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HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH KOHALA PATROL DIVISION SERGEANT JEREMIE EVANGELISTA PHONE: 887-3080 JANUARY 22, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Police Department officers in the South Kohala District closed a portion of Waikoloa Road on Sunday, January 22, 2006, due to hazardous conditions. Responding to a 9:19 p.m. call, officers found that a heavy rain shower caused […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JANUARY 22, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE A 69-year-old Hilo man died Sunday (January 22, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash on Ainaola Drive between Komohana Street and Keone Street in Hilo. The victim was identified as Dominador Macanas of a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 18, 2006 C05039004 THREE CHARGED IN IDENTITY THEFT INVESTIGATION– Kyle S. Fukunaga, M-28, charged on December 25, 2005 (left), Rhanna M. Gonsalves, F-24, charged on December 28, 2005 (middle), Maggie A. Rodrigues, F-28, charged on January 17, 2006 (right) MEDIA RELEASE As part […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 263 JANUARY 18, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department’s Drug Interdiction Task Force working in conjunction with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration has established a telephone “Hotline” where the public can assist law enforcement in apprehending individuals involved […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JANUARY 16, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE A 77-year-old Ka’u man died Monday (January 16, 2006) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/cement truck crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) and Kona Kai Boulevard in the area of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 12, 2006 ELDINE R. QUINTAL …charged with forgery and related offenses MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE East Hawaii Criminal Investigation Section detectives charged a 27 year-old Puna woman with numerous financial crimes Wednesday afternoon (January 11, 2006). Eldine R. Quintal was charged with five counts […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 12, 2006 C06001172 AARON T. WELLS …apprehended after being wanted in Washington MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Big Island police have apprehended a 32 year-old Hilo man on Wednesday afternoon (January 11, 2006) wanted in the state of Washington for violating his probation. Aaron T. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL DIVISION ACTING LIEUTENANT RUSSELL PAIO PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 253 JANUARY 12, 2006 C06001356 MEDIA RELEASE On Thursday morning, January 12, 2006, at about 11 a.m., Kailua-Kona Fire Rescue units informed Hawaii County Police that they were transporting an unconscious male from Makalawena Beach. Upon Police arrival, it was determined that […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 11, 2006 C05010814, C05044784 CHARGED WITH ESCAPE-Abraham Verece, M-26 (left), Alan J. Dias, M-39 (right) MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE East Hawaii Criminal Investigation Section detectives have charged two men with escape in separate incidents. Twenty-six year-old Abraham Verece, who escaped from the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JANUARY 11, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE A 35-year-old Kailua-Kona woman died Wednesday (January 11, 2006) from injuries she received in a two-vehicle crash on Kaiwi Street in the old industrial area of Kailua-Kona. The victim was identified as Kimberly Bean-Tafolla of Kailua-Kona. Responding to […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 11, 2006 C05027579 CHARGED FOR ADDITIONAL OFFENSES-Wren Kealoha Evans aka Wren Beaumont, M-28 (left), Helena Kaleiki, F-28 (right) MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Big Island police have filed additional charges against the 28 year-old Hilo man and his 28 year-old female companion who […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 7, 2006 WREN KEALOHA EVANS aka WREN BEAUMONT …charged with theft and related offenses MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Big Island police have charged a 28 year-old Hilo man with thefts and related offenses following his arrest Friday afternoon (January 6, 2006). Wren Kealoha Evans […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 6, 2006 C05008757 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police have identified the lone gunman who robbed the “5-Spice” food shop in the Puainako Town Center in 2005. On March 18, 2005, responding to an 11:30 a.m. call, South Hilo patrol officers determined that a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 5, 2006 C05010814 ABRAHAM VERECE …escaped from Hale Nani Correctional Facility MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 25 year-old man who escaped from the Hale Nani Correctional Facility in Hilo. Abraham Verece, who […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT ROBERT WAGNER PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 266 JANUARY 5, 2007 REPORT NO. C07000202 Mark Alan Coburn Charged with attempted murder MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Kona police detectives have charged a Kailua-Kona man with attempted murder and several other charges in connection with a reported shooting Tuesday (January 2) on […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION CAPTAIN LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2214 JANUARY 3, 2006 MEDIA RELEASE On Sunday (January 1, 2006) a 20-year old male from Hilo apparently died as a result of injuries sustained while diving off the Piihonua Bridge. The victim is identified as Puna Kamelamela, 20, of Hilo. At about 3:05 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA II LIEUTENANT ROBERT WAGNER PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 JANUARY 1, 2007 REPORT NO. C06040894 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Big Island police have arrested two Kona men in connection with 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 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA II LIEUTENANT ROBERT WAGNER PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 JANUARY 1, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE South Kohala police arrested a 25-year-old woman Friday (December 29) who is suspected of using a stolen credit card at several businesses in Kohala and Waimea. Stephanie Azam, who has no permanent address, has been […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 1, 2006 C05044900 JOHN M. DAMO SR. …charged with attempted murder and other offenses MEDIA RELEASE South Hilo Patrol Officers arrested a 56 year-old Hilo man Saturday (December 31, 2005) in connection with a confrontation he had earlier in the Panaewa area involving […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 DECEMBER 31, 2005 C05044912 MEDIA RELEASE A 65-year-old Hilo man died Saturday (December 31, 2005) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in the area of the Wainaku Scenic Point. The victim was identified […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL SERGEANT BURTON H. YAMAGUCHI PHONE: 961-2213 DECEMBER 28, 2005 C05044216 MEDIA RELEASE On December 28, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., a foreign national reported missing since December 23, 2005, was located at a hotel on Banyan Drive, in Hilo. Alain Pierre De Toffoli had appeared at the hotel after returning […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 28, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of December 20 – December 26, 2005, Big Island police arrested twenty motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crashes, and one was under the age of 21. So […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION LIEUTENANT JAMES SANBORN PHONE: 961-2350 DECEMBER 27, 2005 SUNSHINE KOLEILA SANTOS …wanted for outstanding bench warrant MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Sunshine Koleila Santos, F-18, wanted on a Bench Warrant issued by the Big Island Drug Court. Santos is described as being […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2213 DECEMBER 25, 2005 C05044216 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking the public for assistance in locating a foreign national missing since December 23, 2005. The missing person has been identified as Alain Pierre De Toffoli of France, whom was last seen on Banyan […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 DECEMBER 23, 2005 C05043849 RACHEL SCIUTO …charged with burglary MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have charged a 24 year-old Maui woman in connection with a reported break-in at a “Bed and Breakfast” in the Volcano area. Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Section late […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT AREA I CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION CAPTAIN CHAD FUKUI PHONE: 961-2251 DECEMBER 23, 2005 C05019746 HYACINTH POOUAHI …Arrested and Charged for Attempted Murder 2nd degree, Terroristic Threatening 1st degree, Endangering the welfare of a minor 1st degree, Assault 1st degree, and Kidnapping…Held on $25,000 bail MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have arrested and […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER W. VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 22, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Police are advising Hilo motorists that because Big Island schools will close for the Christmas and New Year Holiday, there will be normal two-way traffic patterns on Waianuenue Avenue and Kapiolani Street in effect during weekdays beginning today, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 DECEMBER 21, 2005 WREN KEALOHA EVANS aka WREN BEAUMONT …wanted for outstanding warrants MEDIA RELEASE Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 22 year-old man wanted for an outstanding warrant for criminal contempt of court. Wren Kealoha Evans also known as […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 19, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of December 13 – December 19, 2005, Big Island police arrested thirty-two motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crashes, and three were under the age of 21. So […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 DECEMBER 19, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are warning residents to be wary of financial scams, particularly via the Internet. Police say that the number of scams usually increases during the Christmas and New Year holiday season, and this year is […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 DECEMBER 19, 2005 C05043571 MEDIA RELEASE A 25-year-old Hakalau man died Monday (December 19, 2005) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on December 16, 2005. The victim was identified as Keenan J. McCully of Hakalau. Responding to a 1:54 a.m. call, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL DIVISION ACTING LIEUTENANT RUSSELL PAIO PHONE: 326-4646 EXT 253 DECEMBER 15, 2005 C05041382 CHIE SHIMAMURA …missing since September 30, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 32 year old female reported missing by family and friends. Chie SHIMAMURA, age 32, is a Japanese […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 DECEMBER 16, 2005 C05042948 THREE MALES ARRESTED – Police arrested and charged Samuelu Aulava, 22, left, Edwin J. Smith, 23, (center), and Jason Crichton, 22, (right) in connection with a near riot situation in the parking lot of an apartment complex on East Kawili […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT HAWAII ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE OFFICER RANDY MORRIS PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 258 DECEMBER 15, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HIPAL) in partnership with Hope Chapel and Keauhou Shopping Center is sponsoring the 16th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Jam to be held January 14-16, 2006. Team registration is currently being […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646 EXT 263 DECEMBER 15, 2005 PAUL SISNEROS …arrested for various offenses MEDIA RELEASE On December 15, 2005 detectives from the West Hawaii Criminal Investigation Section arrested and charged Paul Sisneros, age 31, of Hilo, for various property, firearms, and drug offenses after […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL DIVISION LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 253 DECEMBER 12, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are investigating two fires, both of which appear to have been intentionally set. These took place in the early morning hours of Monday, December 12, 2005, in the Kona District. The first, which was […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER W. VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 12, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Because of the Christmas season activities at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hilo, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapiolani Street on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Traffic will be allowed only in the Puna, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 263 DECEMBER 11, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE On December 10, 2005, Detectives from the West Hawai`i Criminal Investigation Section arrested and charged two adult males for recent burglary and property crimes in the West Hawai`i area. Darren Holloway, age 37, of no […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 DECEMBER 9, 2005 C05042296 MEDIA RELEASE A 60-year-old Mountain View woman died Friday (December 9, 2005) from injuries she received in a two-vehicle crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) and Kipimana Street at the entrance to the Shipman Industrial Park. The […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 DECEMBER 7, 2005 C05041825 MEDIA RELEASE Police would like to clarify the age of the Hilo man who died Tuesday (December 6, 2005) from injuries he sustained in a one vehicle crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), .1 mile east of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL DIVISION OFFICER KRISTI CRIVELLO PHONE: 326-4646 DECEMBER 7, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are investigating a residential break in which occurred Monday morning, December 5, 2005, between the hours of 9:45am and 11:30am on Palani Road near Highway 180/190 junction in Kailua Kona. An elderly female resident of Kona […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 DECEMBER 6, 2005 C05041825 MEDIA RELEASE A 55-year-old Hilo man died Tuesday (December 6, 2005) from injuries he sustained in a one‑vehicle crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), .1 mile east of the 29 Milepost. The victim was identified as Alfredo […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 December 5, 2005 C05041508 Darwin BARVE …charged with kidnapping and other offenses MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have charged a 50 year-old Puna man for an alleged kidnapping incident, which occurred in a Puna subdivision on the afternoon of December 3, 2005. […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 5, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of November 29 – December 5, 2005, Big Island police arrested twenty motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crashes, and five were under the age of 21. So […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST HAWAII JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDAL M. ISHII PHONE: 326-4646 EXT 230 DECEMBER 2, 2005 C05023114 Benedict Taketa …missing since November 14, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15 year old boy reported missing who left from his residence in Kona and was last seen on 11-14-05. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST HAWAII JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDAL M. ISHII PHONE: 326-4646 EXT 230 DECEMBER 2, 2005 Michael CAIRES …missing since May 4, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are still looking for a 16 year old boy reported missing who left from Konawaena High School and not seen since 05-04-05. He is […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION DETECTIVE WILLIAM SOUTHER PHONE: 326-4646 EXT 275 DECEMBER 2, 2005 DAVID CARVALHO JR. …wanted for Parole Violation and other offenses MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a male suspect wanted for an outstanding warrant for Parole Violation and is also suspected of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 November 30, 2005 C05040515 Marwann Timothy Saad Jackson …charged with Murder Second Degree MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have charged a 24 year-old Puna man in connection with the death of Sarah M. Fay, his 34 year-old female companion. Marwann Timothy Saad […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 NOVEMBER 28, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE A 24-year-old man from Mountain View was arrested for Attempted Murder following an incident that occurred Friday afternoon (November 25, 2005) in Puna, Hawaii. On November 25, 2005, at about 1:04 p.m., Puna patrol officers responded to […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HAWAII ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE DENNIS M. ONISHI, REC. DIRECTOR II PHONE: 961-2219 NOVEMBER 28, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HIPAL) is sponsoring the 25th Annual Winter Basketball Classic on December 26-29, 2005 in Hilo. Team registration is open to the following divisions; 9 & 10 Division, […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 NOVEMBER 28, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of November 22 – November 28, 2005, Big Island police arrested nineteen motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crashes, and three were under the age of 21. So […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT ROLLIN S.K. RABARA PHONE: 939-2520 NOVEMBER 25, 2005 C05040082 MEDIA RELEASE A 52-year-old Ka’u man was killed Tuesday (November 22, 2005)from injuries he sustained after being struck by a vehicle being operated by a 41-year-old female of Waiohinu, at the Kahuku scenic lookout in Ka’u. The victim was […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 NOVEMBER 21, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of November 15 – November 21, 2005, Big Island police arrested twenty motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crashes, and two were under the age of 21. So […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER GALI PHONE: 961-2332 NOVEMBER 20, 2005 C05039627 MEDIA RELEASE A 20-year-old Keaau man died Saturday (November 19, 2005) at the Queen’s Medical Center from injuries he sustained in an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)crash on November 15, 2005 on 21st Avenue in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. The […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 NOVEMBER 19, 2005 C05039550 MEDIA RELEASE Hamakua police closed the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), .4 miles east of the 50 Mile-Marker due to a 3 vehicle traffic collision. Responding to a 9:35 a.m. call, police determined that a 1997 Geo Metro 4-door […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS AND IDENTIFICATION SECTION LIEUTENANT JAMES O’CONNOR PHONE: 961-2332 NOVEMBER 18, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department is advising the public that the Records and Identification Section at the Hilo Police Station will be closed on November 24, 2005, Thanksgiving Day and November 25, 2005, the day after Thanksgiving. We […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST HAWAII JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDAL ISHII PHONE: 326-4646 EXT 230 November 16, 2005 Noel Kamaile Taketa …missing since October 27, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 16 year old girl reported as missing who was last seen at Pu’ukamalu in Hilo on 10-27-05. She is Noel […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 November 16, 2005 C05023114 Rostin DeMotta …missing since July 12, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 16-year-old boy reported missing from his home in Glenwood since July 12, 2005. He is Rostin Demotta. DeMotta is described as being […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTEAST HAWAII JUVENILE AID SECTIONLIEUTENANT EARL HATADAPHONE: 961-2254November 16, 2005C05020191 Amber DeMotta…missing since September 19, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 17-year-old girl reported missing from her home in Hilo since September 19, 2005. She is Amber Demotta. DeMotta is described as being 5-foot-4 in height, weighing about 140 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 NOVEMBER 16, 2005 C05039063 MEDIA RELEASE A 64-year-old Honokaa man died Wednesday (November 16, 2005) from injuries he sustained in an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accident at his residence on Pikake Street in Honokaa. The victim was identified as Ralph P. Schipa, Jr., […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 NOVEMBER 15, 2005 C05038003 MEDIA RELEASE An 83-year-old North Kohala woman died Tuesday (November 15, 2005) from injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision on November 7, 2005 in North Kohala. The victim was identified as Dolores Bartolome of Halaula, North Kohala. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION CAPTAIN LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2213 NOVEMBER 15, 2005 BRANDON LANI …wanted for Burglary and other offenses MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a male suspect wanted for various criminal offenses stemming from an incident that occurred on November 15, 2005 (Tuesday), […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 NOVEMBER 14, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of November 8 – November 14, 2005, Big Island police arrested twenty-seven motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crashes, and three was under the age of 21. So […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 APRIL 14, 2005 C05011711 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have charged a 27-year-old man for an alleged robbery that occurred Monday (April 11, 2005) in the Hilo Bayfront area. At 11 p.m. Wednesday, East Hawaii Criminal Investigation Section detectives charged Edward […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 NOVEMBER 13, 2005 C05038613 MEDIA RELEASE A 24-year-old Ka’u woman was killed Sunday (November 13, 2005) from injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle collision on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11), .3 miles north of the 60-Mile Marker. The victim was identified as Rodalyn […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT GREG ESTEBAN PHONE: 961-2384 NOVEMBER 11, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE A 21-year-old man from Hawaiian Beaches was charged with various offenses in connection with a shooting incident that occurred early Friday morning (November 11, 2005) near a gas station in the upper Hilo area. On November […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL DIVISION CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, Ext 253 NOVEMBER 11, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department is advising the public of revisions to Firearms Registration hours at the Kealakehe Police Station. Effective November 16, 2005, for a three month trial period, Firearms Registration hours will be between 1:30 p.m. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT GREG ESTEBAN PHONE: 961-2384 NOVEMBER 9, 2005 DARRIAN REQUELMAN …arrested for warrants MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police arrested a male subject wanted on three outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in a Forgery and Theft investigation. Darian Requelman, 45, of no permanent address turned himself […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT GREG ESTEBAN PHONE: 961-2384 NOVEMBER 9, 2005 Ceriaco Tanudtanud …missin person found on Big Island MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police located an 80-year old man who has been reported missing from his Kalihi St. address on Oahu since November 1, 2005. Ceriaco Tanudtanud of a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION LIEUTENANT LEO JITCHAKU PHONE: 961-2213 NOVEMBER 8, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawai`i Police Department is warning residents of a sharp increase in theft of purses from shopping carts of customers in several Big Island stores. There has been a rash of thefts especially in the Hilo area. Shoppers […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 NOVEMBER 7, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of November 1 – November 7, 2005, Big Island police arrested twenty-four motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic crashes, and three was under the age of 21. So […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT OFFICER NORBERT SERRAO JR. PHONE: 961-2332 NOVEMBER 5, 2005 C05037695 MEDIA RELEASE A 22 year old Papaaloa man died Saturday (November 5, 2005) from injuries he sustained in a one vehicle traffic crash on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19), one tenth of a mile south of the 16 mile […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 November 2, 2005 KOLE RACE-JOAQUIN ……arrested in Hilo MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Big Island police have captured the third of three Hawaii Community Correctional Center escapees on Wednesday (November 2, 2005) in Kaiwiki. They had escaped from the facility a month ago to […]

HAWAII POLICE COMMEMORATIVE FUND C/O 349 KAPIOLANI STREET HILO, HAWAII 96720 DETECTIVE GREG ESTEBAN PHONE: 961-2384 NOVEMBER 2, 2005 L-R: Malia Staggs; Director of Scholarship Development U.H. Foundation, Detective Greg Esteban, Rose Tseng, Chancellor; University of Hawaii at Hilo, Recipient Taralee Marbry, Recipient Keri Kimura, Margaret Shiba; Director of Development, U.H. Foundation, and Officer Aaron […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION ACTING SERGEANT AUBREY AUNA PHONE: 961-8112 OCTOBER 31, 2005 T05006626 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident on Monday morning (October 31, 2005) that seriously injured a pedestrian. About 5:00 a.m., Hilo patrol […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 OCTOBER 31, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE ANNOUNCE DUI CHECKPOINTS: Big Island Police have announced that they have joined the other three counties in a nationwide campaign to discourage drunk driving again this holiday season by setting up at least one random sobriety […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 October 31, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of October 25 – October 31, 2005, Big Island police arrested sixteen motorists for drunk driving. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic crashes, and one was under the age of 21. So […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 OCTOBER 26, 2005 C05035877 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have charged a 28 year-old Hilo man for an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident which occurred in the lower Waiakea Uka area in the early morning hours this past Saturday (October 22, 2005). At 4:30 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 OCTOBER 26, 2005 C05033378 Felecia Fawn Braden …missing since October 2, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her home in Hilo since October 2, 2005. She is Felecia Fawn Braden. Braden is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT OFFICER NORBERT SERRAO JR. PHONE: 961-2332 OCTOBER 22, 2005 C05035966 MEDIA RELEASE A 44 year-old Captain Cook woman died Saturday (October 22, 2005) from injuries sustained when the ATV she was operating ran off a private driveway and struck a tree. The victim was identified as Jeanne Moriguchi. Responding […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL M. ISHII PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 230 OCTOBER 24, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE On October 21, 2005 (Friday) and October 22, 2005 (Saturday) Hawaii Police Department’s West Hawai`i Juvenile Aid Section Detectives, along with Kona Patrol Officers, arrested and charged four male juveniles in connection with the October 18, […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 October 24, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of October 18 – October 24, 2005, Big Island police arrested twelve motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crashes, and five were under the age of 21. So […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 October 20, 2005 C05020053 ROBBERY SUSPECTS – Police are seeking the male and female depicted in the photographs for questioning in connection with a robbery that occurred at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo, during the month of June 2005 MEDIA RELEASE […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION DETECTIVE THOMAS WALTJEN PHONE: 961-2386 OCTOBER 18, 2005 DARRIAN REQUELMAN …sought on three outstanding bench warrants MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a male suspect wanted on three outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in a Forgery investigation. The suspect […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 OCTOBER 18, 2005 C05029410 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are investigating a reported burglary which occurred in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision in Kurtistown, during the last week of August 2005. A man reported that while he was away from home, someone entered his residence […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 263 OCTOBER 18, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE On Monday, October 17, 2005, an autopsy was performed on the infant that was a victim of a stabbing at a residence, in Kalaoa, Kona, on October 12, 2005. The autopsy revealed that the […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 October 17, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of October 11-17, 2005, Big Island police arrested twenty-three 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 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 263 October 19, 2005 SHAWN DENNIS DECOSTA ……apprehended by police KOLE RACE-JOAQUIN ……remains at large MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE On October 19, 2005 (Wednesday), at 2:30 p.m., Big Island police apprehended escapee Shawn Dennis DeCosta, M-25, in Opolu, North Kohala. Decosta was […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 OCTOBER 13, 2005 C05032737 Ernelle Nahooikaika-Hoopii …missing since September 26, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her home in Hilo since September 26, 2005. She is Ernelle Nahooikaika-Hoopii. Nahooikaika-Hoopii is described as being […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 263 OCTOBER 13, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE West Hawaii Criminal Investigation Division detectives are continuing their investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 4 month old male infant that occurred at a Kalaoa residence, on October 12, 2005 (Wednesday) evening, in […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 OCTOBER 13, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are reminding motorists to drive with extra caution this Halloween and watch out for trick-or-treating children, especially during times of darkness. Halloween this year falls on Monday (October 31, 2005). The Police Department has also […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL DIVISION LIEUTENANT ANDREW BURIAN PHONE: 326-4646 EXT. 253 OCTOBER 12, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are investigating the death of a four month old infant, which occurred in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. On October 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., Kona Patrol Officers responded to the report of an accidental stabbing on […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 October 10, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of October 4 – October 10, 2005, Big Island police arrested sixteen motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crashes and five were under the age of 21. So […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA PATROL DIVISION SERGEANT DARRELL HOUSTON PHONE: 966-5835 OCTOBER 7, 2005 C05033824 MEDIA RELEASE A 43 year old Pohoiki man was killed Thursday (October 6, 2005) from injuries he sustained while working at a job site in the Hawaiian Shores Subdivision in Puna. The victim was identified as Thomas Roth. Responding to […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT ACTING SERGEANT NORBERT SERRAO JR. PHONE: 961-2332 OCTOBER 7, 2005 C05033855 MEDIA RELEASE A 1 year old Kailua-Kona boy was killed Thursday (October 6, 2005) from injuries he sustained on a private driveway off of Paiaha Street. The victim was identified as Teiji Kuni. Responding to a 5:46 p.m. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 OCTOBER 4, 2005 C05031169 TIARA SHAUNTAY MARIANI …missing since September 13, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her home in Keaau since September 13, 2005. She is Tiara Shauntay Mariani. Mariani is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT EAST HAWAII JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 OCTOBER 4, 2005 C05033316 JAYSHA A.K. FUKUHARA …missing since October 1, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her home in Hilo since October 1, 2005. She is Jaysha A.K. Fukuhara. Fukuhara is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION CAPTAIN CHADWICK FUKUI PHONE: 961-2251 October 3, 2005 HCCC ESCAPEES – Police are looking for Shawn DeCosta, 25, left, Kole Kuokamakana Race-Joaquin, 23, (center), and Franklin Enos, 31, (right) who escaped Sunday night from the Hawaii Community Correctional Center. Police consider these men to be dangerous and caution the […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 October 3, 2005 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of September 26 – October 2, 2005, Big Island police arrested 15 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crashes and three were under the age of 21. So […]