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Hawaii Police Department Ka’u Patrol Section Acting Sergeant Cory Koi Phone: 939-2520 March 17, 2008 Report No. C08008429 Media Release The Ka’u police are investigating a Criminal Property Damage incident that happened on Maia Road which is located above the town of Pahala. A Caterpillar, Grade All was intentionally set fire and burnt to the […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 17, 2008 Media Release During the week of March 11, 2008, through March 17, 2008, Big Island police arrested 24 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 Community Policing Section Lieutenant Andrew Burian Phone: 961-2350 March 13, 2008 (Select photo for larger image.) Lieutenant Andrew Burian, U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo, Chef Sam Choy and Officer Shawn Tingle …at Pahoa High and Intermediate School for a message about the dangers of underage drinking. Media Release The Hawaii Police Department teamed […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Greg Esteban Phone: 961-2211 March 13, 2008 Report No. C08006369 Media Release Hawaii County police have located 74-year-old Irene Haraguchi, who was reported missing. She was found in good condition at 1:45 p.m. Thursday (March 13) in Hilo.

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Section Acting Captain Chad Basque Phone: 326-4646 March 12, 2008 Media Release Hawaii County police are warning the public about a scam involving vacation rentals. A person posing as a college student makes arrangements to rent a unit and then sends what looks like a check from a university as […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Sergeant Richard Miyamoto Phone: 961-2213 March 10, 2008 Media Release Hawaii County police are warning the public about an e-mail scam in which the sender claims to be a paid killer hired to kill the recipient and asks for $4,000 to stop that from happening. A Hilo woman […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 10, 2008 Media Release During the week of March 4, 2008, through March 10, 2008, Big Island police arrested 34 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Seven were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 March 10, 2008 Report No. C08004710 (Select photo for larger image.) Unidentified suspect …wanted for fraudulent use of a credit card Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for fraudulent use of a credit card. […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Greg Esteban Phone: 961-2213 March 7, 2008 Report No. C08007307 Media Release (Revised age of victim) Hawaii County Police are looking for a vehicle and its male driver in connection with an attempted abduction that occurred in Hilo today (March 7). Responding to a 3:58 p.m. call, South […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 March 7, 2008 Report No. C08007049 Media Release Hawaii County police have charged one man with theft and are investigating a false reporting case against another in connection with the theft of a moped late Wednesday. An 18-year-old Waikoloa man […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 7, 2008 Media Release Because of the Easter season activities at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hilo, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapiolani Street. Traffic will be allowed only in the Puna, or southerly, direction on Kapiolani Street between […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing Section School Resource Officer Gary Sojot Phone: 961-8121 March 7, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department’s DARE+ (Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program — Play Learn Under Supervision) is sponsoring four open gym sessions for Big Island middle school students during spring break. Students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade […]

Hawaii Police Department North Hilo District Captain Randy Apele Phone: 962-2120 February 7, 2008 Report No. C08006966 Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever is responsible for a theft near the Kealakaha Bridge construction site in North Hilo. An unknown person or persons broke into a locked container […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone:  961-2332 March 5, 2008 Report No. C08007015 Media Release A 65-year-old North Carolina man died Tuesday (March 4) from injuries he sustained in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) and Old Mamalahoa Highway in Papaikou north of Hilo. […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 March 5, 2008 Report No. C07041034 (See larger photo) Denise Cuevas …missing since December 21, 2007 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Keaau home since December 21, 2007. Denise Cuevas is described as Hispanic, […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 March 5, 2008 Report No. C08002798 (Select photo for larger image.) Joshua Labrador …charged with second-degree assault Media Release East Hawaii detectives charged a 26-year-old Puna man with second-degree assault in connection with a beating that occurred on January 27 at a bar in […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 March 5, 2008 Report No. C08006328 (Select photo for larger image.) Edward J. Kakos …charged with forgery and unauthorized possession of confidential information Media Release East Hawaii Criminal Investigations Section detectives have charged a 54-year-old Puna man with two counts of second-degree forgery and […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Sergeant Kelley Matsumoto Phone: 961-2213 March 5, 2008 Media Release The Hilo Landfill on Leilani Street has been closed since this morning after live .50 caliber bullets were found buried under ground. Police officers responded to the site at 8:55 a.m. in response to a report that a […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 March 3, 2008 Media Release During the week of February 26, 2008, through March 3, 2008, Big Island police arrested 21 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Five were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 March 3, 2008 Report No. C08006780 Media Release Hawaii County police arrested 10 people Sunday (March 2) at a cockfight in Honaunau where drugs and weapons were also present. At 2:20 p.m. officers from the Hawaii Police Department’s Vice Section, Criminal […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone:  961-2332 March 1, 2008 Report No. C08006732 Media Release A 47-year-old Hilo man died Saturday (March 1) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Lama Street. The victim was identified as Clayton K. Fukuhara of a […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Sergeant Aubrey Auna Phone: 961-2213 February 29, 2008 Report No. C08006369 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 23-year-old Chantel Heu, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on February 29.

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Sergeant Aubrey Auna Phone: 961-2213 February 29, 2008 Report No. C08006369 Chantel Heu …missing since February 25, 2008 Media Release Police are asking for the public’s help with any information leading to the whereabouts of Chantel Heu of Hilo, Hawaii. On Thursday, February 28, 2008, at 8:56 p.m., […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 February 29, 2008 Report No. C08006155 Media Release Update An autopsy was performed this morning (February 29) on the 47 year-old woman who died Wednesday (February 27) while in police custody. Preliminary results of the autopsy, however, did not give conclusive indication about what […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 February 28, 2008 (Select photo for larger image.) (Select photo for larger image.) Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii President Winston Churchill presents ‘Officer of the Month’ awards to Officer Joel Field, at left, and Officer James Correa, at right. Media Release The […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 February 28, 2008 Report No. C07040904 (See larger photo) Lorraine “Ponilei” Townsend …missing since December 20, 2007 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Pahoa home since December 20, 2007. Lorraine “Ponilei” Townsend is described […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 February 27, 2008 Report No. C08005797 (Select photo for larger image.) Carlos Silva-Rivero …charged with assault and intimidating a witness Media Release Hawaii County police have arrested an 18-year-old Mexican national in connection with a reported stabbing Sunday (February 24) outside a […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 February 27, 2008 Report No. C08006155 Media Release A 47-year-old Hilo woman died today (February 27) while in police custody. Ann Marie Lewis was found unresponsive within a cell at the Hilo police cellblock at approximately 8:45 in the morning. Fire/rescue personnel were immediately summoned, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 February 20, 2008 Media Release During the week of February 19, 2008, through February 25, 2008, Big Island police arrested 17 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One was under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 February 21, 2008 Report No. C08005379 Media Release Hawaii County police have located 48-year-old Cheryl Pavao, who was reported missing. She was found Thursday morning (February 21) in Puna in good health.

Hawaii Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph J. Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2219/961-2220/896-9710 February 21, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League program (HI-PAL) will reinstate its Boys and Girls Student Basketball League Program in March and April. This league is for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students only. Teams from outside organizations […]

Hawaii Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph J. Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2219/961-2220/896-9710 February 21, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League program (HI-PAL) will hold a second round of its Boys and Girls Intermediate School Basketball League in April and May. This league is for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students only and […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 February 20, 2008 Report No. C08005379 (Select photo for larger image.) Cheryl Pavao …missing since February 19 Media Release (corrected age) Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 48-year-old Pepeekeo woman who was reported missing from her Maukaloa […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Patrol SectionLieutenant Mitchell KanehailuaPhone: 961-2213February 20, 2008Report No. C08005379 See corrected version here (Select photo for larger image.) Cheryl Pavao…missing since February 19 Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 66-year-old Pepeekeo woman who was reported missing from her Maukaloa Street home Wednesday morning […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 February 20, 2008 Media Release During the week of February 12, 2008, through February 18, 2008, Big Island police arrested 24 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One was under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 February 19, 2008 Report No. C08005158 Media Release (update) Big Island police have located 48-year-old Bradley Bowden, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed Tuesday morning (February 19) in Kona.

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 February 19, 2008 Report No. C08005158 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 48-year-old Hilo man. Bradley Bowden was last seen on February 14. He is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-9, 160 pounds with brown hair […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone:  961-2332February 17, 2008Report No. C08005072 Media Release A 51-year-old woman from Utah died Sunday (February 17) from injuries she sustained in a motorcycle crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) at the top of the Hamakua end of Kaawalii Gulch. The victim was […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 February 16, 2008 Report No. C08094808 (Select photo for larger image.) Steven Kaio …charged with first-degree assault Media Release (update No. 2) Hawaii County police have charged a Puna man with assault and four weapons offenses in connection with a shooting in the Orchidland […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone:  961-2332 February 16, 2008 Report No. C08004944 Media Release A 35 year-old Pahoa man who was a front seat passenger in a vehicle died Saturday (February 16) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle traffic collision on Route 130 at the 16-mile marker. The […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Acting Captain Mitchell Kanehailua Jr.  Phone: 961-3311 February 15, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department wishes to remind motorists traveling on Waianuenue Avenue that there are posted "no left turn" signs into the Hilo High School and Hilo Intermediate School parking and drop-off areas. The "no left turn" […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 February 15, 2008 Report No. C08094808 Media Release (update) A person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting in the Orchidland subdivision Thursday night (February 14) turned himself in to police Friday afternoon (February 15).  Steven Kaio, 38, of Orchidland turned […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 February 15, 2008 Report No. C08094808 (Select photo for larger image.) Steven Kaio …wanted in shooting Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 38-year-old Puna man wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting in the Orchidland […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 February 14, 2008 Report No. C08002028 Media Release (update) Hawaii County police are renewing their request for information about a fire that caused significant damage to a building at Kealakehe Intermediate School last month. Police received a report on January […]

Hawaii Police Department Hamakua District Captain Randy Apele Phone: 775-7533 February 13, 2008 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public that officers will issue citations to anyone who operates a dirt bike or all-terrain vehicle on any public road in Hawaii County. This includes state and county roads as well as private […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 February 11, 2008 Report No. C08003859 (See larger photo) Noa Mamala …missing since February 6 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since February 6. Noa Mamala is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-5, about […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 February 11, 2008 Report No. C08002188 (See larger photo) Jessica Mahi …missing since January 22 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Keaau home since January 22. Jessica Mahi is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-1, about […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 February 11, 2008 Report No. C08003624 (See larger photo) Andreas Christopher …missing since February 4 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 15-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since February 4. Andreas Christopher is described as Hispanic, 5-foot-9, about […]

Hawaii Police Department Hamakua District Captain Randy Apele Phone: 775-7533 February 11, 2008 Report No. C08004048 Media Release (correction) Hawaii County police are investigating a report of a robbery on the Waipio access road Thursday night (February 7) . A 35-year-old Colorado man reported Friday (February 8) that he had been been accosted by a […]

Hawaii Police Department Hamakua District Captain Randy Apele Phone: 775-7533 February 11, 2008 Report No. C08004048 See correction here   Media Release Hawaii County police are investigating a report of a robbery on the Waipio access road Friday night (February 8) . A 35-year-old Colorado man reported Saturday (February 9) that he had been been […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 February 11, 2008 Media Release During the week of February 5, 2008, through February 11, 2008, Big Island police arrested 35 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 February 10, 2008 Report No. C08004715 Media Release (Update) Police traffic investigators have identified a 52-year-old Pahoa man who died Saturday (February 9) from injuries he received in a two-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) and Kukui […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 February 9, 2008 Report No. C08004715 Media Release A 52-year-old Pahoa man died Saturday (February 9) from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) and Kukui Camp Road in Mountain View. Responding to a […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Greg Esteban Phone: 961-2211 February 8, 2008 Report No. C08004091 Media Release Hawaii County Police are investigating a robbery reported Friday afternoon (February 8) in Hilo. At about 5:35 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a report of a man being assaulted by another man in […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 February 7, 2008 Report No. C08003850 Media Release A 67-year-old Pahala man died Wednesday (February 6) from injuries he sustained in an ATV crash on Maia Camp Road above Pahala. The victim was identified as Roy K. Okinishi of a Pahala address. Responding […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 February 7, 2008 Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Erich Jackson as “Officer of the Month” for January in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (January 6) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Jackson was recognized for his efforts in recovering drugs, […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Secton Acting Sergeant Aubrey Auna Phone: 961-2213 February 4, 2008 Report No. C08003651 Media Release (update) Big Island police located 45-year-old Ernestine Lum, who was reported missing Monday (February 4). She was found unharmed Tuesday morning (February 5) in Hilo.

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 February 5, 2008 Report No. C08002392 (See larger photo) Tiara Mariani …missing since January 23 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Honokaa home since January 28. Tiara Mariani is described as Caucasian, 5-feet tall, […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 February 4, 2008 (Select photo for larger image.) Marshall Kanehailua …promoted to major Media Release Police Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna has promoted Marshall Kanehailua to major, effective February 1, 2008. Major Kanehailua is in charge of the Administrative Services Division. He fills a […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 February 4, 2008 Media Release During the week of January 29, 2008, through February 4, 2008, Big Island police arrested 33 motorists for drunk driving. Thirteen of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 January 31, 2008 Report No. C07041538 Media Release (update) Hawaii County police have located 37-year-old Bounxou Saychantha, who was reported missing. Because of tips from the public, police learned that Saychantha was arrested in Las Vegas on January 15 for an outstanding warrant for […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 January 30, 2008 Report No. C08002648 Media Release An 84-year-old man from Japan died Tuesday night (January 29) from injuries he sustained in one-vehicle traffic crash on January 25 on Saddle Road, .8 miles west of the 45-mile marker. The victim was identified […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 January 30, 2008 Report No. C-53766 (See larger photo) Frank Janto …indicted for murder Media Release A Big Island Grand Jury has indicted 44-year-old Frank Janto for murder in the 1987 killing of 65-year-old Rose Chiquita of Hilo. A custodian found Chiquita’s lifeless […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 January 30, 2008 Report No. C06005654 (See larger photo) Breanna Ayala …missing since February 20, 2006 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is still searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo residence since February 20, 2006. Breanna Ayala is described […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 January 30, 2008 Report No. C08028702 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 61-year-old Hilo man who has been missing since July 2007. Robert Maslanko was last seen by an acquaintance at his Komohana Street home.  […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 January 29, 2008 Report No. C08092711 (See larger photo) Anthony Scott Colgrove …charged with sexual assault Media Release A Kailua-Kona man is in police custody on sexual assault charges. Police responded to a 2 a.m. report Sunday (January 27) that […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 January 29, 2008 Report No. C08002776 Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in connection with a robbery Saturday (January 26) on Alii Drive. A 39-year-old Switzerland man was robbed of his wallet around 10 p.m. just south […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 January 29, 2008 Report No. C08002798 (See larger photo) Joshua Labrador …wanted in connection with bar assaults Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with a pair of assaults at a […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Richard Miyamoto Phone: 961-2213 January 28, 2008 Report No. C07041538 (See larger photo) Bounxou Saychantha …missing since December 20 Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 37-year-old Hilo man who has been missing since December 20. Bounxou Saychantha of no permanent […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 January 28, 2008 Report No. C08002944 Media Release A 33-year-old Kona woman died Monday (January 28) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle crash on the old Mamalahoa Highway (Route 180) in the area of the 2-mile marker. The driver was identified as […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 January 28, 2008 Report No. C08002281 Media Release A 25 year-old Keaau man died Monday (January 28) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Kalanianaole Street in the area of Kolea Street.  The victim, who was a passenger in the vehicle, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 28, 2008 Media Release During the week of January 22, 2008, through January 28, 2008, Big Island police arrested 24 motorists for drunk driving. Twelve of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Samuel Jelsma Phone: 961-2253 January 28, 2008 Report No. C0802651 Media Release On January 25, 2008, (Friday) at approximately 5:30 p.m. Vice Officers served a search warrant on a residence located less then 125 feet from Waiakeawaena Elementary school at 2420 Kilauea Ave in Hilo. Officers later charged […]

Hawaii Police Department Community Policing Lieutenant Andrew Burian Phone: 961-2350 January 25, 2008 Media Release The public is invited to attend a free two-day training course certified by the Department of Homeland Security. Called “Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities for Homeland Security: A Community Outreach Approach to Homeland Security,” the training will provide an […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randy Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 January 25, 2008 Report No. C07035918 (Click on image to see larger photo) Lani Borling Joao Media Release Hawaii County police have arrested one of the men being sought in connection with a home invasion robbery in Hawaiian Acres last November. Detectives assigned to […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 January 24, 2008 Report No. C08002028 Media Release Hawaii County police have initiated an arson case in connection with a fire at Kealakehe Intermediate School. Police received a report on Sunday (January 20) that the fire damaged a room in […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 18, 2007 Media Release (corrected) Big Island police made 1,411 drunk driving arrests last year, an increase of 9 percent over the 1,293 (revised total) arrested in 2006, according to statistics released by the Traffic Services Section. Of the drivers arrested for DUI […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 18, 2007 Media Release Big Island police made 1,411 drunk driving arrests last year, an increase of 18 percent over the 1,293 (revised total) arrested in 2006, according to statistics released by the Traffic Services Section. Of the drivers arrested for DUI last […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Randall MedeirosPhone: 961-2252January 17, 2008Report No. C07035918 (Select photo for larger image) Lani Joao Media Release (update) Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 28-year-old Puna man wanted on a warrant of arrest for drug charges. Brandon Kaleo Lani is also being sought in […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Division Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 961-2213 January 17, 2008 Report No. C08001520 (See larger photo) Tyson Butts …wanted for an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning Media Release Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 23-year-old Honomu man wanted on an outstanding bench warrant […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Detective Alston Kimura Phone: 961-2278 January 17, 2008 (See larger photo) Junior Kaimi Santiago …arrested on bench warrants Media Release (update) Big Island Police have arrested 24-year-old Junior Kaimi Santiago, who was wanted on numerous outstanding bench warrants. Santiago was arrested at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday and charged […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2276 January 17, 2008 Report No. C08001549 (See larger photo) Van Uemura …charged with abuse and terroristic threatening Media Release (update) Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department’s Juvenile Aid Section have charged 29-year-old Van Uemura of Keaau with abuse of a family/household member and […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 January 16, 2008 (See larger photo) Assistant Chief Henry Tavares …promoted to Assistant Chief Media Release Hawaii Police Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna has promoted Major Henry Tavares to assistant chief, effective January 16. Until his promotion, Tavares was major in charge of the […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2276 January 16, 2008 Report No. C08001549 Media Release At 7:55 a.m. Wednesday (January 16) Puna patrol officers responded to a report of a domestic argument involving a weapon on Ipuaiwaha Street in the Keaau Ag Lots subdivision. Officers assisted a 28-year-old woman in […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 15, 2008 Media Release During the week of January 8, 2008, through January 14, 2008, Big Island police arrested 27 motorists for drunk driving. Nine 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 January 15, 2008 (Select photo for larger image.) Hawaii Police Department 72nd Recruit Class From left, standing:Kawehilani Fo, Daniel Kuwabara, Larry Flowers, Kimmerlyn Makuakane-Jarrell, Aaron Loges, Sharon Yoon, Blaine Morishita, Shane Davis, Eric Ontiveros. Seated: Keith Simeona, Marlin Hopson, Erhard Autrata, Bronson Acdal, […]

Hawaii Police Department HI-PAL ProgramOfficer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2219 January 7, 2008 (click photos for larger images) Age 9 and 10 Division Manoa Boom Age 11 and 12 Division Kona Sting Rays Age 13 and 14 Division Ekahi Girls 12 and Under Division Keaukaha Media Release The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) held its […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 January 7, 2008 Media Release During the week of January 1, 2008, through January 7, 2008, Big Island police arrested 18 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 Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 January 4, 2008 Report No. C08000265 Media Release A 16-year-old Keaau boy died Friday (January 4) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) at the 8 mile-marker in Keaau. The pedestrian was identified as […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 January 4, 2008 Report No. C07041359 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Aileen Brown, who was reported missing. She was found in Pahoa on December 31 in good health.

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 January 4, 2008 Report No. C07041173 (See larger photo) Richard Crapser …charged with reckless endangering and other offenses Media Release Hawaii County police have arrested and charged a Ka’u man in connection with an incident involving a handgun at Kahuku […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Secton Acting Sergeant Aubrey Auna Phone: 961-2213 February 4, 2008 Report No. C08003651 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 45-year-old Hilo woman who was reported missing early Monday evening (February 4). Ernestine Lum, who also goes by the name Adele, was […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252January 2, 2008 Report No. C07037856 (See larger photo) Fred Silva III …charged with attempted murder Media Release (update) A Crime Stoppers tip has led to the arrest of a 48-year-old Oahu man wanted in connection with an attempted murder investigation on the Big […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Kelly Kaaumoana-Matsumoto Phone: 961-2305 December 31, 2007 Media Release During the week of December 25, 2007, through December 31, 2007, Big Island police arrested 38 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Five were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 December 31, 2007 Report No. C07016548 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Amber Mcatee, who was reported missing. She was found in good health in Hilo on December 21.

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 966-2244 December 28, 2007 (click photos to see larger images) Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii President Winston Churchill presents ‘Officer of the Month’ awards to Officer Mark Arnold, at left, and Officer Brian Souki, at right. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 December 28, 2007 Report No. C07041323 (See larger photo) Keoni Silva …missing since December 24 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since December 24. Keoni silva is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-8, 185 […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 December 28, 2007 Report No. C07041359 (See larger photo) Aileen Brown …missing since December 25 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Pahoa home since December 25. Aileen Brown is described as black, 5-foot-9, 140 […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 December 28, 2007 Media Release During the week of December 18, 2007, through December 24, 2007, Big Island police arrested 47 motorists for drunk driving. Fourteen of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Seven were under the age of 21. So far […]