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HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE:  961-2332  FEBRUARY 12, 2007 REPORT NO. C07004849 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Police have recovered a pickup truck that may have been involved in a fatal vehicle/pedestrian crash that killed a 2-year-old Keaau girl Saturday (February 10) in Puna. Police are still investigating whether the truck was the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTOFFICE OF THE CHIEFLAWRENCE K. MAHUNAPHONE: 961-2244 FEBRUARY 12, 2007 Major Jay Enanoria hosts "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted." MEDIA RELEASE (CORRECTION) A new television program, "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted," debuts Friday, February 16, on public access cable television. The Hawaii Police Department’s Website erroneously reported last Friday that the program was to start Sunday. "Hawaii’s Most Wanted" […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE:  961-2332   FEBRUARY 10, 2007 REPORT NO. C07004849 MEDIA RELEASE A 2-year-old Keaau girl died Saturday (February 10) from injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash at a home in the Orchidland Subdivision in the Puna District. The victim was identified as Abygail Arquitola […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTIONLIEUTENANT EARL HATADAPHONE: 961-2254FEBRUARY 9, 2007REPORT NO. C07004686 Tiara Mariani Missing since January 12, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE The Honolulu Police Department has requested the assistance of Big Island police in locating a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Oahu home since January 12, 2007. Her name is Tiara Mariani. She […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO PATROLPHONE: 961-2213 FEBRUARY 9, 2007REPORT NO. C07002997 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who reportedly attacked a Keaukaha resident on January 26. The victim reported at 9:30 p.m. that an unknown local male forced his way onto his property on Kalanianaole Avenue, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA I LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 FEBRUARY 9, 2007 REPORT NO. C07003952 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever fired at least one shot at a Naupaka Street home in Honokaa.  An elderly couple reported to Hamakua police that someone shot […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244  FEBRUARY 9, 2007 Major Jay Enanoria hosts "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted." MEDIA RELEASE A new television program, "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted," debuts Sunday on public access cable television. The show’s host, Major Jay Enanoria, asks for the public’s help in locating individuals wanted by the Hawaii […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 FEBRUARY 9, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE A 50-year-old Austrian woman died Thursday (February 8) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) .2 miles west of the 75-mile marker. Responding to a 3:34 p.m. call, Ka’u patrol officers […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION OFFICER RENEE MORINAKA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 290 FEBRUARY 8, 2007 Alfred Kahalepaakea Machado III Wanted on a bench warrant MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old Alfred Kahalepaakea Machado III, who is wanted on a bench warrant. Machado is described as part-Hawaiian, 5-foot-11, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE: 961-2213FEBRUARY 8, 2007 REPORT NO. C07001272 Jasmine Tripp Missing since January 12, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since January 12, 2007. Her name is Jasmine Tripp. She is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-6, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL LIEUTENANT CHAD BASQUE PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 253FEBRUARY 8, 2007 REPORT NO. C07003509 Heather Maul Missing since January 31, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Kailua-Kona home since January 31, 2007. Her name is Heather Maul. She is described as 5-feet […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06039501 FEBRUARY 8, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) The Hawaii Police Department has located 13-year-old Tatiana Cortes-Cortes, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on February 6, 2007, in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT RICHARD MIYAMOTO PHONE: 961-2213 FEBRUARY 8, 2007 REPORT NO. C07004488 Ronsten Andrade Missing since February 7, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since February 7, 2007. His name is Ronsten Andrade. He is described as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 FEBRUARY 4, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE A 29-year-old Pahoa man died Friday (February 2) from injuries he sustained in a one-car crash on Railroad Avenue .1 mile south of East Lanikaula Street. The victim was identified as Tobias Manfield of Pahoa. Responding to a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 FEBRUARY 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Three members of the Hawaii Police Department were promoted from lieutenant to captain effective February 1, 2007. Duane Rapoza is now in charge of the Training Section in the Administrative Services Division, while James O’Connor commands the Ka’u […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA I DETECTIVE RICHARD SHERLOCK PHONE: 961-2214 FEBRUARY 2, 2007 REPORT NO. C06035104 Alvin Western Huffman IV Missing since November 6, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Big Island police are renewing their request to the public for help in locating a man who has been missing from Hilo since November […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT VICE SECTION, AREA I ACTING LIEUTENANT STEVEN CORREIA PHONE: 935-2207 JANUARY 31, 2007 REPORT NO. 07003298 David Finley Charged with 16 drug offenses MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Big Island police have charged a Volcano man who was arrest Monday (January 29) in connection with a major hashish manufacturing operation and marijuana cultivation site […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT  JUVENILE AID SECTION, AREA II LIEUTENANT GLENN UEHANAPHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 230  JANUARY 31, 2007 REPORT NO. C07003100                                                                                  Jeremy Henriquez Charged with sexual assault MEDIA RELEASE A Kona man is in police custody after being charged today (January 31) in connection with a sexual assault over the weekend. An adult female reported Saturday […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 FEBRUARY 6, 2007 REPORT NO. C07004217 Diana T. Klegner Charged with Attempted Murder MEDIA RELEASE East Hawaii Criminal Investigation Section detectives have charged a twenty-nine year-old Hilo woman with second degree attempted murder and third degree assault in connection with an incident which occurred […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT AREA I VICE SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT STEVEN CORREIA PHONE: 935-2207 JANUARY 30, 2007 REPORT NO. 07003298 Marijuana and other drugs recovered Monday in Volcano, including two pounds of hashish (at right) MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police dismantled a major hashish manufacturing operation and marijuana cultivation site Monday (January 29) in Volcano. Vice […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION DETECTIVE REED MAHUNA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 266 JANUARY 30, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Kona police detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a stabbing Sunday morning (January 28) at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. Kona patrol units and a Criminal […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA I LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 30, 2007 REPORT NO. C07002975 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are investigating a reported home invasion robbery in the Fern Forest subdivision in Glenwood late Friday afternoon (January 26, 2007.)  Patrol officers were dispatched to the Puna home at 6 p.m. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT OFFICER LLOYD ISHIKAWA PHONE: 966-5835 JANUARY 29, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department is again reminding the public about numerous Internet and other scams that prey on unsuspecting individuals. In a recent incident, the scam artist answered an ad for items the potential victim listed for sale in a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06036082 JANUARY 29, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE The Hawaii Police Department has located 15-year-old Shelby Lynn Perreira, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on January 26, 2007, in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JANUARY 26, 2007 REPORT NO. C07000307 MEDIA RELEASE A 44-year-old Kalapana man died Friday (January 26) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on January 2 in Leilani Estates. The victim was identified as David B. McDaniel of Kalapana. Responding to a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT ROBERT WAGNER PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 266 JANUARY 29, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Kona police detectives are investigating a stabbing Sunday morning (January 28) at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. Kona patrol units and a Criminal Investigations Section detective responded to an 11:17 a.m. report of the stabbing and […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JANUARY 29, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of January 23, 2007, through January 29, 2007, Big Island police arrested 31 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Five of the drivers were under the age of 21. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JANUARY 26, 2007 REPORT NO. C07002827 MEDIA RELEASE A 19-year-old Pahoa man died Thursday (January 25) from injuries he sustained in a one-car crash at the intersection of Route 130 and Pohaku Place in Keaau. The victim was identified as Champie K.S. Choy […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE:  961-2252 JANUARY 26, 2007 REPORT NO. C07001211 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have arrested two men they were seeking in connection with a home invasion burglary and assault at a home in the Ainaloa subdivision in Puna late in the evening of January 11, 2007.  […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE POLICE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 JANUARY 29, 2007 Officer John Weber Recipient of White House award MEDIA RELEASE The federal "Drug Czar" honored a member of the Hawaii Police Department at the White House this month for his work on the domestic cannabis eradication program. Officer John […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION OFFICER RENEE MORINAKA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 290JANUARY 24, 2007 Tyson Kuahuia Wanted by Big Island Drug Court MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Tyson Kuahuia, who is wanted on a bench warrant issued by Big Island Drug Court. Santiago is described as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTIONLIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE:  961-2252 JANUARY 24, 2007 REPORT NO. C07001211 Cavin and Jessie Campbell Wanted for questioning MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two brothers in connection with a home invasion burglary and assault at a home in the Ainaloa subdivision late in the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA I LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 24, 2007 REPORT NO. C07001878 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Police have identified the man who apparently fell to his death in Opihikao on January 19, 2007, as 59 year-old Larry Holland of Westminster, California.  An autopsy performed Tuesday morning indicated that he […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254JANUARY 24, 2007REPORT NO. C06039760 Dryson Bento Missing since December 19, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since December 19, 2006. His name is Dryson Bento. He is described as Filipino, 5-foot-8, about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06038668 JANUARY 22, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE The Hawaii Police Department has located 17-year-old Gaelynn Kahee, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on January 21, 2007, in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT  WEST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOXPHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263  JANUARY 22, 2007  REPORT NO. C07001511                                                                                   Flemming Schelbeck Charged with property crimes MEDIA RELEASE A 46-year-old man is in police custody after being charged Friday (January 19) with various property crimes in Kona and South Kohala. On Wednesday, January 18, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 22, 2006 REPORT NO. C06032918 Robbery suspect MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in a robbery investigation. Personnel at Hawaii Electric Light Company reported on October 20, 2006, that a man entered their business office […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JANUARY 22, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of January 16, 2007, through January 22, 2007, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three of the drivers were under the age of 21. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 JANUARY 22, 2007 Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna poses with Thomas Leinbach MEDIA RELEASE Police Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna presented a certificate of appreciation last week to one of three citizens who helped police catch a suspect being sought last year for a stabbing. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTPUNA DISTRICTCAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMOPHONE: 966-5835JANUARY 19, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Puna Patrol officers responded to a reported missing person this morning (January 19, 2007) shortly after 7:00 a.m. at the steam vents in Opihikao. A 46-year-old female visitor from Orange County, California, and her 59-year-old male companion had gone to see the steam vents the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 JANUARY 24, 2007 REPORT NO. C06036082 Shelby Lynn Perreira Missing since November 18, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since November 18, 2006. Her name is Shelby Lynn Perreira. She is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 JANUARY 19, 2007 REPORT NO. C06032955 Xanthin Berdon Missing since October 19, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 16-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since October 19, 2006. His name is Xanthin Berdon. He is described as part […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 JANUARY 4, 2007 REPORT NO. C06001265 Franchelle Bejo Missing since November 18, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since November 18, 2006. Her name is Franchelle Bejo. She is described as Filipino, […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Robert Wagner Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 January 18, 2008 Report No. C08001397 (select photo for larger image) Steven Vega Ashley Larita …charged in connection with a car break-in Media Release Big Island Police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a car break-in in […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION OFFICER RENEE MORINAKA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 290 JANUARY 18, 2007 Isaiah Santiago Wanted by Big Island Drug Court MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Isaiah Santiago, who is wanted on a bench warrant issued by Big Island Drug Court. Santiago is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 JANUARY 18, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Two ranking officers at the Hawaii Police Department have been promoted to major in the Administrative Bureau effective January 16, 2007. Jay Enanoria is now major of the Administrative Services Division and Henry Tavares is major of the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTJUVENILE AID SECTIONLIEUTENANT EARL HATADAPHONE: 961-2254JANUARY 16, 2007REPORT NO. C06036552 Kale Ramangmou Missing since October 27, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 14-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since October 27, 2006. His name is Kale Ramangmou. He is described as Pacific Islander, five feet tall, about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JANUARY 16, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of January 9, 2007, through January 15, 2007, Big Island police arrested 19 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One of the drivers was under the age of 21. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL SECTION CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 249 JANUARY 10, 2007 Benny William Gordon Wanted for five felonies MEDIA RELEASE Kona police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Kailua-Kona man. Police are seeking Benny William Gordon, 36, in connection with five felonies and four bench warrants. He […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT  SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE NO.:    961-2254  JANUARY 9, 2007  REPORT NO. C06039501                                                                                       Tatiana Cortes-Cortes Missing since December 17, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are searching for a 13-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since December 17, 2006.  She was identified as Tatiana Cortes-Cortes.  She is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCOMMUNITY POLICING SECTIONLIEUTENANT JAMES SANBORNPHONE: 961-2350JANUARY 9, 2007 Keaau Kamealoha Gomes Wanted by Big Island Drug Court MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old Keaau Kamealoha Gomes, who is wanted on a bench warrant issued by Big Island Drug Court. Gomes is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-7, about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS AND IDENTIFICATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDAL ISHII PHONE: 935-2233  JANUARY 9, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department wishes to inform the public that the public access computer terminal located in the Records and Identification Section of the main Hilo police station (349 Kapiolani Street) is temporarily out of service. Members of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2214 JANUARY 8, 2007 REPORT NO. C07000757 Leslie Delo Santos Missing since January 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE A rescue Monday (January 8) was unsuccessful in locating a missing opihi picker. Police received a call Sunday reporting Leslie Delo Santos, 57, of Onomea missing. His family […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JANUARY , 2007 REPORT NO. C0C000728 MEDIA RELEASE Two Kailua-Kona men were killed Sunday (January 7) from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway .8 miles south of the 94-mile marker. Responding to a 2:59 a.m. call, Kona patrol officers […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06039788 FEBRUARY 6, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) The Hawaii Police Department has located 11-year-old Crystal Sniffen, who was reported missing. She was found in good health on January 8, 2007, in Puna. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 JANUARY 4, 2007 REPORT NO. C06038668 Gaelynn Kahee Missing since December 10, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since December 10, 2006. Her name is Gaelynn Kahee. She is described as Hawaiian, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2213 JANUARY 2, 2007 REPORT NO. C06039788 Crystal Sniffin Missing since December 19, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE(UPDATE WITH PHOTO) Big Island police are looking for an 11-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since December 19, 2006. Her name is Crystal Sniffin. She is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JANUARY 3, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police made 1,275 drunk driving arrests last year, an increase of 17 percent over the 1,086 (revised total) arrested in 2005, according to statistics released by the Traffic Services Section. Of the drivers arrested for DUI last […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JANUARY 3, 2007 (Click here for revised copy) MEDIA RELEASE On January 1, 2007, Big Island police arrested five motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were under the age of 21. There have been five DUI arrests so far this year compared […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JANUARY 3, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of December 26,2006 – December 31, 2006, Big Island police arrested 32 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and three were under the age of 21. There were 1,275 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL SERGEANT RAYMOND CHILDERS PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 253 JANUARY 3, 2007 REPORT NO. C07000202 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are investigating a report of shots fired on Hao Kuni Street off Palani Road on Tuesday (January 2) in Kailua-Kona. Responding to a 5:54 p.m. call Tuesday, Kona patrol officers determined that […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT SERGEANT JEREMIE EVANGELISTA PHONE: 966-5835 REPORT NO. C06040927 JANUARY 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE An man was discovered dead by the roadside off Paniolo Avenue in Waikoloa Village on Sunday (December 31, 2006). Responding to a 7:45 a.m. call, South Kohala patrol officers found the man lying off the roadway. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTSOUTH HILO PATROLLIEUTENANT RANDY APELEPHONE: 961-2213 JANUARY 2, 2007 REPORT NO. C06039788 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for an 11-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since December 19, 2006. Her name is Crystal Sniffin. She is described as Caucasian, 4-foot-10, about 90 pounds with blond or strawberry blond hair […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JANUARY 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE An unidentified person died Sunday (December 31) from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash in Ka’u. The crash occurred 1,150 feet east of Marlin Boulevard in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision. Responding to a 10:20 p.m. call, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 JANUARY 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Paul Ferreira has been promoted to Assistant Chief of the Administrative Bureau, effective January 2, 2007. Ferreira fills a position left vacant when Assistant Chief Elroy Osorio Jr. retired at the end of December after 35 years of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT SERGEANT JEREMIE EVANGELISTA PHONE: 966-5835 REPORT NO. C06040934 JANUARY 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE An 80-year-old man was discovered floating face down in waters off Holoholo Kai Beach Sunday (December 31, 2006). Responding to an 11:35 a.m. call, police officers learned that a surfer and some swimmers in the area […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 249 DECEMBER 30, 2006, 2007 REPORT NO. C06040894 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are investigating an attempted robbery in Kailua-Kona on Saturday (December 30). At 11:59 a.m. Saturday, a 26-year-old man reported that he and his 16-year-old brother were walking south on Queen Kaahumanu […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTIMPAIRED DRIVING TASK FORCEJACKIE MURAI, COORDINATORPHONE: 961-8879DECEMBER 27, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Hilo drinking establishments plan to distribute coupons for free taxi rides so customers don’t drink and drive, especially on New Year’s Eve. The Hawaii County Prosecutor’s office has purchased 50 booklets of the coupons, which the Department of Liquor Control will pass […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTIONLIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE: 961-2252DECEMBER 27, 2006REPORT NO. C06040236 Louis Clibourne, Bradley Young Charged with burglary MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have charged two Puna men in connection with a burglary early Christmas morning at a business establishment at >Waiakea> >Center> in Hilo.   Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Section charged […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT CAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE: 966-5835 REPORT NO. C06040189 DECEMBER 26, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE An autopsy has been ordered on the body of a Puna man who died Sunday (December 24) at the Pahoa pool. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old David King of Pahoa. Police received a report of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA II CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 DECEMBER 26, 2006 REPORT NO. C06040211 James McKenzie Arrested for attempted murder MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Detectives from the West Hawaii Criminal Investigations Section arrested 65-year-old James McKenzie of Opihihale Tuesday (December 26) and charged him with attempted murder for allegedly […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA DISTRICT SERGEANT RUSSELL PAIO PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 253 DECEMBER 24, 2006 REPORT NO. C06040211 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are investigating a shooting at an Opihihale home in South Kona on Christmas Eve. On Sunday, December 24, at about 5:15 p.m., police and fire rescue units were summoned to the area […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA II CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 DECEMBER 22, 2006 REPORT NO. C06039856 Steven Galyinug Arrested for attempted murder MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE NO. 2) Detectives from the West Hawaii Criminal Investigations Section charged Steven Galyinug, 23, of Kalaoa for the December 20 shooting of a 32-year-old man […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA IICAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOXPHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263DECEMBER 22, 2006REPORT NO. C06039878 Ramon Villanueva-Martinez, Elio Sandoval Arrested on meth trafficking charges MEDIA RELEASE West Hawaii Ice Task Force and Kona Vice officers arrested and charged two men with various drug offenses after serving a search warrant at a home in Kalaoa, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA DISTRICT SERGEANT RAYMOND CHILDERS PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 253 DECEMBER 21, 2006 REPORT NO. C06039857 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police responded to a report of shots fired in the old industrial area of Kailua-Kona on Wednesday evening(December 20). Responding to a 10:11 p.m. call, Kona patrol officers determined that a 32-year-old man […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA II LIEUTENANT ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 DECEMBER 21, 2006 REPORT NO. C06039857 MEDIA RELEASE Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Section in Kona are investigating a shooting Wednesday evening (December 20) as an attempted murder. Kona patrol officers responded Wednesday to a 10:11 p.m. report of shots […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTIONLIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE: 961-2252DECEMBER 21, 2006REPORT NO. C06037040 Jeremy Lee Jacober Wanted for escape MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Big >Island> police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 26-year-old man wanted for escape.  Jeremy Lee Jacober has been on home detention since August 11, 2006, when he was sentenced to […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION, AREA II LIEUTENANT GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 230 DECEMBER 20, 2006 Crystal Bento Missing since November 5, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 17-year-old girl who failed to return to a Kona home on November 5, 2006. She is Crystal Bento of Hilo. She […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 19, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of December 12,2006 – December 18, 2006, Big Island police arrested 34 motorists for drunk driving. Twelve of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and one was under the age of 21. So far this […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT LIEUTENANT DEXTER CHAVES PHONE: 966-5835 DECEMBER 18, 2006 REPORT NO. C06036171 Shantel Lee Missing since November 19, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Mountain View home since November 19, 2006. Her name is Shantel Lee. She is described as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 18, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department will conduct special DUI checkpoints this week and next week with participation from students and relatives of DUI victims. Donna Madrid, who is coordinating a project to monitor court proceedings related to DUI arrests, will also […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT CAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE: 966-5835 REPORT NO. C06039498 DECEMBER 12, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, December 19, 2006) on the body of a California man who apparently drowned Sunday in waters at Kehena Beach in Puna. The victim has been identified at Johathan Cupp, 45, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 DECEMBER 17, 2006 REPORT NO. C06039417 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have identified a 53-year-old Captain Cook man who died Saturday (December 16, 2006) at the Queens Medical Center from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash two days earlier. The victim was […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 DECEMBER 17, 2006 REPORT NO. C06039466 MEDIA RELEASE A 10-year-old Honokaa boy was in critical condition Sunday (December 17, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/bicycle crash at the intersection of Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) and Apua Road in Honokaa. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 DECEMBER 16, 2006 REPORT NO. C06039417 MEDIA RELEASE A 53-year-old Captain Cook man died Saturday (December 16, 2006) at the Queens Medical Center from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash two days earlier. Responding to a 2:46 a.m. call on Thursday, December […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTHILO PATROL OFFICER CHRIS CORREIA PHONE: 961-2213 DECEMBER 14, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are warning residents about foreign check scams that could result in the victim being accused of passing counterfeit checks. Individuals from foreign countries have been soliciting Big Island residents through the Internet and newspaper classified ads that offer […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 DECEMBER 14, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are warning residents of another recently discovered scam. Most people are familiar with scams offering large sums of unclaimed money or lottery winnings available for a processing fee or the like, but advance fee fraudsters have come […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING OFFICER REYNOLD KAHALEWAI PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 257 DECEMBER 14, 2006 Nicholas Volpa Missing since December 2, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE WITH PHOTO) Big >Island> police are looking for a 16-year-old boy reported as missing from his Kona home since December 2, 2006. His name is Nicholas Volpa. He is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 DECEMBER 13, 2006 REPORT NO. C06033117 Daesyn Pacheco-Muragin Missing since October 23, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 15-year-old boy reported as missing from his Mountain View home since October 23, 2006. His name is Daesyn Pacheco-Muragin. He is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTIONLIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE: 961-2252DECEMBER 12, 2006REPORT NO. C06037838 Dennis Roy Garcia wanted in Nevada MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 49-year-old man wanted by Nevada authorities.   Dennis Roy Garcia is wanted on a warrant issued out of Nye County>, >Nevada, for sexual […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06034920 DECEMBER 12, 2006 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 December 12, 2006, in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 11, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Police are advising Hilo motorists that because Big Island schools will close for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, normal two-way traffic patterns will be in effect on weekdays from December 21, 2006, through January 11, 2006. The […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT LIEUTENANT DEXTER CHAVES PHONE: 966-5835 DECEMBER 11, 2006 REPORT NO. C06037623 Mikki Matsuyama Missing since December 2, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 13-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hawaiian Beaches home since December 2, 2006. Her name is Mikki Matsuyama. She is described as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 11, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Because of Christmas season activities at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hilo, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Kapiolani Street on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. During certain hours, traffic will be allowed only in […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 7, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE (CORRECTION) A Police Department media release dated December 5, 2006, said persons who wish to apply for vacant jobs in the driver’s licensing section may pick up application forms at the county’s Department of Human Resources and the mayor’s […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 5, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of November 28,2006 – December 4, 2006, Big Island police arrested 28 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and three were under the age of 21. So far this […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 5, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s patience when applying for or renewing a driver’s license. The driver’s licensing sections at several Big> >Island police stations are short-staffed because of vacancies and employees who are on leave. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION LIEUTENANT JAMES SANBORN PHONE: 961-2350DECEMBER 4, 2006 Theo A. Bianchini, wanted by Drug Court MEDIA RELEASE (CORRECTION) Big >Island> police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a bench warrant issued by Big Island Drug Court. Theo a. Bianchini, 41, is described as Caucasian, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION LIEUTENANT JAMES SANBORN PHONE: 961-2350 DECEMBER 1, 2006 Theo A. Bianchini, wanted by Drug Court MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a bench warrant issued by Big Island Drug Court. Theo a. Bianchini, 22, is described as Caucasian, […]