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HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 REPORT NO. C06015220 SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Abcde Masuno, who was reported missing from her Keaau home on May 15, 2006. She was found in good health on September 1, 2006, in Hilo. . # # […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2214 SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 REPORT NO. C05000663 Who is this? Police are seeking this woman in connection with a theft and forgery MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman captured on a security surveillance video. Police are […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE: 961-2252 >SEPTEMBER 2>>1>>, 2006 R>>EPORT NO. >C06014215 MEDIA RELEASE (CORRECTION) Big >Island> police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man being sought in connection with an attempted robbery. At about 11 p.m. on >May 5, 2006,> a woman reported that while she was alone […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROSPHONE: 961-2252 >SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 R>>EPORT NO. >C06014215 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man being sought in connection with an attempted robbery. At about 11 p.m. on >May 5, 2006,> a woman reported that while she was alone just […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 Chief Lawrence Mahuna thanks Nathan Gonsalves, left, and Daniel Mantanona, right, for going to the aid of an officer. MEDIA RELEASE Two more Big Island citizens received commendation plaques from Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Wednesday (September 20, 2006) for going […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2214 SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people who robbed a video rental story Monday evening (September 19, 2006). The males entered the store on Kukila Street around 10:05 p.m. wearing hooded jackets and […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2214 SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Hilo patrol officers found a 4-year-old Hilo girl safe after searching nearly two hours Tuesday (September 19, 2006) in response to a missing person report. Responding to an 8:40 a.m. call, police learned that the girl had arrived at […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE A dozen Big Island police officers have been promoted to higher ranks now that 17 new officers from the 67th police recruit class are on the street. Four of the recently-promoted policemen were promoted from detective to lieutenant, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 REPORT NO. C06029122 MEDIA RELEASE A 25-year-old Pepeekeo man died Saturday (September 16, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a one-car crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) .1 mile north of the 8-mile marker in Papaikou. The victim […]

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

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT SERGEANT JEREMIE EVANGELISTA PHONE: 887-3080 SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 REPORT NO. C06028709 MEDIA RELEASE An autopsy on the body of a man pulled from West Hawaii waters Tuesday (September 12, 2006) revealed that he died of a heart attack. The victim has been identified at Alvin Lung, 63, of North […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 253 SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Kona police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the drivers of vehicles involved in two hit-and-run accidents. The first was on August 27, 2006. At around 5:55 p.m., police responded to a report of a traffic accident […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL SERGEANT DARREN HORIO PHONE: 961-2214 SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Officers from the Hawaii Police Department raised $44,300 during the “2006 Cop on Top for Special Olympics” project. Officers climbed atop Safeway stores in both Hilo and Kona at 6 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2006, and stayed there around […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT AREA II OPERATIONS BUREAU MAJOR JOHN DAWRS. PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 299 SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police encourage the public to continue helping to battle the crystal methamphetamine problem on the Big Island by providing tips to the Police Department’s ICE Hotlines. The West Hawaii hotline number — for the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT SERGEANT JEREMIE EVANGELISTA PHONE: 887-3080 SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 REPORT NO. C06028709 MEDIA RELEASE South Kohala police are investigating a possible drowning Tuesday afternoon (September 12, 2006). Responding to a 4:09 p.m. call, officers learned that witnesses had pulled the body of a man out of the water in a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 249 SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 REPORT NO. C06028532 MEDIA RELEASE Kona police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons who broke into the Ke Kula ‘O ‘Ehunuikaimalino Hawaiian Immersion School in Kona sometime between 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 C06028452 MEDIA RELEASE An autopsy conducted on a 68-year-old Hawaiian Ocean View Estates man who died Sunday (September 10, 2006) after being involved in a one-vehicle crash Saturday determined that he died of a heart attack and not from injuries […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 C06028452 MEDIA RELEASE Police traffic investigators have identified a A 68-year-old Hawaiian Ocean View Estates man who died Sunday (September 10, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash the previous day on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE:961-2252 SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 REPORT NO. C06028103 Konrad Ross Charged with escape MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE NO. 2) A 36-year-old Hamakua man who escaped from police custody last week is being held at Hawaii Community Correctional Center after being charged with escape. Criminal Investigations Division detectives charged […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE A 68-year-old Hawaiian Ocean View Estates man died Sunday (September 10, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash the previous day on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) .1 mile south of the 54-mile marker in […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE:961-2252 SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 REPORT NO. C06028103 Konrad Ross Arrested for escape MEDIA RELEASE >> >>Hilo>> police have arrested a 36-year-old Hamakua man wanted for escape.  Sunday evening (>September 10, 2006>) at about >8 p.m.>, Konrad Ross turned himself in at the >>Hilo>> police station. Ross […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of September 5 – September 11, 2006, Big Island police arrested 24 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and five were under the age of 21. So far this […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE:961-2252 SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 REPORT NO. C06028103 Konrad Ross Wanted for escape MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Konrad Ross, who escaped from police custody in Hakalau on Wednesday (September 6, 2006). Police arrested Ross at 5:45 p.m. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 Alex Joseph Ackles Charged with attempted murder MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Detectives from the West Hawaii Criminal Investigations Section charged a 22-year-old man with second-degree attempted murder on Wednesday. Alex Joseph Ackles of no permanent address was charged […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have located 15-year-old Cheyanne Ziegler, who was reported missing in June. She was found in Hilo in good health on August 25. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION LIEUTENANT JAMES SANBORN PHONE: 961-2350 SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 Michelle Griffin, Joseph Sullivan Wanted on bench warrants MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two people wanted on bench warrants issued by Big Island Drug Court. Their names are Michelle Griffin and Joseph Sullivan. The […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 Sandra Todd joins Officer DuWayne Waipa at a Labor Day DUI checkpoint on Banyan Drive. MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police dedicated two DUI roadblocks over the Labor Day weekend to victims of fatal drunk driving crashes.  In West Hawaii, police set up […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 SEPTEMBER 4, 2006 REPORT NO. C06027640 MEDIA RELEASE A 74-year-old Hilo man died Saturday (September 2, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash on Route 240 near the 5-mile marker in Hamakua. The victim has been identified as Frank W. Farias […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of August 29-September 4, 2006, Big Island police arrested 26 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and four were under the age of 21. So far this year, there […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL SERGEANT DANIEL MLAKAR PHONE: 326-4646 SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 REPORT NO. C06027767 MEDIA RELEASE Kona police arrested a Kailua-Kona man late Sunday (September 3, 2006) in connection with a stabbing on Henry Street above the entrance to Lanihau Shopping Center. In response to an 11:13 p.m. report of a stabbing, the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL SERGEANT DARREN HORIO PHONE: 961-2214 AUGUST 31, 2006 Lt. James O’Connor, Officer Robert Fujitake and Sgt. Darren Horio Raising money for Special Olympics on the roof of Safeway in Hilo MEDIA RELEASE Officers from the Hawaii Police Department climbed atop Safeway stores in both Hilo and Kona at 6 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 AUGUST 30, 2006 C06023952 Alexander Doll, also known as Alex Racz Missing since August 1, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are searching for a 15-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since August 1, 2006. His name is Alexander Doll, also known […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 AUGUST 29, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Surviving relatives of victims killed by drunk drivers will make their presence known at some of the Police Department’s DUI checkpoints over the Labor Day weekend, which runs from Friday, September 1, through Monday, September 4. They will […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 AUGUST 29, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of August 22-August 28, 2006, Big Island police arrested 34 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and five were under the age of 21. So far this year, there […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2277 AUGUST 28, 2006 C06026782 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police arrested four youths in a stolen van Saturday morning (August 26, 2006) following a short vehicle pursuit in Puna. The van had been reported as stolen overnight from a Keaau business. After the auto chase, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KA’U DISTRICT CAPTAIN MARSHALL KANEHAILUA PHONE: 939-2520 AUGUST 28, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Reprepresentives from companies working on the Pakini Nui South Point Windmill Project will hold a traffic advisory informational meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, at the Naalehu Community Center. They will discuss how they plan to transport large components […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT CAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE: 966-5835 AUGUST 28, 2006 C06026650 Adrien A.R. Genet, Missing. MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are searching for a 26-year-old man reported missing by his mother to the Santa Barbara Police Department in California. Santa Barbara police believe Adrien A.R. Genet may live on the Big Island, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KEAAU DISTRICT CAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE: 966-5835 AUGUST 25, 2006 REPORT NO. C06026575 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals responsible for stealing four vehicles from a business in the Shipman Industrial Park in Puna sometime between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning (August 24-25, 2006). […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO PATROL DIVISION CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2213 AUGUST 25, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals responsible for seven burglaries since August 20, 2006, at schools and businesses in and around Hilo. All took place in the late night or early morning hours. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 AUGUST 25, 2006 REPORT NO. C06012753 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Police traffic investigators are looking for any witnesses to a motorcycle-auto crash April 22, 2006, on Highway 11 in front of the Mountain View Post Office. Puna patrol officers responded to a 10:02 a.m. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT AREA I CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2255 AUGUST 24, 2006 REPORT NO. C06018897 MEDIA RELEASE Police are renewing their appeal to the public for help in identifying whoever was responsible for a burglary and suspicious fire in June at Waiakea Intermediate school on Puainako Street in Hilo. South Hilo […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 AUGUST 24, 2006 Joseph Gutierrez, right, president of the Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo, presents an “Officer of the Month” award to Daylan Asuncion on Thursday. MEDIA RELEASE South Hilo Patrol Officer Daylan Asuncion has been named Officer of the Month for June […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2255 AUGUST 24, 2006 REPORT NO. 06023295 Frames from a surveillance video depict a burglary at Longs Drugs Puainako MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying four males who broke into Longs Drugs Puainako in July. Surveillance […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE:961-2255 AUGUST 23, 2006 REPORT NO. C06023235 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are investigating whether a partial skull is part of the remains of a Puna woman reported missing in May. A Fern Forest resident reported on July 26, 2006, that his dog returned home with […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO DISTRICT CAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE: 966-5835 AUGUST 23, 2006 C06026324 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying one or more persons who broke into the county’s Puna base yard operated by the Department of Public Works on Tuesday night (August 22, 2006.) Puna patrol officers […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 AUGUST 21, 2006 REPORT NO. C06026029 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) A 26-year-old man who died Sunday (August 20, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle crash in North Kohala has been identified as Kauhi L. Simao of Waikoloa. Responding to a 4:14 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 AUGUST 20, 2006 REPORT NO. C06026029 MEDIA RELEASE A 26-year-old Kamuela man died Sunday (August 20, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle crash on Akoni Pule Highway near the 24-mile marker in North Kohala. Responding to a 4:14 a.m. call, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA DISTRICT LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE: 326-4646, Ext. 253 AUGUST 21, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Kona police are investigating a burglary Saturday (August 19, 2006) in the Kona Sunset subdivision that occurred sometime between 7:35 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. while the owners were away. One or more persons entered a home through an […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA DISTRICT ACTING CAPTAIN BRADLEY BALLESTEROS PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 253 AUGUST 21, 2006 REPORT NO. 06025629 Wren Kealoha Evans Arrested for escape Kona patrol officers arrested a 28-year-old man wanted for escape on Sunday. Police and Fire Department paramedics responded to a 2:45 p.m. report of a man who was unresponsive in […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 AUGUST 21, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of August 15-August 21, 2006, Big Island police arrested 25 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and two were under the age of 21. So far this year, there […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA IICAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOXPHONE: 326-4646, Ext. 263AUGUST 17, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii marks its one-year anniversary for the Maile Amber Alert.  The statewide plan includes local law enforcement and State agencies.  The MAILE AMBER Alert Plan is a voluntary partnership between the four county police departments, state Civil Defense, the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL OFFICER MARK ARNOLD PHONE: 961-2213 AUGUST 17, 2006 REPORT NO. C06025721 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in solving a burglary that occurred sometime between August 8 and August 13 (2006) at the old HI-PAL office at 1096 Ululani Street in Hilo. Unknown suspects […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 AUGUST 17, 2006 REPORT NO. C06025681 MEDIA RELEASE A 25-year-old Hawaiian Beaches man died Wednesday (August 16, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash at the intersection of Kahakai Boulevard and Niuhi Street in Hawaiian Beaches. The victim was identified […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 AUGUST 17, 2006 C06025741 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) A 13-year-old Ka’u boy died Thursday (August 17, 2006) from injuries he sustained in an all-terrain vehicle crash in the Discovery Harbour subdivision in Ka’u. The victim was identified as Kamanuwai Waiwaiole of Mark Twain Estates. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KA’U DISTRICT CAPTAIN MARSHALL KANEHAILUA PHONE: 939-2520 AUGUST 17, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE A 13-year-old Ka’u boy died Thursday morning (August 17, 2006) when his all-terrain vehicle crashed into another ATV. Responding to an 8:15 a.m. report of a crash at the intersection of Wakea Avenue and Kahiki Street in the Discovery Harbour […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 AUGUST 16, 2006 REPORT NO. 06025629 Wren Kealoha Evans Wanted for escape Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 28-year-old man wanted for escape. Wren Kealoha Evans, also known as Wren Beaumont, escaped while he was temporarily released from […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH KOHALA DISTRICT CAPTAIN LAWRENCE BALBERDE PHONE: 889-6540 AUGUST 15, 2006 REPORT NO. C06025391 MEDIA RELEASE North Kohala Police have arrested a 16-year-old Kapaau male in connection with a rash of burglaries and graffiti damage to businesses in the Kapaau and Hawi area from April 24 through August 14. The boy, whose […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 AUGUST 15, 2006 REPORT NO. C06025462 MEDIA RELEASE A 27-year-old Mountain View woman died Tuesday (August 15, 2006) from injuries she received in a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision on Route 11 (Hawaii Belt Road).3 miles north of the 15 mile-marker. The victim was identified […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 AUGUST 14, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of August 8-August 14, 2006, Big Island police arrested 30 motorists for drunk driving. Eleven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and six were under the age of 21. So far this year, there […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 AUGUST 13, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE A 42-year-old Pahoa woman died Sunday (August 13, 2006) from injuries she received in a two-vehicle collision on Route 130 (Keaau-Pahoa road) .3 miles east of the 9-mile marker. Responding to a 5:11 p.m. call, Puna patrol officers […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTWEST HAWAII ICE TASK FORCEDETECTIVE DERRIK DIEGOPHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 312AUGUST 13, 2006 David R. Chong, Georgette N. Cazimero. MEDIA RELEASE On >August 11, 2006,> officers of the West Hawaii Vice Section executed a search warrant for marijuana cultivation and possession of illicit narcotics on Hawaiian Homelands property in Kamuela, >South Kohala>.  Charged were […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION LIEUTENANT JAMES SANBORN PHONE: 961-2350 AUGUST 11, 2006 Keaau Gomes Wanted on a bench warrant MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Keaau Gomes, who is wanted on a bench warrant issued by the Big Island Drug Court. Gomes is described as Portuguese, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA DISTRICT CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, Ext. 249 AUGUST 11, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE An 57-year-old Illinois hiker reported missing Thursday afternoon in West Hawaii (August 10, 2006) was found safe early Friday (August 11, 2006). Phillip Michael Thomas of Darien, Illinois, was reported missing after he hiked down the Kaawaloa trail […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTKONA DISTRICTCAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, Ext. 249 AUGUST 11, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big >Island> police are looking for several men who robbed a visitor Thursday (August 10, 2006) in a restaurant parking lot on Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona. Responding to an >11:00 p.m.> call, Kona patrol officers determined that one man struck […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 AUGUST 11, 2006 Chief Lawrence Mahuna thanks Wayne Rubio, left, and Wyatt Lotz, right, for going to the aid of an officer. MEDIA RELEASE Two Big Island citizens received commendation plaques from Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Thursday (August 10, 2006) for going to […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 AUGUST 10, 2006 C06018257 Cheyanne Ziegler Missing since June 12, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since June 12, 2006. Her name is Cheyanne Ziegler. She is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-5, about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 AUGUST 10, 2006 C06024026 Alishiya Tamangided Missing since August 1, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since August 1, 2006. Her name is Alishiya Tamangided. She is described as Hispanic,4-foot-11, about 140-150 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 AUGUST 9, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) An autopsy has determined that a 57-year-old man who crashed his car on Kilauea Avenue on Monday (August 7, 2006) died from a heart attack and not from the crash. The man has been identified as Lester […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 AUGUST 8, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of August 1-August 7, 2006, Big Island police arrested 31 motorists for drunk driving. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and six were under the age of 21. So far this year, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL SERGEANT DARREN HORIO PHONE: 961-2214 AUGUST 8, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Officers from the Hawaii Police Department will climb atop Safeway stores in both Hilo and Kona at 6 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2006, to raise money for the Special Olympics. The goal during the “2006 Cop on Top for […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTKA’U DISTRICTCAPTAIN MARSHALL KANEHAILUAPHONE: 939-2520AUGUST 7, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Ka’u police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in a rash of brush fires in Ka’u. During the past year, Ka’u police have responded to more than 30 suspicious brush fires. Most occurred in Pahala. Several of those were either off […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 AUGUST 17 2006 C06022362 Kawailani Awana Missing since July 19, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since July 19, 2006. Her name is Kawailani Awana. She is described as Hawaiian, 4-foot-11, about […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 AUGUST 7, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE(REVISED WITH CORRECT AGE) A 57-year-old Hilo man died Monday (August 7, 2006) from injuries he received in an auto crash on Kilauea Avenue in Hilo. Police received a 12:29 p.m. report of the crash and determined that the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 AUGUST 7, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE A 48-year-old Hilo man died Monday (August 7, 2006) from injuries he received in an auto crash on Kilauea Avenue in Hilo. Police received a 12:29 p.m. report of the crash and determined that the man was the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH KOHALA DISTRICT CAPTAIN LAWRENCE BALBERDE PHONE: 889-6540 AUGUST 7, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person or persons who desecrated a private cemetery in Halawa in North Kohala. Police received an 8:35 a.m. report Monday (August 7, 2006) from a family member who […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HAWAII ISLAE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE OFFICER RANDY MORRIS PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 258 AUGUST 3, 2006 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 August 26-27, 2006, at the Konawaena Gym. Team entries are being […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA DISTRICT CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 253 AUGUST 2, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Kona police have arrested a 24-year-old Kailua-Kona man in connection with a suspicious fire Wednesday (August 2, 2006) that caused significant damage to a secondary structure on a lot in Kalaoa. When Kona patrol officers responded to a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 AUGUST 2, 2006 C06017059 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have located Brandi Das. She was found Tuesday (August 1, 2006) in Hilo in good health. # # #

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION LIEUTENANT JAMES SANBORN PHONE: 961-2350 AUGUST 1, 2006 Courtney Uchima Wanted on a bench warrant MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Courtney Uchima, who is wanted on a bench warrant issued by the Big Island Drug Court. Uchima is described as Caucasian/Japanese, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 AUGUST 1, 2006 C06017059 Brandi Das Missing since June 1, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her Puna home since June 1, 2006. Her name is Brandi Das. She is described as Filipino, 5-foot-1, about […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 AUGUST 1, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of July 25-July 31, 2006, Big Island police arrested 10 motorists for drunk driving. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash and one was under the age of 21. So far this […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 JULY 31, 2006 C06013911 Tiara Mariani Missing since May 3, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are still searching for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since May 3, 2006. Her name is Tiara Mariani. She is described as Caucasian, 5-feet […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JULY 30, 2006 REPORT NO. C06023639 MEDIA RELEASE Police traffic investigators have identified a 17-year-old South Kohala boy who died Saturday (July 29, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Route 190, 150 feet south of the 17-mile marker. The […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JULY 29, 2006 REPORT NO. C06023639 MEDIA RELEASE A 17-year-old South Kohala boy died Saturday (July 29, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Route 190, 150 feet south of the 17-mile marker. Responding to a 10:23 a.m. call, Kona […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA DISTRICT CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 253 JULY 28, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are warning the public to beware of anyone who claims to be a police officer but refuses to show proper identification. Kona patrol officers are investigating a report that two men approached a man in […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 JULY 27, 2006 Joseph Gutierrez, right, president of the Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo, presents an "Officer of the Month" award to Hilo Patrol Officer DuWayne K. K. Waipa MEDIA RELEASE A Hilo patrol officer was named "Officer of the Month" for May […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA DISTRICT CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 253 JULY 26, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are seeking the public’s help in locating the person or persons who stole a truck and heavy equipment from a Kona pool construction company early July 26, 2006. Someone entered a gated baseyard on Hoomaluhia […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCOMMUNITY POLICING SECTIONLIEUTENANT JAMES SANBORNPHONE: 961-2350JULY 26, 2006 Roberto Mendez Contero Wanted on a bench warrant MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Roberto Mendez Contero Jr., who is wanted on a Bench Warrant issued by the >>Big Island Drug Court>>. Contero is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-7, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFOC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JULY 27, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) An 88-year-old Honalo woman died Wednesday (July 26, 2006) from injuries she received in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash on Route 180 one-half mile north of the Route 180/Kuakini Highway intersection. The victim was identified as Mildred Mitamura. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA DISTRICT CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 253 JULY 26, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have arrested a Kona man in connection with a fatal auto-pedestrian crash Wednesday afternoon (July 26, 2006) near the Honalo transfer station. In response to a 2:43 p.m. call, Kona patrol officers determined that a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTKONA DISTRICTCAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHAPHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 253JULY 26, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department has cancelled a three-month trial period for registering firearms by appointment only at the Kealakehe police station. Firearms may be registered without appointment, as was the policy before the proposed new procedure was announced on July 25, 2006. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA DISTRICT CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 253 JULY 25, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE In an effort to better serve the public, the Hawaii Police Department is advising the public about procedural revisions to firearms registration at the Kealakehe police station. Effective August 1, 2006, for a three-month trial period, registration of […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JULY 24, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of July 18 – July 24, 2006, Big Island police arrested 24 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and two were under the age of 21. So far […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT CAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE:966-5835 JULY 20, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE A police substation in Volcano is now in operation. The substation at Cooper Center officially opened with an open house on July 4, 2006, in conjunction with the Volcano Community Association’s annual parade. It had been available for use by officers […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA IIACTING LIEUTENANT LLEWELLYN FUKUIPHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 304JULY 19, 2006REPORT NO. C06021898 MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Police detectives are renewing a request for help from the public. Police need to speak to a Good Samaritan who gave a man and a woman a ride to >>North> >Hawaii> >Community> >Hospital>> in Waimea […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA II ACTING LIEUTENANT LLEWELLYN FUKUI PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 304 JULY 19, 2006 REPORT NO. C06021898 MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Police detectives have charged a Puna man in connection with a deliberate car crash that killed two Hilo women early Sunday (July 16, 2006). Vernon E. Costa, 41, was charged […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA I LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE:961-2252 JULY 19, 2006 REPORT NO. C06022101 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are investigating an assault reported by Vernon E. Costa, the lone suspect in the deaths of 35-year-old Casey Ann Swain and 26-year-old Pua Santa Isabel on Sunday (July 16, 2006). Detectives assigned […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT AREA I CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JULY 18, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE An experimental light plane crashed Tuesday afternoon (July 18, 2006) near the Hilo airport. The Gyroplane, a small two-blade helicopter, crashed around 3:15 p.m. The operator of the plane, a 71-year-old Puna man, had been in flight […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of July 11-July 17, 2006, Big Island police arrested 29 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and two were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been […]