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HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 DECEMBER 1, 2006 Joseph Gutierrez, right, president of the Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo, presents an “Officer of the Month” award to David Abelaye on Thursday, November 30. MEDIA RELEASE The Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo recognized Puna Patrol Officer David Abelaye as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2214 DECEMBER 1, 2006 REPORT NO. C06037136 Sage Skillman, left, and Dove Johnson MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are asking for the public’s help in locating a boy who has not been seen since his biological mother picked him up for a visit on Thanksgiving […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06013911 NOVEMBER 20, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Hawaii Police have located 16-year-old Tiara Mariani, who had been reported missing. She was found in good health on November 28, 2006, in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2213 NOVEMBER 29, 2006 REPORT NO. C06034920 Kawailani Awana Missing since November 7, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo home since November 7, 2006. Her name is Kawailani Awana. She is described as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH HILO DISTRICT CAPTAIN EDWIN RAPOZO PHONE: 961-2120 NOVEMBER 24, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating three musical instruments that were stolen from a home in Waipunalei. The items have been identified as a Dobro steel guitar with a blue face, a Gypsy jazz […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTIONLIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE: 961-2252NOVEMBER 27, 2006REPORT NO. C06037040 Jeremy Lee Jacober Wanted for escape MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are asking 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 120 days of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06029898 NOVEMBER 27, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE The Hawaii Police Department has located 17-year-old Gaelynn Kahee, who had been reported missing. She was found in good health on November 27 in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 NOVEMBER 27, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of November 21,2006 – November 27, 2006, Big Island police arrested 27 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and two were under the age of 21. So far this […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254NOVEMBER 24, 2006REPORT NO. C06036552 Angelica Garcia Missing from her Nevada home MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are assisting the Reno Police Department in searching for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Nevada home. Her name is Angelica Garcia. She is described as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION, AREA II LIEUTENANT GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 230 NOVEMBER 24, 2006 Benjamin Deeter Missing since November 17, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 16-year-old boy who reportedly failed to return to his Kona home on November 3, 2006. His name is Benjamin Deeter. He […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION LIEUTENANT JAMES SANBORN PHONE: 961-2350NOVEMBER 21, 2006 Keaau Kamealoha Gomes Wanted on a bench warrant by Drug Court MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Keaau Kamealoha Gomes. He is wanted on a bench warrant issued by >>Big Island Drug Court>>. Gomes is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION, AREA II LIEUTENANT GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 230 NOVEMBER 21, 2006 Kahoa KreinbergMissing since November 3, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 15-year-old boy who reportedly failed to return to his Captain Cook home on November 3, 2006. His name is Kahoa Kreinberg. He is […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06035641 NOVEMBER 21, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Leticia Morales, who was reported missing from her Honokaa home since November 13, 2006. She was found in good health on November 20 in Kona. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 NOVEMBER 20, 2006 REPORT NO. C06029122 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Big Island police are seeking witnesses to a one-car crash just outside Papaikou on September 16, 2006. A 25-year-old Pepeekeo man died from injuries he sustained after being ejected from the car on the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 NOVEMBER 21, 2006 REPORT NO. C06032943 Leilani Torres Missing since October 21, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo home since October 21, 2006. Her name is Leilani Torres. She is described as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROLACTING LIEUTENANT RICHARD MIYAMOTOPHONE: 961-2213 NOVEMBER 1, 2006 REPORT NO. C06034583 Dawn Paulino Missing since November 4, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo home since November 4, 2006. Her name is Dawn Paulino. She is described as Caucasian, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HAMAKUA DISTRICT CAPTAIN EDWIN RAPOZO PHONE: 775-7533 NOVEMBER 20, 2006 Leticia Morales Missing since November 13, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Honokaa home since November 13, 2006. Her name is Leticia Morales. She is described as Hispanic, 5-foot-4, about 120 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06025113 NOVEMBER 20, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE The Hawaii Police Department has located 15-year-old Ashley Winslow, who was reported missing from her Puna home since August 10, 2006. She was found in good health on November 16, 2006, in Puna. # # […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06026083 NOVEMBER 20, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Nohealani Balai, who was reported missing from her Hilo home since August 10, 2006. She was found in good health on November 1, 2006, in Puna. # # […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION, AREA II CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 NOVEMBER 16, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE On November 16, 2006, 8:30 p.m., West Hawaii Criminal Investigation Section detectives released Daniel Dejarnette, 53, of Ka’u, after he was arrested on Tuesday (November 14, 2006) for the death of his wife Yu Dejarnette, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 NOVEMBER 15, 2006 Members of the Hawaii Police Department’s 68th Recruit Class. MEDIA RELEASE Nine members of the Hawaii County Police Department’s 68th Recruit Class graduated Wednesday (November 15, 2006) during ceremonies held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. The police graduates, who underwent […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA II CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 NOVEMBER 14, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE West Hawaii Criminal Investigations Section detectives arrested Daniel Dejarnette, 53, on Tuesday (November 14, 2006) for the death of his wife, Yu Dejarnette, 56, of Ka’u. He is in custody at the Kona police cellblock. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 NOVEMBER 14, 2006 Ashley Winslow Missing since August 10, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 15-year-old girl reported as missing from her Puna home since August 10, 2006. Her name is Ashley Winslow. She is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-9 tall, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTHAWAII ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUEOFFICER JOSEPH BOTELHO JR.PHONE: 961-2220/961-2219NOVEMBER 14, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) is sponsoring the 26th Annual Winter Basketball Classic on December 27-30, 2006, in >>Hilo>> Team registration is open to the following divisions: 9 & 10, 11 & 12, 13 & 14, girls 12 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE: 961-2213 NOVEMBER 13, 2006 C06035257 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed a Hilo convenience store on Saturday (November 11, 2006). Sometime between 4:45 a.m. and 5 a.m., the man entered the Kawili Street 7-11 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTKA’U DISTRICT CAPTAIN MARSHALL KANEHAILUAPHONE: 939-2520NOVEMBER 13, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest into the death of a 56-year-old Hawaiian Ocean View Estates woman Sunday morning (November 12, 2006). Responding to a 9:20 a.m. call of a home accident at a residence on >>Paradise Parkway>>, Ka’u patrol officers […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION CAPTAIN LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2251 NOVEMBER 11, 2006 REPORT NO. C06035049 Robert Lee Willis Charged for robberies MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Big Island police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old Kailua-Kona man suspected of committing a series of robberies in >East Hawaii>. Robert Lee Willis, also known as "Lee Willis," was arrested […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION CAPTAIN LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2251 NOVEMBER 10, 2006 REPORT NO. C06035049 Robert Lee Willis, 38, Wanted for robberies MEDIA RELEASE Police are looking for a 38-year-old Kailua-Kona man suspected of committing a series of robberies in >East Hawaii>. On November 8, 2006, at about 2:50 a.m., an unknown man entered Ken’s […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION/AREA I CAPTAIN LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2251 NOVEMBER 9, 2006 REPORT NO. C06034032 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are investigating two suspicious house fires in the Ainaloa subdivision in Puna. On October 31, 2006, at about 12:36 a.m., personnel from the Hawaii Fire Department and Puna police responded to a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROLCAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRAPHONE: 961-2214 NOVEMBER 9, 2006 REPORT NO. C06035104 Alvin Western Huffman IV Missing since November 6, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a man who has been missing from Hilo since November 6. Alvin Western Huffman IV, 39, was last seen November 4 but called […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 249 NOVEMBER , 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying someone who broke into a filling station in Kealakekua on November 3. The person threw a rock through a glass door, entered the building, removed a cold […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL SERGEANT PRENTISS A. MORENO PHONE: 961-2213 NOVEMBER 9, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have identified a woman whose body was found in the tidal pools at Kapoho Vacationland earlier this week as Shaula Groulx, 40, of Portland Oregon. She was found floating face down at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE: 961-2213 NOVEMBER 8, 2006 C06034940 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are investigating a robbery which occurred at Ken’s House of Pancakes in Hilo, Hawaii. On November 8, 2006 at 3:24 a.m., South Hilo Patrol Officers responded to the report of a theft at Ken’s House […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 NOVEMBER 6, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are thankful to the public for responding to a request for help in locating a man wanted for an outstanding warrrant in October. Kelly William Clark, 46, turned himself in at the Kealakehe station on October […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING OFFICER REYNOLD KAHALEWAI PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 257 DECEMBER 6, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE 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 as Hawaiian/African-American, 6-feet tall, 170 pounds with a medium build, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 NOVEMBER 4, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police have identified a woman found dead Thursday (November 2, 2006) as 21-year-old Daysha Aiona-Aka. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Section received confirmation Saturday morning from a forensic odontologist, who was able to make positive identification after […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 NOVEMBER 3, 2006 REPORT NO. C06034338 Jeffrey B. Santos Charged with murder and other offenses MEDIA RELEASE An autopsy conducted Friday (November 3, 2006) on the body of a woman found Thursday determined that the cause of death was penetrating gunshot wound to the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTNORTH HILO DISTRICTCAPTAIN EDWIN RAPOZOPHONE: 962-2120NOVEMBER 2, 2006 1998 Kubota farm tractor Stolen September 22, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are asking for the public’s help in locating a farm tractor stolen from from Paauilo in September. The 1998 orange four-wheel drive Kubota farm tractor was removed from the lower cane haul […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 NOVEMBER 2, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police have arrested a 23-year-old Hawaiian Beaches man for second-degree murder. Hilo detectives arrested Jeffrey Santos Jr. just before 4 p.m. today (November 2, 2006) in connection with the suspected killing of a 20-year-old female acquaintance. The […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 NOVEMBER 1, 2006 Detective Gregory Esteban MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Joint Police Association has named Detective Gregory Esteban as Hawaii Police Department’s "Top Cop." Esteban received the honor at a luncheon ceremony in >>Honolulu>> on Tuesday, October 31. The 21-year veteran of the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE: 961-2254 NOVEMBER 1, 2006 Jasmine Tripp Missing since October 30, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo residence since October 30, 2006. Her name is Jasmine Tripp. She is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-6, about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE: 961-2254 NOVEMBER 1, 2006 Sloane Macabio Missing since October 30, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 13-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo residence since October 30, 2006. Her name is Sloane Macabio. She is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-1, about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE: 961-2254 NOVEMBER 1, 2006 Tatiana Cortes Missing since October 30, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 12-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo residence since October 30, 2006. Her name is Tatiana Cortes. She is described as Hispanic, 5-feet tall, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST HAWAII JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 230 NOVEMBER 1, 2006 REPORT NO. C06033561 MEDIA RELEASE A 25-year-old man wanted for questioning in an alleged sexual assault of a juvenile female in Ka’u has been arrested and questioned by Kona detectives. Charles Ha’o turned himself in to police […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH KOHALA DISTRICT CAPTAIN LAWRENCE BALBERDE PHONE: 889-6540 NOVEMBER 1, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying one or more people who broke into a Matson container at a construction site in Kapaau and stole 14 tools. The burglary was at a home construction site […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL LIEUTENANT CHAD BASQUE PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 287 OCTOBER 31, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE (Correction) A 38-year-old Kailua-Kona man was arrested early Tuesday morning (October 31) after Kona patrol officers found what appeared to be an explosive device in his possession. When police responded to a call for assistance at an apartment […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL LIEUTENANT CHAD BASQUE PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 287 OCTOBER 31, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE A 38-year-old Kailua-Kona man was arrested early Tuesday morning (October 31) after Kona patrol officers found what appeared to be an explosive device in his possession. When police responded to a call for assistance at an apartment complex […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 OCTOBER 30, 2006 REPORT NO. C06030898 Janelle Alani Missing since October 3, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo home since October 3, 2006. Her name is Janelle Alani. She is described as Hawaiian, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 OCTOBER 30, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of October 24, 2006 – October 30, 2006, Big Island police arrested 26 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and three were under the age of 21. So far […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO PATROL CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2214 OCTOBER 30, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are warning the public to be leery of mail telling them they have won large sums of money. A Hilo woman received a letter claiming to be from the British Lotto Commission. It said the woman had […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 OCTOBER 27, 2006 Kelly William Clark, 46 Wanted on a warrant MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 46-year-old Ka’u man wanted on an outstanding warrant. Kelly William Clark is described as Caucasion, about 5-foot-9, 170 pounds […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 OCTOBER 27, 2006 REPORT NO. C06029898 Gaelynn Kahee Missing since September 22, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo home since September 22, 2006. Her name is Gaelynn Kahee. She is described as Hawaiian, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT AREA II JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 230 OCTOBER 27, 2006 REPORT NO. C06033561 Charles Ha’o Wanted for questioning MEDIA RELEASE Kona Police Detectives are searching for a 25-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection with a reported sexual assault of a female minor in Ka’u.  Charles Ha’o, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 OCTOBER 27, 2006 REPORT NO. C06029898 Albert L. Kahuena MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have charged a 19-year-old man in connection with a robbery reported in >>Hilo>> Sunday evening (October 22). Detectives charged Albert L. Kahuena with second-degree robbery Friday morning (October 27). On Sunday night, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 OCTOBER 26, 2006 Joseph Gutierrez, right, president of the Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo, presents an “Officer of the Month” award to Jason Tominaga on Thursday, October 26. MEDIA RELEASE The Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo recognized Ka’u Patrol Officer Jason Tominaga as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 230 OCTOBER 24, 2006 Kainoa Kala Missing since September 26, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 14-year-old girl reported as missing. Kainoa Kala reportedly failed to return home on September 26, 2006. She is described as Hawaiian, about 5-foot-3, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 OCTOBER 23, 2006 REPORT NO. C06032918 Robbery suspect MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with a robbery investigation. Personnel at Hawaii Electric Light Company reported Friday afternoon, (October 20, 2006) that a man entered their business office on Kilauea […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 OCTOBER 24, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of October 17, 2006 – October 23, 2006, Big Island police arrested 14 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and three were under the age of 21. So far […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA JR. PHONE: 326-4646 OCTOBER 23, 2006 C06033068 MEDIA RELEASE Kona Police have initiated a criminal complaint identifying a Hawaii County Council member as the suspect. On October 22, 2006, Sunday afternoon at about 5:00 p.m., Kona Patrol Officers filed a harassment complaint on the behalf of a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTIONDETECTIVE BENTON BOLOSPHONE: 961-8883OCTOBER 19, 2006REPORT NO. C06006601 Hauoli "Ikaika" Silva Wanted by police MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 19-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault of a juvenile female. The suspect was identified as Hauoli "Ikaika" Silva, who […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTIONLIEUTENANT GLENN UEHANAPHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 230OCTOBER 18, 2006 Samantha Vanderhoek Missing since August 7, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for a 16 year old girl reported as missing who failed to return home on August 7, 2006. She is Samantha VANDERHOEK. She is described as Caucasian about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06002868 OCTOBER 18, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department has located Sage Skillman, M-14, on October 03, 2006 in Hilo. He was found to be in good health. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06025209 OCTOBER 17, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department has located Jasmine Tripp, F-16, on October 16, 2006 in Puna. She was found to be in good health. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06030484 OCTOBER 17, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department has located Sloane Macabio, M-16, on October 16, 2006 in Puna. She was found to be in good health. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 OCTOBER 24, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of October 10, 2006 – October 16, 2006, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and one was under the age of 21. So far […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2277 OCTOBER 13, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police arrested three juveniles following the reported break-in at Pahoa High School which occurred early Friday morning, October 13, 2006. School Officials reported several rooms were either entered and doors damaged during this burglary and U.S. currency […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION LIEUTENANT JAMES SANBORN PHONE: 961-2350 OCTOBER 13, 2006 Travis Kauwila LonokapuWanted on a bench warrant by Drug Court MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Travis Kauwila Lonokapu. He is wanted on a bench warrant issued by >>Big Island Drug Court>>. Lonokapu is […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 OCTOBER 12, 2006 REPORT NO. C06038308 Digital hymnal machine Taken during burglary in October 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for assistance from anyone with information about a burglary in the Hawaiian Ranchos Subdivision in Ka’u a year […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 OCTOBER 11, 2006 REPORT NO. C06031477 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police have found two children who were reported missing after a visit with their birth father. The birth father, Lebrado Cabanting Jr., 36, has been arrested on suspicion of custodial interference but has not […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTIONLIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE: 961-2252OCTOBER 11, 2006REPORT NO. C06031600 Michael Steven FosterCharged with attempted robbery and other offenses MEDIA RELEASE > Big I > > sland > police have charged a 23-year-old man for allegedly attempting to rob a customer Monday inside a >>Hilo >>>>store>>. Michael Steven Foster was charged late Tuesday […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTJUVENILE AID SECTIONLIEUTENANT EARL HATADAPHONE: 961-2254OCTOBER 10, 2006REPORT NO. C06031477 Micah Cabanting, 10, and Lebrado Cabanting, 12 …missing since October 7, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are asking for the public’s help in locating two children who were not returned to their legal parents after a visit with their birth father. The […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 OCTOBER 10, 2006 C06031669 MEDIA RELEASE A 73-year-old Hilo woman died Monday (October 9, 2006) in Honolulu from injuries she sustained in a one-car crash September 29 in South Kohala. The victim has been identified as Helen Nakaza of Hilo. Responding to an […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 OCTOBER 10, 2006 REPORT NO. C06031600 MEDIA RELEASE >Big >>Island> police are investigating an attempted robbery yesterday afternoon at a >>Hilo >>>>store>>. A 67-year-old woman reported Monday (October 9, 2006) that she was shopping at a discount retail store on Kinoole Street just before […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 OCTOBER 9, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of October 3, 2006 – October 9, 2006, Big Island police arrested 24 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and three were under the age of 21. So far […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 OCTOBER 6, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with a robbery investigation. Personnel at Hawaii Community College reported today (October 6, 2006) that a man entered one of the offices on campus, brandished a handgun and demanded money. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO PATROL DIVISION CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2214 OCTOBER 5, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who assaulted a 61-year-old Puna man at Liliuokalani Park in Hilo on Friday, September 29, at 8 p.m. The victim was punched several times on the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06022838 OCTOBER 4, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Dane Correa, who was reported missing from his Hilo home since July 14, 2006. He was found in good health on October 4, 2006, in Hilo. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 OCTOBER 4, 2006 Assistant Chief Derek Pacheco MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Police Chief Lawrence Mahuna has promoted Derek Pacheco to assistant chief of Area II, effective October 1, 2006. As assistant chief of Area II, Pacheco oversees all police operations from North Kohala to […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KA’U DISTRICT CAPTAIN MARSHALL KANEHAILUA PHONE: 939-2520 OCTOBER 4, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Representatives from companies working on the Pakini Nui South Point Windmill Project will hold another traffic advisory informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 12, at the Naalehu Community Center. The meeting is to inform the public again about temporary […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTOFFICE OF THE CHIEFLAWRENCE K. MAHUNAPHONE: 961-2244OCTOBER 3, 2006 Joseph Gutierrez, right, president of the Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo,presents an "Officer of the Month" award to Tuckloy Aurello on Thursday, September 28. MEDIA RELEASE The Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo recognized Puna Patrol Officer Tuckloy Aurello as "Officer of the Month" for […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 OCTOBER 2, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of September 26 – October 2, 2006, Big Island police arrested 22 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and three were under the age of 21. So far this […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO PATROL CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2214 OCTOBER 2, 2006 REPORT NO. C06030810 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Isla>>n>>d> police are investigating a helicopter accident at the Hilo airport Monday morning (October 2, 2006). The pilot of a tour helicopter reported that she experienced mechanical difficulties 8-10 feet above ground just after taking off […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254OCTOBER 3, 2006REPORT NO. C06026083 Nohealani Balai Missing since August 20, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo home since August 20, 2006. Her name is Nohealani Balai. She is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-4, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 OCTOBER 2, 2006 REPORT NO. C06022838 Dane Correa Missing since July 14, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are searching for a 16-year-old boy reported as missing from his Hilo home since July 14, 2006. His name is Dane Correa. He is described as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06029904 SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department has located 15-year-old Britney Cuffe, who was reported missing from her Keaau home since September 22, 2006. She was found in good health on September 28, 2006, in Papaikou. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 249 SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 REPORT NO. C06030373 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying an armed robber who stole a car from a man who gave him a ride in Milolii. The victim reported that he was driving […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Two Kona police officers have been named "Officer of the Year" in separate ceremonies by different organizations. Kona Detective Gerald Wike was named the Hawaii Police Department’s "Officer of the Year" by the Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officials […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT ACTING SERGEANT WENDALL CARTER PHONE: 961-2332 SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 REPORT NO. C06030182 MEDIA RELEASE A 47-year-old man died Tuesday, September 26, after crashing his moped in Kona. The victim as been identified as Scott Fienup of no permanent address. Responding to an 8:35 a.m. call, Kona patrol officers determined […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTPUNA DISTRICT LIEUTENANT DEXTER CHAVESPHONE: 966-5835SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 Jasmine Tripp Missing since August 12, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Keaau home since August 12, 2006. Her name is is Jasmine Tripp. She is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-6, about 120 pounds with […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE: 961-2213SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 Sloane Macabio Missing since September 15, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are searching for a 13-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo home since September 15, 2006. Her name is Sloane Macabio. She is described as Hawaiian, 5-feet tall, about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT LIEUTENANT DEXTER CHAVES PHONE: 966-5835 SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 REPORT NO. C06029904 Britney Cuffe Missing since September 22, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported as missing from her Keaau home since September 22, 2006. Her name is is Britney Cuffe. She is described as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2213 SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person who has been passing counterfeit $10 bills in Hilo. The man attempted to pass a counterfeit $10 bill at two different locations in the Kaumana area […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police will enforce a temporary one-way traffic pattern along a portion of Kapiolani Street on Saturday, October 7, 2006. Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. traffic will flow in the Hamakua direction only on […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE For the fifth year in a row, Big Island police are joining forces with the Hawaii County Fire Department to bag groceries during the “Hawaii Island United Way-KTA Bag Brigade.” This year’s fund-raising project, led by the Fire […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 NOVEMBER 26, 2006 REPORT NO. C06037028 MEDIA RELEASE A 52-year-old Holualoa man died Sunday (November 26, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Walua Road and Lunapule road in Kailua-Kona. The victim was identified as Mark A. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of September 19 – September 25, 2006, Big Island police arrested 31 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and one was under the age of 21. So far this […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 NOVEMBER 25, 2006 REPORT NO. C06036828 MEDIA RELEASE A 22-year-old Hilo woman who was a passenger in a vehicle died Saturday (November 25, 2006) from injuries she sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Kalanianaole Street, 327 feet east of Akepa Street. The victim […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department wishes to alert the public to a questionable fund-raiser. A Big Island resident received a request for a donation to the Hawaii campaign of the Police Officers Safety Association, Inc. It requested payment to […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06026096 SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department has located 14-year-old Sheena Pinnow, who was reported missing from her Hilo home on August 20, 2006. She was found in good health on September 20, 2006, in Pahoa. . # # […]