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Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 December 26, 2007 Report No. C07038555 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has located 17-year-old Tiara Mariani, who was reported missing. She was found in good health in Hilo on December 18.

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 December 26, 2007 Report No. C07040709 (See larger photo) Tatiana Cortes-Cortes …missing since December 18 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Honokaa home since December 18. Tatiana Cortes-Cortes is described as Filipino, 5-foot-1, about […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 26, 2007 Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying persons responsible for graffiti in the Kona district. Police have investigated several reports of graffiti in the Kona area, most recently spray painting at a business […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C07001265 JANUARY 23, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Franchelle Bejo, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on January 22, 2007, in Hilo. # # #

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 December 21, 2007 Report No. C07040961 Media Release A 23-year-old Pahoa woman died Friday (December 21) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle traffic crash on Route 132 (Pahoa-Kapoho Road) in the area of the 2 mile-marker. The driver was identified as Ainalani A. Kanekoa of […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Y. Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 December 20, 2007 Report No. C07040756 (See larger photo) Sanford K. Granito …charged with abuse, sexual assault and terroristic threatening Media Release A Kona man is in police custody on charges stemming from a report that he sexually and […]

Hawaii Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Samuel Jelsma Phone: 961-2253 December 17, 2007 Report No. C07040119 (See larger photo) Oscar Martinez …charged with drug and weapons offenses Media Release (update) A Puna man is in police custody after being charged with drug and weapons offenses. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Friday (December 14) […]

Hawaii Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Samuel Jelsma Phone: 961-2253 December 17, 2007 Report No. C07040119 (See larger photo) Oscar Martinez …charged with drug and weapons offenses Media Release A Puna man is in police custody after being charged with drug and weapons offenses. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Friday (December 14) patrol […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 December 17, 2007 Media Release During the week of December 11, 2007, through December 17, 2007, Big Island police arrested 30 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. So far this year, there have been 1,326 DUI […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06036552 JANUARY 16, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE The Hawaii Police Department has located 17-year-old Angelica Garcia, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on January 12, 2007, in Hilo. # # #

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone:  961-2332 December 16, 2007 Report No. C07040387 Media Release A 30-year-old Kealakekua woman died Sunday (December 16) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of Wakea Avenue and Kamaoa Road in the Ka’u District. The driver was identified as Larnell […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolLieutenant Greg EstebanPhone: 961-2213December 15, 2007Report No. C07040199 Media Release Hawaii County police are investigating a Hilo assault that led to the hospitalization of a 22-year-old woman. South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a nightclub on Hualani Street shortly after midnight in response to reports of a female victim who was […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2255 December 11, 2007 Report No. C07039599 (See larger photo) Patrick Luk …charged in connection with rocks thrown at cars Media Release Hilo detectives have charged a 27-year-old Big Island man with first-degree assault, 17 counts of first-degree criminal property damage and resisting […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 December 11, 2007 Report No. C07029380 (See larger photo) Jacqueline A. Scott …charged with burglary and hindering prosecution Media Release East Hawaii Criminal Investigations Section detectives have charged a 42-year-old Puna woman with first-degree hindering prosecution and first-degree burglary. The arrest came […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Detective Benton Bolos Phone: 961-8883 December 11, 2007 Report No. C07038016 (See larger photo) Cary Cantere …arrested for third-degree sexual assault Media Release Tips from the public helped Big Island Police locate a 37-year-old man wanted for the sexual assault of a male minor. Cary Cantere was arrested on […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Detective Benton Bolos Phone:961-8883 December 10, 2007 Report No. C07038016 Media Release Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 37-year-old suspect wanted for the sexual assault of a male child. The suspect was identified as Cary Cantere. He is known to frequent the Hilo […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 December 10, 2007 Media Release During the week of December 4, 2007, through December 10, 2007, Big Island police arrested 35 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Five were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 December 7, 2007 (See larger photo) Detective Kenneth Quiocho …Officer of the Month Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Detective Kenneth Quiocho as “Officer of the Month” for December in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (December 5) at the King Kamehameha Kona […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 December 7, 2007 (See larger photo) Thomas James Crowe …arrested for failing to surrender for federal sentencing Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has located 56-year-old Thomas James Crowe, who was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service. Police asked for […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 25, 2007 Report No. C07038539 (See larger photo) Dorian Small …charged with assault Media Release Big Island police have arrested and charged a Kealakekua man in connection with an incident outside a gas station in the Captain Cook area […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 December 5, 2007 Report No. C07038183 (See larger photo) Jeffery Sargent …charged in purse snatching Media Release Big Island police have arrested a Kailua-Kona man in connection with a purse snatching in Kona last week. A 50-year-old tourist reported last […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area I Detective Alston Kimura Phone: 961-2278 December 4, 2007 (See larger photo) Junior Kaimi Santiago …wanted on bench warrants Media Release Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 24-year-old suspect wanted on numerous outstanding bench warrants. The suspect was identified as Junior Kaimi Santiago. […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 December 4, 2007 (See larger photo) Thomas James Crowe …wanted for failing to surrender for sentencing Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 56-year-old Kona man who is wanted by the U.S. […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 December 3, 2007 Report No. C07038555 (See larger photo) Tiara Mariani …missing since November 30. Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Mountain View home since November 30. Tiara Mariani is described as Caucasian, 5-feet […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Deputy Chief Harry Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 December 3, 2007 Media Release (update No. 2) The Hawaii Police Department has added dates in South Kohala, Puna and Ka’u for public informational meetings about the Taser electronic control device. The meetings will include an explanation about the device, a demonstration […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 December 3, 2007 Media Release During the week of November 27, 2007, through December 3, 2007, Big Island police arrested 27 motorists for drunk driving. Seven 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 November 29, 2007 (See larger photo) Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii President Winston Churchill, left, presents an “Officer of the Month” certificate to Officer Duffy Duldulao. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Officer Duffy Duldulao as “Officer of […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 November 28, 2007 Report No. C07037856 (See larger photo) Fred Silva III …wanted for attempted murder Media Release Big Island police have secured a warrant of arrest for a 48-year-old Oahu man in connection with an attempted murder investigation. Police are looking for […]

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Secton Sergeant William Souther Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 245 November 28, 2007 Media Release (revised contact information) Big Island police are cautioning the public to be aware that moped thefts are on the rise, especially in West Hawaii. To reduce the likelihood of theft, moped owners are advised to take the following […]

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Secton Sergeant William Souther Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 245 November 28, 2007 Media Release Big Island police are cautioning the public to be aware that moped thefts are on the rise, especially in West Hawaii. To reduce the likelihood of theft, moped owners are advised to take the following precautions: Secure […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Randall MedeirosPhone: 961-2252November 28, 2007Report No. C07037824 (Click photos for larger images) Wendy Joao Darren Joao Media Release Hilo detectives have charged a 39-year-old Puna woman with first-degree hindering prosecution in connection with the investigation of a reported home invasion robbery at a home in the Hawaiian Acres […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 November 27, 2007 Report No. C07030413 (See larger photo) Dustin Balai …missing since September 19 Media Release Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old boy reported missing from his Orchidland home since September 19. Dustin Balai is described as part […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 26, 2007 Report No. C07037493 (See larger photo) David K. Battle …charged with theft Media Release Big Island police have arrested a Kamuela man in connection with a purse snatching in West Hawaii last week. A 68-year-old Japanese tourist […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 November 26, 2007 Report No. C07029541 Media Release (update) Big Island police have confirmed the whereabouts of 45-year-old Derek Lopes, who was reported missing. He was found to be unharmed in Honolulu on Monday (November 21).

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall MedeirosPhone: 961-2252 November 26, 2007 Report No. C07037824 (see larger photo) Darren Joao wanted for questioning Media Release (update) Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest in connection with a home invasion robbery in the Mountain View area of […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 November 26, 2007 Media Release During the week of November 20, 2007, through November 26, 2007, Big Island police arrested 28 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 Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall MedeirosPhone:961-2252 November 25, 2007 Report No. C07037824 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a reported home invasion robbery at a home on Road 5 in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision of Mountain View early in the evening of November 24, 2007.  Patrol officers were dispatched to the […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646. Ext. 266 November 23, 2007 Report No. C07034298 (See larger photo) Grave desecration …sometime between September 23 and October 24 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in a criminal property damage investigation.  Between September 23  and October […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Deputy Chief Harry Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 November 23, 2007 (See larger photo) Taser electronic control device …dates have changed for public informational meetings about the device Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has changed the dates it will conduct informational meetings about the Taser electronic control device […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 November 21, 2007 Report No. C07032279 (See larger photo) Makana Taketa …missing since October 4 Media Release Big Island Police are searching for a 14-year-old boy reported missing from his Kapehu home since October 4.  Makana Taketa is described as part Japanese, 5-foot-4, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 November 21, 2007 Media Release Big Island police continue to cite drivers of trucks with wide, oversized tires and vehicles with windows that are illegally tinted too dark. According to the Hawaii County Code, all vehicles on public roads must have fenders, covers, flaps […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Deputy Chief Harry Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 November 21, 2007 (See larger photo) Taser electronic control device …informational meetings about the device are scheduled for the public Media Release The Hawaii Police Department will conduct informational meetings about the Taser electronic control device at public meetings beginning next week. […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 November 20, 2007 Report No. C07035361 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Shelby Perreira and her infant, Shelton Perreira. They were found in Hilo good health on November 13.

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 November 19, 2007 Report No. C07037061 (See larger photo) Martin Booth …charged with burglary and other offenses Media Release Hawaii County police arrested and charged a 49-year-old Kawaihae man with several offenses stemming from a confrontation at a home in […]

Hawaii Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2219/961-2220/896-9710 November 19, 2007 Media Release The Hawaii Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) will hold its 27th Annual Winter Basketball Classic in Hilo from December 26-29. Team registration is open to the following age divisions: Boys 9 and 10 Division, Boys 11 and 12 Division, […]

Hawaii Police Department HI-PAL Program Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. Phone: 961-2219/961-2220/896-9710 November 19, 2007 (Click photo for larger image) Menehune Warriors 5-6 Mix Champs Hawaiian Island Athletics 7-8 Mix Champs Big Island Hoops 9-10 Mix Champs Warriors White 11-12 Boys Champs Hawaii Warriors 13-14 Boys Champs Keaukaha 14 under Girls Champs Keauhaka 12 Under Girls […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 November 19, 2007 Media Release During the week of November 7, 2007, through November 19, 2007, Big Island police arrested 36 motorists for drunk driving. Eleven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Seven were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 November 14, 2007 Report No. C07025482 (See larger photo) Shelden Kawaa …missing since August 8 Media Release Big Island Police are searching for a 14-year-old boy reported missing from his Pahoa home since August 8.  He has been identified as Shelden Kawaa.  He […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 November 15, 2007 (See larger photo) (See larger photo) (See larger photo) Gabriel Akao Kantrel Santos John Hauoli and Ewa Gilbert Media Release A man wanted for violating a temporary restraining order, a woman being sought for fraudulent use of a credit card and […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 November 14, 2007 Report No. C07036473 Media Release (update No. 2) Police traffic investigators arrested and charged a 21-year-old Hilo woman after she was discharged from the North Hawaii Community Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Sunday (November 11, 2007) on the Akoni […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 November 14, 2007 Report No. C07036473 Media Release (update) Big Island police have identified a man who died Sunday from a traffic crash as 21-year-old Ronald J. Tavares of Waimea. Responding to a 1:50 a.m. call Sunday (November 11), police determined that two […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 November 13, 2007 Report No. C07036374 David Scott Paulino wanted by police for questioning Media Release Big Island police are asking the public’s assistance in locating a 44 year-old man in connection with a home invasion extortion attempt at a Downtown Hilo apartment building. […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 November 13, 2007 Media Release During the week of November 6, 2007, through November 12, 2007, Big Island police arrested 42 motorists for drunk driving. Fifteen of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 November 11, 2007 Report No. C07036473 Media Release A 20-year-old Waimea man died Sunday (November 11, 2007) from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Akoni Pule Highway in the area of the 15 mile-marker. Responding to a 1:50 a.m. call, North Kohala […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 November 8, 2007 Report No. C07027722 (See larger photo) Amber Mcatee …missing since August 28, 2007 Media Release Hawaii County police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Keaau home since August 28, 2007. She has been […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Section Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 November 7, 2007 Report No. C07017047 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has located 14-year-old Jolyn Galdones, who was reported missing. She was found in Hilo in good health on November 5, 2007.

Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol Section Captain Randy Apele Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 249 November 7, 2007 Report No. C07035256 Media Release Hawaii County police are looking for witnesses to an assault in Kealakekua on Halloween. Three teenage boys were shooting paintballs at the scenic park located at the bottom of Halekii Street around 8:25 p.m. […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 November 6, 2007 Report No. C07035361 (See larger photo) Shelby Perreira …missing since October 8, 2006 Media Release Big Island Police are searching for a 16-year old girl and her 34-day-old son, who were both reported as missing from their Hilo home since October […]

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 November 6, 2007 Report No. C07035396 Media Release (update) Big Island police have located 69-year-old Charles Smith Cobb-Adams, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed sleeping in his car in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision Saturday morning (November 3). 

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 November 5, 2007 Media Release During the week of October 30, 2007, through November 5, 2007, Big Island police arrested 38 motorists for drunk driving. Nine 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 November 4, 2007 Report No. C07035708 Media Release A 23-year-old Kailua-Kona man died Sunday (November 4) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, .3 miles south of the 85 mile-marker. The victim was identified as Michael K. Gomes, […]

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Captain Steven Guillermo Phone: 966-5835 November 2, 2007 Report No. C07035396 (See larger photo) Charles Cobb-Adams …Missing since November 2, 2007 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Puna man who was reported missing Thursday. Charles Smith Cobb-Adams, 69, of Ainaloa is described […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 November 2, 2007 Report No. C07035440 Media Release (update) Big Island police have arrested the man suspected of robbing a Hilo jewelry story Friday (November 2). Nahele Stau, 31, of Hawaiian Paradise Park was arrested for robbery at approximately 5:30 p.m. Friday. He is […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations SectionLieutenant Randall MedeirosPhone: 961-2252November 2, 2007Report No. C07035440 (See larger photo) (See larger photo) Surveillance video Nahele Stau Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man suspected of robbing a Hilo jewelry story Friday (November 2). Responding to a 10 a.m. call, South Hilo […]

Hawaii Police Department Hilo Patrol Section Acting Sergeant William Torres Phone: 296-2213 November 2, 2007 Report No. C07033162 Media Release Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for a burglary at the Sunrise Ridge Subdivision off Kukuau Street in Hilo on Thursday (November 1). The victim returned home […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Office of the Chief Deputy Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 November 1, 2007 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s cooperation during a large unpermitted march planned for Saturday (November 3) in Hilo. The organizer of the “March for Humanity” has announced that 500-to-1,000 […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 October 29, 2007 (See larger photo) Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii President Winston Churchill, left, presents an “Officer of the Month” certificate to Officer Aubrey Auna. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Officer Aubrey Auna as “Officer of […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 October 29, 2007 Media Release During the week of October 23, 2007, through October 29, 2007, Big Island police arrested 27 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 Kona Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 266 October 26, 2007 Report No. C07029587 Jay Brewer Charged with theft of artifacts Media Release As part of a burglary investigation of artifacts stolen from a South Kohala resort, on September 17, 2007, Kona Criminal Investigation Section detectives served two search […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 October 25, 2007 Report No. C07033162 Media Release A 55-year-old Naalehu woman who was a passenger on a motorcycle involved in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash on October 13, 2007, on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) in the area of the 106 Mile-Marker […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 October 24, 2007 Report No. C07017047 Jolyn Galdones Missing since October 8, 2007 Media Release Big Island Police are searching for a 14 year old girl reported missing from her Hilo residence since October 8, 2007. The youth is identified as Joyln Galdones. […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Area II Lieutenant Glenn Y. Uehana Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 230 October 23, 2007 Report No. C07034035 Corpus Taracena Arrested and charged for numerous offenses Media Release On 10-22-2007, Kona Patrol Officers arrested a hotel employee for allegedly sexually assaulting a female adult staying at that hotel. Corpus Taracena, M-37, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 October 22, 2007 Media Release During the week of October 16, 2007, through October 22, 2007, Big Island police arrested 28 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. So far this year, there have been 1,063 DUI […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 October 19, 2007 Report No. C06028841 (See larger photo) Byron Kahookaulana …charged with abuse and related offenses Media Release Hawaii County police have arrested a 39-year-old Ka’u man who was wanted for allegedly abusing his former girlfriend, a Ka’u resident. […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefLawrence K. MahunaPhone: 961-2244October 19, 2007 Wanted: John Hauoli and Ewa Gilbert Missing: Sean Ryan Media Release A couple suspected of passing bogus checks and a missing person will be featured on the next edition of the Crime Stoppers television program "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted." The new episode starts airing […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 October 16, 2007 Report No. C07033142 Media Release (update) A Big Island man killed Saturday (October 13) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash has been identified as 55-year-old Edward L. Billman of Naalehu. His name was originally withheld pending notification […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 October 15, 2007 Report No. C07030469 (See larger photo) Harry Hose …charged in home invasion Media Release A suspect who was featured on the TV show “Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted” turned himself in to police Saturday (October 13). Harry Hose, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 October 15, 2007 Media Release During the week of October 9, 2007, through October 15, 2007, Big Island police arrested 16 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 Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 October 13, 2007 Report No. C07033142 Media Release A 55-year-old Big Island man was killed Saturday (October 13) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) in the area of the 106-mile marker. Responding to a […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 October 12, 2007 (See larger image.) Detective Scott Kurashige …Kona Officer of the Month Media Release (correction) The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Detective Scott Kurashige as "Officer of the Month" for October last week. During a luncheon ceremony October 3 at King […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant John Ancheta Phone: 961-2254 October 12, 2007 Report No. C07032702 (See larger photo) Kaishell Wilson …missing since October 2, 2007 Media Release Big Island Police are searching for an 11-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo home since October 2. The child was identified as Kaishell Wilson. She is […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Acting Sergeant Wendall Carter Phone: 961-2332 October 12, 2007 Report No. C07032292 Media Release A 22-year-old Kailua-Kona man died Wednesday (October 10) from injuries he sustained in a one-car crash on October 5. The victim has been identified as Mathew Rogers. Rogers was a passenger in a Toyota two-door […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 October 12, 2007 (See larger photo.) (See larger photo.) Mobile Command Unit Bearcat Media Release The Hawaii Police Department has received a new armored vehicle from the Department of Homeland Security. The “Bearcat” is being used by the Police Department’s Special Response Team, […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefLawrence K. MahunaPhone: 961-2244October 11, 2007 See correction Detective Scott Kurishige…Kona Officer of the Month Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Detective Scott Kurishige as “Officer of the Month” for October last week. During a luncheon ceremony October 3 at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, Kurishige was recognized […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 October 11, 2007 (See larger photo.) William Duarte IV …missing since September 9 Media Release Big Island police are looking for a 14-year-old boy reported as missing who failed to return home on September 9. He is William Duarte IV of […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 October 8, 2007 Media Release During the week of October 2, 2007, through October 8, 2007, Big Island police arrested 21 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three were under the age of 21. So far […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentArea I Vice SectionLieutenant Samuel JelsmaPhone: 961-2253October 8, 2007, 2007Report No. C07032401 (Select photo for larger image.) Herman Robles Cirilo Sotelo-Almazan … arrested on drug charges Media Release On October 5, 2007, Officers from the Hilo Vice Section’s Ice Task Force Unit executed a search warrant at a Lehua Street residence in the […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 October 5, 2007 Report No. C07008571 (Select photo for larger image.) MPK Hydraulic Hammer …a hydraulic hammer similar to this one has been missing since March 3, 2007 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 October 4, 2007 (Select photo for larger image.) Police Chief Lawrence Mahuna poses with the newly-formed police cadet class. Standing: John H. Caudell III, Brandon K. Mansur, Aaron P.A. Abalos, Donny A. Millet, Micah K.M. Stevens. Sitting: Kenny A. Valdez, Tara A Benevides, […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 October 1, 2007 Report No. C07031797 Media Release (update) Big Island police are looking for a motorist who may have witnessed a vehicle-pedestrian accident Sunday that took the life of a 97-year-old Pepeekeo man. Responding to a 2:09 p.m. call, South Hilo patrol […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 October 1, 2007 Media Release The Hawaii Police Athletic Federation is not associated with the Hawaii Police Department. It is a registered non-profit organization that uses telemarketing techniques to solicit donations for police activities and for advertisements promoting police activities. It has […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 October 1, 2007 Media Release During the week of September 25, 2007, through October 1, 2007, Big Island police arrested 32 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 Hilo Patrol Section Captain Kenneth Vieira Phone: 961-2214 October 1, 2007 Report No. C07031597 Media Release A 19-year-old Oahu man died Sunday after diving into a pool at Boiling Pots, also known as Peepee falls. At 3:10 p.m., South Hilo patrol officers and Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 September 30, 2007 Report No. C07031791 Media Release A 7-year-old California boy died Sunday (September 30) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Kohala Ranch Road, 1.8 miles east of Akoni Pule Highway. The boy was identified as Razak Meyer of […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 September 30, 2007 Report No. C07031797 Media Release A 97-year-old Pepeekeo man died Sunday (September 30) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash at the intersection of Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) and Kulaimano Road in Pepeekeo. The victim was identified […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 September 28, 2007 (Select photo for larger image.) Hawaii Police Department 71st Recruit Class: (from left) Joseph E.M. Epino, Patrick M.D. Aurello, Kayla K. Kahuli, Eddie Cardines Jr., Clark E. Hutton Jr., Wayne J. Kenison, Benny A. Ruffolo Jr., Eric M. Uehana, Brant N. […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Y. Uehana Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 September 26, 2007 Report No. C07031104 (Select photo for larger image.) John Appleby …charged with kidnapping, sexual assault, assault and attempted murder Media Release (update) Kona Juvenile Aid Detectives have charged a Ka’u man with five offenses in connection […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Invesitgations Section Lieutenant Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2252 September 27, 2007 Report No. C0701290 Media Release Big Island police are investigating a house fire Wednesday (September 26) in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision of lower Puna. Puna patrol officers responded to Limu street around 1 p.m. after numerous nearby residents reported seeing smoke and […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 935-2244 September 27, 2007 Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii President Winston Churchill, right, presents an “Officer of the Month” certificate to Officer Brian Prudencio. Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Officer Brian Prudencio as “Officer of the Month” for […]