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HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C07013533 APRIL 27, 2007 Two male suspects wanted by police MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Police are seeking the public’s assistance in providing information regarding an attempted sexual assault of a female juvenile which occurred in the Puna District. The incident occurred on Kaloli […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 REPORT NO. C07013613 APRIL 26, 2007 Sarah Faye Wilson (left), Cedrick Donell Darby (center), Stephen Lamaka Pua (right) MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Hilo woman. The missing woman is identified as 28 year-old […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2213 REPORT NO. C07013533 APRIL 26, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating four individuals in connection with an assault of a female juvenile. The four individuals were traveling down Kaloli Drive, Hawaiian Paradise park in a white […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTJUVENILE AID SECTION, AREA IILIEUTENANT GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 230  APRIL 23, 2007 Tawnee Lee Missing since April 7, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 14-year-old girl reported missing from her Hawaiian Ocean View Estates home since April 7, 2007. Her name is Tawnee Lee. She is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 APRIL 23, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of April 17, 2007 – April 23, 2007, Big Island police arrested 16 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. There have been 405 DUI arrests so far this year […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION CAPTAIN LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2252 REPORT NO. C07012503 APRIL 21, 2007 Stephen Lamaka Pua Missing since April 12, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 69-year-old Hilo man. He is identified as Stephen Lamaka Pua, 69, of Kapiolani Street […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROLACTING LIEUTENANT RICHARD MIYAMOTO PHONE: 961-2213 APRIL 20, 2007 REPORT NO. C07012537 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons who removed an ATM machine from a business establishment on Mamo Street in downtown Hilo late Monday night (April 16). Police […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 APRIL 19, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Eight Big Island police officers were promoted to detective or sergeant this week. All of them are assigned to Area II, which is West Hawaii. Sergeant Robert Fujitake Jr. is assigned to the Ka’u District. Detective Tod Bello […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTKONA PATROLCAPTAIN RANDY APELEPHONE:  326-4646, EXT. 249  APRIL 19, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person who robbed a Puna man at midnight Thursday in Kailua-Kona. The 21-year-old victim reported that he was approached by a female acquaintance and three male companions in a parking […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION OFFICER DuWAYNE WAIPA SR. PHONE: 961-2396  APRIL 17, 2007 Makalapuanani TRIMBLE. Wanted on a bench warrant MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Makalapuanani Trimble, who is wanted on a bench warrant issued by Big Island Drug Court. Trimble is described as being […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT MITCHELL KANEHAILUA PHONE: 961-2213 APRIL 17, 2007 Tatiana Cortes-Cortes Missing since February 21, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are looking for a 13-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo residence since February 21, 2007. Her name is Tatiana Cortes-Cortes. She is described as Hispanic, 5-foot-3, about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C07004686 APRIL 16, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Tiara Mariani, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on April 9, 2007, in Pahoa. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 APRIL 16, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of April 10, 2007 – April 16, 2007, Big Island police arrested 33 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Six were under the age of 21. There have been […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT VICE SECTION, AREA I LIEUTENANT SAMUEL JELSMA PHONE: 961-2253 APRIL 16, 2007 REPORT NO. C07012208 MEDIA RELEASE A Puna man has been arrested and charged with drug offenses following the service of a search warrant on his property Friday (April 13). The suspect is identified as 60-year-old Joseph Cerio, who for several […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C07003565 APRIL 13, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Kawailani Awana, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on April 13, 2007, in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 APRIL 13, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Island police are again reminding parents to supervise their young children (ages 1-4) when they are in the vicinity of cars or traffic, whether it be on roadways or on private property. Typically, children of this age are […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305APRIL 12, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have received numerous complaints about trucks with wide, oversized tires and about 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 PUNA DISTRICT CAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE: 966-5835 REPORT NO. C07015098 MAY 10, 2007 Francis Lee Topliff, 81 Missing with Alzheimer’s disease MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 81-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease. Francis Lee Topliff of Mountain View was last seen at 8:30 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT CAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE: 966-5835 REPORT NO. C07015098 MAY 11, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) An 81-year-old man who went missing Thursday has been found in good condition. Francis Lee Topliff, who disappeared Thursday morning from Mountain View, was found Thursday afternoon on West Puainako Street in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCOMMUNITY POLICING SECTIONOFFICER RENEE MORINAKAPHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 290  APRIL 10, 2007 Jesse Mamac Missing since April 7, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 13-year-old boy who has been missing since April 7. Jesse Mamac is described as part-Hawaiian, 5-foot-4, 105 pounds with a slim build, brown eyes […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCOMMUNITY POLICING SECTIONOFFICER RENEE MORINAKAPHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 290  APRIL 10, 2007 Joshua Fagg Missing since April 9, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since April 9. Joshua Fagg is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-9, 135 pounds with a medium build, green eyes […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTTRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNITSERGEANT CHRISTOPHER GALI.PHONE:  961-2332  APRIL 6, 2007REPORT NO. C07011467 (Click here for media release updated 07-26-07) MEDIA RELEASE A 1-year-old Holualoa girl died Friday (April 6) from injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash at a home on Mokuaikaua Road in Holualoa, South Kona. The victim was identified as Maylani Piper-Caravalho […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 APRIL 9, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of April 3, 2007 – April 9, 2007, Big Island police arrested 23 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. There have been […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT GREGORY ESTEBAN PHONE: 961-2213 REPORT NO. C07014375 MAY 7, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Charles F. Sasan, who was missing since April 27, has been located. Sasan returned to his parent’s home at 2:51 p.m. Friday and was in good health. Police thank the many members of the public who […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO PATROL SECTION CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2214 APRIL 5, 2007 C07011331 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the persons who stole a police radio from a county vehicle Wednesday night (April 5). Three males in a newer-model black Honda Civic hatchback removed the radio […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION OFFICER DuWAYNE WAIPA SR. PHONE: 961-2396  APRIL 4, 2007 Franklin Rivera Sr. Wanted on a bench warrant MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Franklin Rivera Sr., who is wanted on a bench warrant issued by Big Island Drug Court. Rivera is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER GALI. PHONE: 961-2332 APRIL 4, 2007 REPORT NO. C07011201 MEDIA RELEASE A Kealakekua man died Wednesday after his car overturned on Highway 190 in North Kona. The victim was identified as 39-year-old Timothy Fernandez. Kona patrol officers responded to a 7:25 a.m. call and determined that Fernandez […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254  REPORT NO. C06005654  APRIL 4, 2007 Breanna Ayala Missing since February 20, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are still searching for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo residence since February 20. Her name is Breanna Ayala. She is described as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HAWAII ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE OFFICER JOSEPH BOTELHO JR., HI-PAL COORDINATOR, EAST HAWAII PHONE: 961-2219/961-2220 FAX: 961-2209 APRIL 3, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department’s Traffic Services Section and Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) are sponsoring a “Click It or Ticket” three-on-three Basketball Tournament on May 18-20, at the Keaau […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTIONLIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE:  961-2252 APRIL 3, 2007REPORT NO. C07010672 Kananialika Abadilla charged federally with terroristic threatening MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police have arrested a Hilo man in connection with a shooting just before midnight on March 29 outside a bar in the Hilo Industrial Area.  A 23-year-old man reported to police that […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT GREGORY ESTEBAN PHONE: 961-2213 REPORT NO. C07013231 MAY 2, 2007 Chandal Lancaster Missing since April 23, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Pahoa home since April 23, 2007. Her name is Chandal Lancaster. She is described as Caucasian, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06030898 APRIL 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) The Hawaii Police Department has located 17-year-old Janelle Alani, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on March 30, 2007, in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C07007517 APRIL 2, 2007 Franchelle Bejo Missing since February 13, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since February 13, 2007. Her name is Franchelle Bejo. She is described as Filipino, 5-foot-1, about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER GALI. PHONE: 961-2332 APRIL 2, 2007 REPORT NO. C07010131 MEDIA RELEASE(UPDATE) An autopsy conducted on Wesley I. Hirata, 36, of Honokaa determined that he died of a heart attack and not a one-vehicle traffic crash on Alii Drive on March 25. The traffic fatality count for the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 APRIL 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of March 27, 2007 – April 2, 2007, Big Island police arrested 23 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. There have been […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA II CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263   MARCH 30, 2007 Omar Angels Salazar charged with sexual assault and other offenses MEDIA RELEASE Detectives assigned to the Area II Juvenile Aid Section have charged Omar Angels Salazar, 22, of Mexico in connection with a sexual assault in the early […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION, AREA II LIEUTENANT GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 230  REPORT NO. C06039502  MARCH 29, 2007 Justiann Takaki Missing since December 17, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old Kailua-Kona girl reported missing. Justiann Takaki failed to return home on December 17, 2006. She is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNITACTING SERGEANT NORBERT SERRAO JR. PHONE:  961-2332  MARCH 29, 2007REPORT NO. C07010342 MEDIA RELEASE Police Traffic investigators have identified a female passenger who died Tuesday (March 27) in a one-car traffic crash on Mauna Kea Access Road above the Mauna Kea Visitors Center. The victim is identified as 33-year-old Yuko Aizawa […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305MARCH 28, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Because of the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo from noon Wednesday, April 11, through 1 a.m. Sunday, April 15. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT ACTING SERGEANT NORBERT SERRAO JR. PHONE: 961-2332 MARCH 27, 2007 REPORT NO. C07010342 MEDIA RELEASE A 34-year-old Honolulu man and a 33-year-old woman from Japan died Tuesday (March 27) from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle traffic crash on Mauna Kea Access Road .4 miles northeast of John Burns Way, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 MARCH 27, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of March 20, 2007 – March 26, 2007, Big Island police arrested 28 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. There have been 310 DUI arrests so far this year […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C07008425 MARCH 27, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) The Hawaii Police Department has located 15-year-old Levon Vares-Young, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on March 20, 2007, in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT ACTING SERGEANT NORBERT SERRAO JR. PHONE: 961-2332 MARCH 25, 2007 REPORT NO. C07010131 MEDIA RELEASE A 36-year-old Honokaa man died Sunday (March 25) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle traffic crash on Alii Drive 100 feet south of the 3.5 mile marker. Responding to an 8:58 a.m. call, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305MARCH 23, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Because of Easter season activities at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hilo, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Kapiolani Street during certain hours from April 6 through April 8. Specifically, the one-way pattern will be in […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL CAPTAIN RANDY APELE PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 249 MARCH 23, 2007 REPORT NO. C07009203 MEDIA RELEASE Kona police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a pickup truck involved in a traffic accident on March 17. An unknown man picked up four men hitchhiking in front of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE:  961-2252  MARCH 20, 2007 REPORT NO. C07005889 Richard Correa charged with escape MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have captured a 44 year-old Hilo man wanted for escape for disappearing from a work release program in May 2006.  This morning (March 20) detectives assigned to the Criminal […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE: 961-2213  REPORT NO. C07008425  MARCH 19, 2007 Levon Vares-Young Missing since March 10, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since March 10, 2007. Her name is Levon Vares-Young. She is described as Hawaiian, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 MARCH 19, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of March 13, 2007 – March 19, 2007, Big Island police arrested 27 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and two were under the age of 21. There have […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT VICE SECTION, AREA I LIEUTENANT SAMUEL JELSMA PHONE:  961-2253  MARCH 19, 2007 REPORT NO. C07009104 Alan "Pele" Peleiholani, David Benevides arrested on drug charges MEDIA RELEASE Two Puna stepbrothers were arrested for drug offenses after police served two separate search warrants on their homes Thursday (March 15). Arrested were 31-year-old David Benevides of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 MARCH 16, 2007 Captain Randy Apele MEDIA RELEASE Police Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna has promoted Randy Apele from lieutenant to captain, effective March 16. He takes over command of the Kona Patrol District. Apele was most recently lieutenant in charge of Community Policing. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 MARCH 16, 2007 Members of the Hawaii Police Department’s 69th Recruit Class (left to right): James Waiamau, Benjamin Tajon, Rodolfo Johnson, Brian Markham, Colin Pacheco, Matthew Bartz, Ellsworth Fontes Jr., Warren Elvena, Matthew Kulow. MEDIA RELEASE Nine members of the Hawaii Police Department’s […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE:  961-2332  MARCH 16, 2007 REPORT NO. C07000040 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Police traffic investigators have identified a man who died December 31, 2006, in a motor vehicle crash on Palm Parkway in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision in the Ka’u District. The victim was identified […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTKONA PATROLCAPTAIN RANDY APELEPHONE:  326-4646, EXT. 249  APRIL 16, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are warning the public about several mail scams aimed at persuading Hawaii County residents to give away money. In one scam, a letter claims to be soliciting donations for West Hawaii Crime Stoppers. The sender of the solicitation has […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE:  961-2332  MARCH 16, 2007 REPORT NO. C07008370 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE NO.2 CORRECTED) Traffic investigators are asking the public for help in locating the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run motor vehicle/pedestrian crash March 9 at 10:44 p.m. on North Kulani Road. The victim of the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE:  961-2332   MARCH 15, 2007 REPORT NO. C07008370 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE NO.2) Traffic investigators are asking the public for help in locating the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run motor vehicle/pedestrian crash March 14 at 10:44 p.m. on North Kulani Road. The victim of the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C07001272 MARCH 15, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Jasmine Tripp, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on March 14, 2007, in Pahoa. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO PATROL OFFICER GRANT K. TODD PHONE: 961-2213 MARCH 14, 2007 C07008186 Rexford McFarland Missing since March 8, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Hilo man who just moved here from Oahu. Rexford McFarland, 51, was last seen on March 8 at […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 MARCH 13, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of March 6, 2007 – March 12, 2007, Big Island police arrested 20 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and five were under the age of 21. There have […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE:  961-2332  MARCH 11, 2007 REPORT NO. C07008370 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Police traffic investigators have identified a 34-year-old Mountain View man who died Friday (March 9) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash on North Kulani Road, .1 mile north of the Hawaii Belt […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE:  961-2332   MARCH 10, 2007 REPORT NO. C07008370 MEDIA RELEASE A 34-year-old Mountain View man died Friday (March 9) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash on North Kulani Road, .1 mile north of the Hawaii Belt Road. Responding to a 10:44 p.m. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 MARCH 12, 2007 Officers Kepa Fojas, Brad Feliciano and Tyson Matsumura inspect a car seat in preparation for a check-up event on March 17 at Pahoa Marketplace. MEDIA RELEASE The state Department of Health and the Hawaii Police Department are working in partnership with […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA II ACTING CAPTAIN GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 MARCH 9, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE NO. 2) Big Island police have charged the man arrested Thursday (March 8) in connection with a fatal shooting in Waikoloa. Lito Mateo, 53, of Waikoloa was charged at 5:53 p.m. with second-degree […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA II ACTING CAPTAIN GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 MARCH 9, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have identified the victim in a fatal shooting Thursday (March 8) in Waikoloa as Tito Rafol, 38, of Waikoloa. Police responded to a report of the shooting in a parking lot […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTKONA PATROLCAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHAPHONE:  326-4646, EXT. 249  MARCH 9, 2007 REPORT NO. C07008915 MEDIA RELEASE Three men are in police custody in connection with a robbery Thursday night (March 8) in Kona. A 14-year-old boy reported at 1:20 a.m. Friday that he had been robbed about three hours earlier at the Coconut Grove Marketplace […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA CRIME REDUCTION UNIT DETECTIVE GERALD WIKE PHONE:  326-4646, EXT. 278  MARCH 9, 2007 REPORT NO. C07003083 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Big Island police arrested five Kona men this week for assaults on campers in January. On January 27, Kona patrol officers responded to a call by people who reported that they had […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL SERGEANT RICHARD MIYAMOTO PHONE: 961-2213 MARCH 7, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE South Hilo patrol officers and Fire Department rescue units responded Wednesday (March 7) to the Wailuku River in the area of Reed’s Island on a report of a missing swimmer. Fire dispatch received a call at 4:43 p.m. reporting […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA II ACTING CAPTAIN GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 MARCH 8, 2007 REPORT NO. C07008170 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are investigating a homicide in Waikoloa. Responding to a 4:07 p.m. report of a shooting in the employees’ parking lot at the Kings’ Shops on Waikoloa Beach Drive, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C07003818 MARCH 8, 2007 Elta Heater Missing since February 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since February 2, 2007. Her name is Elta Heater. She is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-3, about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06039760 MARCH 8, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) The Hawaii Police Department has located 15-year-old Dryson Bento, who was reported missing. He was found in good health on March 6, 2007, in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH HILO DISTRICT OFFICER MICHAEL DeCOITO PHONE: 962-2120 MARCH 7, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever was responsible for stealing welders from two different locations in North Hilo. A Miller welder worth $5,000 was taken from a Honomu home on Old Mamalahoa Highway […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH HILO DISTRICT OFFICER MICHAEL DeCOITO PHONE: 962-2120 MARCH 7, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever was responsible for vandalism at Laupahoehoe High School last week. Sometime between 6 p.m. February 28 and 6:30 a.m. March 1, one or more persons threw rocks […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE:  962-2252  MARCH 7, 2007 REPORT NO. C07007786 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police arrested three people Tuesday (February 6) in the course of an investigation into eight classrooms that were broken into at Kaumana Elementary School the previous evening. Arrested were 18-year-old Dustin Higa and two juvenile […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 MARCH 6, 2007 REPORT NO. C07007735 MEDIA RELEASE (CORRRECTION) A 52-year-old Holualoa woman died Monday (March 5) from injuries she sustained after being hit by a truck on Palekana Road, .1 north of Old Poi Factory Road in South Kona. The victim was […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 MARCH 6, 2007 REPORT NO. C07007735 MEDIA RELEASE A 52-year-old Holualoa woman died Monday (March 5) from injuries she sustained after being hit by a truck on Palekane Road, .1 north of Old Poi Factory Road in South Kona. The victim was identified […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 MARCH 6, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of February 27, 2007 – March 5, 2007, Big Island police arrested 39 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and five were under the age of 21. There have […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06033727 MARCH 5, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) The Hawaii Police Department has located 14-year-old Kale Ramangmou, who was reported missing. He was found in good health on March 3, 2007, in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 MARCH 1, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Four members of the Hawaii Police Department have been promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Gregory Esteban is now the lieutenant of South Hilo Patrol, Joseph Lally is the lieutenant in Central Communications Dispatch, Samuel Jelsma is the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTKONA PATROLCAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHAPHONE:  326-4646, EXT. 249  MARCH 9, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Three men are in police custody in connection with a robbery Thursday night (March 8) in Kona. A 14-year-old boy reported at 1:20 a.m. Friday that he had been robbed about three hours earlier at the Coconut Grove Marketplace on Alii Drive. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE:  961-2332  MARCH 1, 2007 REPORT NO. C07007149 MEDIA RELEASE A 63-year-old Kealakekua man died Wednesday (February 28, 2007) from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Kuakini Highway, 132 feet north of the 118-mile marker. The victim was identified as Jerry Matias Sr., of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO PATROL CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRAPHONE: 961-2214MARCH 3, 2007REPORT NO. C07002997 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Hawaii Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in identifying a man who reportedly attacked a Keaukaha resident on January 26. The victim reported that an unknown local male forced his way onto his property on […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT CAPTAIN MARSHALL KANEHAILUA PHONE:  961-2328   MARCH 1, 2007 REPORT NO. C07007137 Matthew Davidson wanted on Kauai for attempted murder MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Island police on Wednesday (February 28) arrested a Kauai fugitive who is wanted by Kauai police for attempted murder. Matthew Davidson, 33, is being held at the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA I LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 FEBRUARY 28, 2007 REPORT NO. C07006429 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE NO.3 CORRECTED) (Corrected to reflect correct charged date) Police have identified the burned remains of a male found in the remote Waawaa subdivision this past Sunday (February 25, 2007) as that of 21 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA I LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 FEBRUARY 28, 2007 REPORT NO. C07006429 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE NO.3) Police have identified the burned remains of a male found in the remote Waawaa subdivision this past Sunday (February 25, 2007) as that of 21 year-old Tyrone Torres of Puna. Identification was […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 FEBRUARY 27, 2007REPORT NO. C07005889 Richard Correa Wanted for escape MEDIA RELEASE Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 44-year-old man wanted for escape.  Richard Correa was sentenced to 120 days imprisonment for traffic and contempt of court convictions. He was placed […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA I LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE: 961-2252FEBRUARY 27, 2007 REPORT NO. C07006429 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE NO. 2) Preliminary results of an autopsy conducted Tuesday reveal that a person found dead in Puna on Sunday morning died from a single shotgun wound to the head. The autopsy also confirmed that the victim was […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244  FEBRUARY 27, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Island police are asking parents to supervise their young children (ages 1-4) when they are in the vicinity of cars or traffic, whether it be on roadways or on private property. Typically, children of this age are […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA I LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE: 961-2252FEBRUARY 26, 2007 REPORT NO. C07006429 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Hilo detectives arrested a 17-year-old male for second-degree murder just before 6 p.m. Sunday in connection with the reported shooting of a Puna man early Sunday morning (February 25).  Puna patrol officers investigating the reported shooting […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 FEBRUARY 26, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of February 20, 2007 – February 26, 2007, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and four were under the age of 21. There have […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA ICAPTAIN LARRY WEBERPHONE: 961-2251FEBRUARY 25, 2007REPORT NO. C07006429 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department is investigating a Sunday morning (February 25) shooting in lower Puna. Puna patrol officers responded to a call at approximately 4 a.m. reporting a gunshot in the area of the Nanawale Estates subdivision. Police later […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTKONA PATROLCAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA326-4646, EXT. 249FEBRUARY 23, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Kona police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the people responsible for several misdemeanor assaults at Hookena Beach Park on January 27. Multiple campers at the park reported that a group of men in their 20s accosted them at the park. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 FEBRUARY 23, 2007 Passersby Steven Martines, Ikaika Mahi and Sade Bell join in sign-waving efforts at a DUI checkpoint. MEDIA RELEASE A high visibility, public awareness DUI roadblock took place on Sunday, February 18, at the entrance to Waikoloa Village. While police officers screened […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 FEBRUARY 22, 2006 Joseph Gutierrez, right, president of the Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo, presents an “Officer of the Month” award to Royce Serrao on Thursday. MEDIA RELEASE The Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Royce Serrao Thursday (February […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTJUVENILE AID SECTION, AREA ILIEUTENANT EARL HATADAPHONE:961-2254FEBRUARY 20, 2007REPORT NO. C07002890 Christel RosarioMissing since January 22, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since January 22, 2007. Her name is Christel Rosario. She is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-1, about 130 pounds with […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06039501 FEBRUARY 20, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Heather Maul, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on February 7, 2007, in Kona. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTOFFICE OF THE CHIEFLAWRENCE K. MAHUNAPHONE: 961-2244 FEBRUARY 20, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE The state of Hawaii will conduct a test of its MAILE AMBER Alert system Wednesday (February 21) at 11:45 a.m. The MAILE AMBER alert plan is a voluntary partnership between Hawaii’s four county police departments, emergency management agencies and local broadcasters to […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 FEBRUARY 20, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of February 13, 2007 – February 19, 2007, Big Island police arrested 21 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and four were under the age of 21. There have […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE:  961-2332 FEBRUARY 17, 2007 REPORT NO. C07005623 MEDIA RELEASE A 53-year-old Captain Cook man died Saturday (February 17) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash on February 16 at the intersection of Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) and Captain Cook Road. The victim […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE:  961-2252 FEBRUARY 13, 2007 REPORT NO. C07000757 Leslie DeloSantosMissing since late December 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Police are renewing their request for the public’s help in providing any information that may assist in the investigation of a missing Hilo man identified as Leslie DeloSantos. He was last […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 FEBRUARY 13, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of February 6, 2007 – February 12, 2007, Big Island police arrested 30 motorists for drunk driving. Eleven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and four were under the age of 21. There have […]