohomoku of […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 263 April 5, 2008 Media Release Hawaii County police are investigating several brush fires in the Kailua-Kona area over the past two weeks. All the fires began in uninhabited brush areas. On Thursday (April 3) a fire on Hualalai Road burned […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone:961-2252 December 12, 2008 Report No. C08036439 (See larger image here.) Timothy DeCastro …arrested for escape Media Release (update) A 20-year-old Kona man wanted for escape is in custody. Timothy DeCastro was under house arrest and was wanted for second-degree escape for leaving home on December […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 April 3, 2008 (Select photo for larger image.) Officer Gregorio Antolin …Officer of the Month Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Gregorio Antolin as “Officer of the Month” in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (April 2) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone:326-4646, Ext. 230 April 10, 2008 Report No. C08001894 (See larger image here.) Jose Zepeda Anguiano …charged with attempted first-degree sexual assault Media Release (update No. 2) Big Island police have charged a 47-year-old man they had sought in connection with an attempted sexual […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone:326-4646, Ext. 230 April 3, 2008 Report No. C08001894 (Select photo for larger image.) "Jose" …wanted for attempted sexual assault Media Release Big Island police are looking for an unidentified man wanted in connection with an attempted sexual assault in Kona on January 18.  […]

Hawaii Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Samuel Jelsma Phone: 961-2253 April 2, 2008 Report No. C08009979 (Select photo for larger image.) Christopher Holt …charged with marijuana offenses Media Release A 49-year-old Puna man is in police custody on drug charges after officers discovered marijuana and an "indoor grow" room on the property where […]

Hawaii Police Department South Kohala District Captain James Sanborn Phone: 887-3080 April 2, 2008 (Select photo for larger image.) Tucker Burling …missing since 2000 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 58-year-old man reported missing. Tucker Burling was last seen in 2000 in the Waipio Valley area and walking […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 April 1, 2008 (Select photo for larger image.) Amethyst Nakea-Sizar …missing since February 5 Media Release Hawaii County police are searching for a 16-year-old girl who failed to return to her Kailua-Kona home on February 5. Amethyst Nakea-Sizar is described […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 April 1, 2008 Report No. C08005332 (Select photo for larger image.) Dryson Bento …missing since February 18 Media Release Hawaii County police are searching for a 16-year-old boy reported missing from his Papaikou home since February 18. Dryson Bento is described as Filipino, […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 April 1, 2008 Report No. C07035918 (Select photo for larger image.) Sven D. Cruz Darren Joao Media Release Hawaii County police detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a 24-year-old man wanted as a person of interest in connection with the investigation […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Detective Darren Horio Phone: 961-2385 April 1, 2008   Fueling Dreams …a fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawaii Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is sponsoring the 3rd Annual “Fueling Dreams” for Special Olympics On Friday, April 4, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Hilo and Kona.  “Fueling Dreams,” […]

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 March 31, 2008 Report No. C08009966 Media Release Hawaii County police are warning the public about a lottery scam. A Pahoa woman reported Monday (March 31) that she received a letter claiming to be from the accounting manager of “Fantastic Worldwide Sweepstakes and Lotteries.” The […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 31, 2008 Media Release During the week of March 25, 2008, through March 31, 2008, Big Island police arrested 28 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Seven were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Sergeant Kelley Matsumoto Phone: 961-2200 March 28, 2008 Report No. C08009660 Media Release Hawaii County Police have arrested and charged a 58-year-old Puna man in connection with an incident involving a handgun at the State Building located at 75 Aupuni Street in Hilo. Johan Iseger of Nanawale Estates […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 March 28, 2008 Report No. C08007960 (Select photo for larger image.) Tautua Tanoai …charged with ID theft and related offenses Media Release Big Island police are reminding business establishments to help prevent thefts by checking identification while processing personal checks or credit […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 March 26, 2008 Report No. C08003991 Media Release (update) Police traffic investigators have identified a 59-year-old Hilo woman who died Tuesday (March 25) from injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle collision on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11), .3 miles south of the 99-mile-marker. […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 March 25, 2008 Report No. C08003991 Media Release A 59-year-old Hilo woman died Tuesday (March 25) from injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle collision on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11), .3 miles south of the 99-mile marker. Responding to a 7:01 a.m. call, […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 March 24, 2008 Report No. C08008660 (Select photo for larger image.) Noa Mamala …missing since March 18 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since March 18. Noa Mamala is described as Hawaiian, […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 March 24, 2008 Report No. C08009025 (Select photo for larger image.) Tatiana Cortes-Cortes …missing since March 21 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 14-year-old girl reported missing from her Keaau home since March 21. Tatiana Cortes-Cortes is described as Hispanic, […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 March 24, 2008 Report No. C08008659 (Select photo for larger image.) Preston Abiley …missing since March 18 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 15-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since March 18. Preston Abiley is described as Hawaiian, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 24, 2008 Media Release During the week of March 18, 2008, through March 24, 2008, Big Island police arrested 31 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Six were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Sergeant kelley Matsumoto Phone: 961-2213 March 24, 2008 Report No. C08009228 Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever vandalized the new courthouse under construction in Hilo. At 7:10 a.m. Monday (March 24), South Hilo patrol officers responded to 777 Kilauea Avenue […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Criminal Investigations Section Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 March 20, 2008 Report No. C08008561 (Select photo for larger image.) Anthony Gallacher …charged with criminal property damage, terroristic threatening and two firearms offenses Media Release A 37-year-old Holualoa man is in police custody in connection with a reported […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Police Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 March 20, 2008 (Select photo for larger image.) (Select photo for larger image.) Eriksson ATM suspect Media Release The next edition of the Crime Stoppers television program "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted" will feature a man wanted in an attempted kidnapping, a suspect […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone:961-2244 March 19, 2008 (Select photo for larger image.) Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii President Winston Churchill presents the ‘Officer of the Year’ award to Brian Prudencio, right, and ‘Fire Fighter of the Year’ award to Neil Yoshioka. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club […]