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HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT DEREK D. PACHECO PHONE: 961-2252 FEBRUARY 28, 2000 F-38172 MEDIA RELEASE Police are asking for the public’s help in solving the murder of Clayton Larry Alani, which occurred in Puna on September 12, 1997. The case had first been classified as an industrial accident, but was […]

Composite Drawing of Suspect HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION DETECTIVE RANDAL M. ISHII PHONE: 961-2385 FEBRUARY 26, 2000 G-21146 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Big Island police have released a composite drawing of a suspect who is wanted in the robbery of the Kalani Honua Gift Shop Thursday afternoon (February 24, 2000) in Puna. […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT SAMUEL V. JELSMA PHONE: 961-2332 FEBRUARY 26, 2000 G-21280 MEDIA RELEASE Two people died following a head-on collision that occurred Friday night (February 25, 2000) on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) near Nahala Street in the Honolii area of Hilo. The victims are identified as Henley Rengulbai, […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA PATROL OFFICER KAYNE KELII PHONE: 966-5835 FEBRUARY 24, 2000 G-21146 MEDIA RELEASE Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a male suspect who robbed the Kalani Honua Gift Shop Thursday afternoon (February 24, 2000) in lower Puna. At about 2:10 p.m., the suspect walked into the gift shop […]

ANDREW MARTINEZ …missing since February 12 HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2254 FEBRUARY 24, 2000 G-20007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 16-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo residence since February 12, 2000. The missing youth, Andrew Martinez, is described as being of Hispanic, Native […]

KAI NELSON …sought by police HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION DETECTIVE GREG ESTEBAN PHONE: 961-2384 FEBRUARY 23, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 27-year-old man wanted on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court. Kai Nelson, also known as “Ky Nelson,” is described as being 5-feet-7 in height, […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION DETECTIVE THOMAS WALTJEN PHONE: 961-2378 FEBRUARY 23, 2000 G-14839 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Police have located a 42-year-old Hilo man who had been reported missing since December 17, 1999. They said Mathew Segobia turned himself in Wednesday (February 23, 2000) at the Hilo police station. # # #

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT 349 KAPIOLANI STREET HILO, HAWAII 96720 PHONE: 961-2346 FEBRUARY 22, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE The First Hawaiian Bank Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run 2000 will be held on Saturday, March 25, in Kona and Saturday, April 15, in Hilo to help raise funds for and public awareness of the Hawaii Special […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2254 FEBRUARY 22, 2000 G-19060 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE A 16-year-old girl who has been missing from her Hilo residence since February 2, 2000, turned herself in at the Hilo police station Sunday (February 20, 2000). Police said the missing girl, Renee N. Katada, appeared […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT SAMUEL V. JELSMA PHONE: 961-2332 FEBRUARY 22, 2000 G-20934 MEDIA RELEASE A 52-year-old woman died Tuesday night (February 22, 2000) from injuries suffered in a two-truck collision that occurred earlier in the day on Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Route 19) at the intersection with Waikoloa Beach Drive. The […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2305 FEBRUARY 22, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of February 14-20, 2000, Big Island police arrested 17 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were arrested for DUI after being involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have been […]

MATHEW SEGOBIA …missing since December 17, 1999 HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION DETECTIVE THOMAS WALTJEN PHONE: 961-2378 FEBRUARY 18, 2000 G-14839 MEDIA RELEASE Police are looking for a 42-year-old Hilo man who has been reported missing since December 17, 1999. Mathew Segobia was last seen at a counseling session at the Ohana […]

Artist’s three-dimensional rendering of what the man might have looked like. HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION DETECTIVE GLENN UEHANA PHONE: 961-2386 FEBRUARY 17, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the remains of a man found last year in the upper Opihikao area of Puna. The bones […]

RENEE KATADA …missing since February 2 HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2254 G-19060 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 16-year-old girl who has been missing from her Hilo residence since February 2, 2000. The missing girl is Renee N. Katada. Katada is described as being Hawaiian-Chinese, […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION DETECTIVE GREG ESTEBAN PHONE: 961-2384 FEBRUARY 15, 2000 G-19963/NH MEDIA RELEASE A four-year-old girl died Friday (February 11, 2000) after she apparently was trampled by a horse in the Skilled Camp area of Ookala in North Hilo. She was identified as Chasity Cardoza-Salomon, who was accompanying her […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL DIVISION LIEUTENANT JOSEPH HING PHONE: 326-4208 FEBRUARY 15, 2000 G-20352 MEDIA RELEASE A female minor was reported sexually assaulted earlier this month in a vehicle somewhere in Kona. The sexual assault, which allegedly occurred on February 4, 2000, was reported to Kona police Tuesday (February 15, 2000). Juvenile Aid […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL DIVISION LIEUTENANT JOSEPH HING PHONE: 326-4208 FEBRUARY 15, 2000 G-20276/KN PUB ACC MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE The local male who was found floating face down in waters off Keei Beach in South Kona on Monday (February 14, 2000) has been identified as Jonathan Andrade, 36, of Keei. The results of […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL DIVISION LIEUTENANT GLENN NOJIRI PHONE: 326-4208 FEBRUARY 14, 2000 G-20276/KN PUB ACC MEDIA RELEASE A 36-year-old local male apparently drowned Monday (February 14, 2000) in waters off Keei Beach, South Kona. Responding to a 2 p.m. call, Kona officers learned that bystanders had found the victim floating face down, […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2305 FEBRUARY 14, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of February 7-13, 2000, Big Island police arrested 23 motorists for drunk driving. Two of the drivers were arrested for DUI after being involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have been […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HAWAII ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE DENNIS M. ONISHI, RECREATION DIRECTOR PHONE: 961-2219 FEBRUARY 13, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League is now registering teams for its upcoming HI-PAL Tee Ball and Coach Pitch Mini Baseball Tournaments this year. HI-PAL is organizing four mini-tournaments on these dates in the […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT SAMUEL V. JELSMA PHONE: 961-2332 FEBRUARY 12, 2000 G-17735 MEDIA RELEASE A 38-year-old Hamakua woman died Saturday morning (February 12, 2000) at the Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu of injuries she suffered in a head-on collision last month on the Kalopa Bridge on Hawaii Belt Road (Route […]

KANAI CASTRO …missing since November 8, 1999 HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2254 FEBRUARY 11, 2000 G-10821 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old girl has been missing from her residence in Orchidland Estates, Puna, since November 8, 1999. The missing girl is Kanai Castro. Castro […]

RICHARD OILI-SANCHEZ …missing since December 23, 1999 HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2254 FEBRUARY 11, 2000 G-15141 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old boy who has been missing from his Hilo residence since December 23, 1999. The missing boy is Richard Oili-Sanchez. Oili-Sanchez is described […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL DIVISION LIEUTENANT JOSEPH K. HING PHONE: 326-4208 FEBRUARY 6, 2000 G-19427 MEDIA RELEASE Fire rescue and police units responded to a swimmer in distress at 12:47 p.m. Sunday (February 6, 2000) in waters off Pebble Beach in Opihihale, South Kona. Fire rescue personnel administered CPR to a 50-year-old female […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT DEREK D. PACHECO PHONE: 961-2252 FEBRUARY 7, 2000 G-19307 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Hilo Criminal Investigation Section detectives Monday (February 7, 2000) charged Palmer Gaylord with attempted murder and a variety of other offenses stemming from a shooting Saturday in Orchidland Estates, Puna. At 10:30 p.m., detectives […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT LARRY R. WEBER PHONE: 961-2254 FEBURARY 7, 2000 G-12211 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Big Island police have located a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since November 24, 1999. Police said Tomilyn Dasalla was located on Saturday (February 5, 2000) in good condiction. # # #

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2305 FEBRUARY 7, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of January 31-February 6, 2000, Big Island police arrested 31 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were arrested for DUI after being involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT DEREK D. PACHECO PHONE: 961-2252 FEBRUARY 5, 2000 G-19307 MEDIA RELEASE Police arrested a suspect Saturday (February 5, 2000) in the shooting of another man during a dispute in Orchidland Estates, Puna. Responding to a 3:55 p.m. call, Puna patrol officers arrived at a home on […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT CAPTAIN HARRY S. KUBOJIRI PHONE: 887-3080 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii County Police Department is advising motorists traveling through Waimea town on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 19) to anticipate delays of up to one-half hour on weekdays until Friday, February 11, 2000. The county has begun resurfacing […]

TOMILYN DASALLA …missing since November HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2254 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 G-12211 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing from her Hilo home since November 24, 1999. The missing girl is Tomilyn Dasalla. Dasalla is described as being […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT RANDY K. APELE PHONE: 961-2305 FEBRUARY 2, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE Police are advising motorists to be on the lookout for survey teams standing along major streets and highways from Thursday, February 17, through Sunday, February 20, 2000. The teams will be taking part in the state’s annual […]

MASAKI SONOMURA …reported missing HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION LIEUTENANT CHADWICK K. FUKUI PHONE: 961-2311 FEBRUARY 1, 2000 G-18918 MEDIA RELEASE Police and fire rescue units are conducting an air and ground search for a 90-year-old Hilo man missing from the Paukaa home since Monday night (January 31, 2000). Masaki Sonomura, founder […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2305 JANUARY 31, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of January 24-30, 2000, Big Island police arrested 36 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were arrested for DUI after being involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have been […]

SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY — Two suspects wanted for shooting at a Big Island police officer were in police custody Sunday (January 30, 2000) after Ronald KIimo Barawis Jr., left, turned himself in at the Kona police station. His cousin, Pedro Hanalei Barawis-Haili Jr., was arrested four days earlier. HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DISTRICT OFFICER DAYLAN ASUNCION PHONE: 961-2311 JANUARY 30, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE A man who recently arrived in Hilo apparently drowned Sunday (January 30, 2000) in a stream near the Onomea Scenic Route. The victim was identified as Eric Lamar Davis, 21, formerly of Detroit, Michigan. Responding to a […]

SUSPECT CHARGED, OTHER AT LARGE — Pedro Hanalei Barawis-Haili Jr., left, has been charged, among other offenses, with attempted murder for allegedly shooting at a police officer. His cousin, Ronald Kimo Barawis Jr., is still at large. HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT HENRY W. HICKMAN PHONE: 326-4203 JANUARY 28, 2000 G-17971 […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT DEREK D. PACHECO PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 28, 2000 G-09722 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police Friday (January 28, 2000) reclassified the death of an infant girl in Pahoa, Puna, from a coroner’s inquest to murder. Hilo Criminal Investigation Section detectives reclassified the case after the results of […]

ONE AT LARGE, ONE IN CUSTODY — Big Island police have arrested one of two suspects wanted for shooting at a Traffic Enforcement Unit officer on Sunday (January 23, 2000). Ronald Kimo Barawis Jr., left is still at large. His cousin, Pedro Hanalei Barawis-Haili, was arrested Thursday in Kealakekua, Kona. HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA […]

WANTED — Ronald Kimo Barawis Jr., left, and Pedro Hanalei Barawis-Haili are being sought for attempted murder after one of the suspects fired at a police officer. Police said the two men may be armed and should be considered dangerous. HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT HENRY W. HICKMAN PHONE: 326-4203 JANUARY […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION OFFICER JOHN P. STEWART PHONE: 961-2311 JANUARY 26, 2000 G-18280 MEDIA RELEASE A three-bedroom house in Hilo was damaged by fire Wednesday night (January 26, 2000) as its four occupants escaped without injury. Responding to a 6:49 p.m. call, police and fire units arrived at 845-B Uilani […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2305 JANUARY 25, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of January 17-23, 2000, Big Island police arrested 26 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were arrested for DUI after being involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have been […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT HENRY W. HICKMAN PHONE: 326-4203 JANUARY 24, 2000 G-17971 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Police recovered the vehicle that was involved in the attempted murder of a Traffic Enforcement Unit Officer in Hawaii Ocean View Estates (H.O.V.E.) today, January 24, 2000. On Sunday, January 23, 2000, at about […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KA’U PATROL DISTRICT CAPTAIN RONALD NAKAMICHI PHONE: 939-2520 JANUARY 24, 2000 G-17971/KU MEDIA RELEASE On Sunday, January 23, 2000, at about 9:15 p.m., a Hawaii County Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit officer in pursuit of a motor vehicle was shot at several times by an occupant in the pursued vehicle. The […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION DETECTIVE STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE: 961-2382 DECEMBER 19, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in solving three recent pipe bomb explosions. In addition, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in one […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HAWAII ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE DENNIS M. ONISHI, RECREATION DIRECTOR PHONE: 961-2219 JANUARY 18, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League is organizing its high school girls and boys Student Basketball League. Teams that want to participate are encouraged to register with the HI-PAL office by the deadline, Tuesday, […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2305 JANUARY 18, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of January 10-16, 2000, Big Island police arrested 16 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were arrested for DUI after being involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have been […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA PATROL DISTRICT SERGEANT ROBERT F. WAGNER PHONE: 966-5835 JANUARY 17, 2000 G-17373 MEDIA RELEASE Two armed suspects tried to rob a store Monday (January 17, 2000) in Glenwood, Puna, but fled empty-handed after they were unable to open the cash register. Responding to a 4:50 p.m. call, Puna police determined […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA VICE SECTION LIEUTENANT ROBERT P. HICKCOX PHONE: 326-4205 JANUARY 17, 2000 G-16889/KN MEDIA RELEASE On Tuesday, January 11, 2000, at about 1:30 p.m., the Kona Vice Section received information from airport security at the Kona International Airport that they were detaining a female party who was in possession of marijuana. […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION LIEUTENANT LOUIE S. ONDO PHONE: 961-2311 JANUARY 12, 2000 G-16868 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE An 80-year-old Honokaa man reported missing since Sunday (January 9, 2000) has been located safe and in good health at a friend’s house in Volcano. The missing man, Robert Tamaye, reportedly asked his friend […]

ROBERT TAMAYE …missing since January 9, 2000 HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION LIEUTENANT LOUIE S. ONDO PHONE: 961-2311 JANUARY 12, 2000 G-16868 MEDIA RELEASE Police are asking for the public’s help in locating an 80-year-old man who failed to arrive Sunday (January 9, 2000) at Hilo Airport on aboard a flight from […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION DETECTIVE STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE: 961-2377 DECEMBER 12, 2000 G-16921 MEDIA RELEASE Hilo Criminal Investigation Section detectives are investigating the third pipe bomb explosion in two weeks in Hilo. The latest explosion occurred Tuesday night (January 11, 2000) in the parking lot of Ken’s Pancake House on Kamehameha […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT SAMUEL V. JELSMA PHONE: 961-2332 JANUARY 11, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE A 49-year-old Hilo man died Monday night (January 10, 2000) after his vehicle struck a rock wall off Kalanianaole Street near Kolea Street in Hilo. The victim was identified as George Keanu III of a Keaukaha area […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HAWAII ISLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE OFFICER JOSEPH K. KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4276 JANUARY 11, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League will start its annual Tennis League on Saturday, February 5, 2000. The deadline for registering is Tuesday, January 25, 2000. Anyone interested in registering may call Director Rudy Embernate […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA PATROL DISTRICT OFFICER MITCHELL K. KANEHAILUA JR. PHONE: 966-5835 JANUARY 10, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE A single-story house burned to the ground Monday (January 10, 2000) in the Fern Forest subdivision of Puna. The fire started when the occupant, identified as John Barton, 63, tried to light a propane refrigerator. The […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT HENRY W. HICKMAN PHONE: 326-4203 JANUARY 10, 2000 G-10393 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have recovered nine of 10 motorcycles stolen in November 1999 from the motorcycle shop in Kailua-Kona. Lieutenant Henry W. Hickman, head of the Kona Criminal Investigation Section, said detectives have also identified […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION DETECTIVE THEODORE GASPAR PHONE: 326-4204 JANUARY 10, 2000 G-14634 CRIME STOPPERS RELEASE Police are asking for the public’s help in apprehending an assailant in an unprovoked attack on a North Kohala man on December 18, 1999. The victim, Harold Higa, 54, was struck on the head with […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION ACTING LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2305 JANUARY 10, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of January 3-9, 2000, Big Island police arrested 35 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were arrested for DUI after being involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have been […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT SAMUEL V. JELSMA PHONE: 961-2332 JANUARY 8, 2000 G-16606 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Police have identified a Kona man who died in a motorcycle accident early Saturday (January 8, 2000) as Robert C. Palmer, 44, of a Kaloko Industrial Area address in North Kona. Palmer died after his […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT SAMUEL V. JELSMA PHONE: 961-2332 JANUARY 8, 2000 G-16606 MEDIA RELEASE A 44-year-old Kona man died early Saturday (January 8, 2000) after his motorcycle collided with a signpost fronting the Hard Rock Cafe in Kailua-Kona. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT DEREK D. PACHECO PHONE: 961-2252 JANUARY 7, 2000 G-16494 MEDIA RELEASE An explosion damaged the U.S. Social Security Administration office in Hilo around midnight Friday (January 7, 2000), but caused no injuries. At 12:05 a.m. Friday, South Hilo patrol officers responded to an anonymous report that […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HI-PAL PROGRAM SERGEANT JERRY D. COLOMA PHONE: 961-2220 JANUARY 6, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE The Andrews Braves defeated the Piopio Bears 15-13 to capture the championship of the 9 & 10 Division in the 1999 HI-PAL Winter Basketball Classic, held December 26-29, 1999. A total of 82 teams from around the state […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA PATROL DISTRICT OFFICER MICHAEL LEITE PHONE: 966-5835 JANUARY 5, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE Puna police are appealing to parents of elementary school children to send their kids to school on the bus to relieve traffic congestion near the new Keaau Elementary School. During the first two days of the opening of […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE POLICE CHIEF PHONE: 961-2244 JANUARY 4, 2000 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police last year arrested a record number of drunk drivers, many of them repeat offenders, Police Chief Wayne Carvalho said. Last year, he said, police arrested a record 1,207 drunk drivers. This compares with 1,056 drivers arrested […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SAMUEL V. JELSMA PHONE. 961-2332 DECEMBER 31, 1999 G-15881 MEDIA RELEASE   A 56-year old Kona man died Friday morning (December 31, 1999) following a one-vehicle accident that occurred in a private driveway off Alii Drive across from the “Painted Church” in Kahaluu, Keauhou, Kona. The victim was […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KA’U PATROL DISTRICT SERGEANT TEOFILO JIMENEZ PHONE: 939-2520 DECEMBER 30, 1999 G-15151 MEDIA RELEASE A 37-year-old man apparently drowned Wednesday night (December 29, 1999) in waters off Pohina Pali at Honuapo in the Ka’u District. The victim was identified as Jason Hirae, of 198 Olu Street in Hilo. Responding to a […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT CAPTAIN SAMUEL THOMAS PHONE: 961-2328 DECEMBER 29, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE Following a four-month investigation, Criminal Intelligence Unit officers in Hilo arrested four Hilo women ranging in ages from 24 through 62 for a variety of gambling offenses which occurred at a local business. On Wednesday (December 29, 1999), […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION LIEUTENANT CHADWICK K. FUKUI PHONE: 961-2311 DECEMBER 29, 1999 G-15727/HL MEDIA RELEASE A 64-year-old man died Wednesday (December 29, 1999) after he apparently drowned in waters off Puhi Bay in Hilo’s Keaukaha area. The victim was identified as Charles Oyama of Honolulu, who was visiting in Hilo. […]

SANE PROGRAM RECOGNIZED — Hawaii County’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program has been recognized for its achievements. Displaying the award, presented by the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, are, from left, Fred Ferguson-Brey, president of the Sex Abuse Treatment Center Advisory Board; Phoebe Lambeth; Catherine L. Stevens; and Detective Randall Medeiros. HAWAII […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION LIEUTENANT ERNEST E. CORREIA PHONE: 961-2225 DECEMBER 27, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of December 20-26, 1999, Big Island police arrested 19 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were arrested for DUI after being involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have been […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA JUVENILE AID SECTION DETECTIVE WHITNEY D. JENKINS PHONE: 326-4235 DECEMBER 27, 1999 G-15295 MEDIA RELEASE A 26-year-old Kona woman has been charged in the abduction of a female minor attending a Christmas Day party Saturday (December 25, 1999) at an Old Kona Airport Park pavilion. Lenia Lewis, of Kailua-Kona, was […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SAMUEL V. JELSMA PHONE: 961-2332 DECEMBER 23, 1999 G-15139 MEDIA RELEASE A 36-year old Kona man died Thursday afternoon (December 23, 1999) following a one-vehicle motorcycle accident that occurred on Waikoloa Road near the 5-mile marker. The victim is identified as a David Curtis Barlett of Kailua-Kona address […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO VICE SECTION LIEUTENANT HENRY TAVARES PHONE: 961-2253 DECEMBER 23, 1999 G-15097 MEDIA RELEASE Two men and a woman were arrested at a Puna residence Thursday morning (December 23, 1999) for a variety of drug offenses following a three-month investigation by Criminal Intelligence Unit and Hilo Vice Section officers. Acting on […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE POLICE CHIEF PHONE: 961-2211 DECEMBER 22, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii County Police and Fire Departments are reminding residents to follow the rules governing the use of fireworks so they may enjoy a safe New Year’s holiday. The use of fireworks is permitted from 9 p.m. Friday, New […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION UNIT CAPTAIN SAMUEL THOMAS PHONE: 961-2328 DECEMBER 22, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE After a 16-month investigation, Hilo Vice Section and Criminal Investigation Unit officers arrested Wednesday (December 12, 1999) arrested a 57-year-old Hilo man on a variety of gambling offenses. In conjunction with the serving of two search warrants at […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING TEAM SERGEANT JAMES N. SANBORN PHONE: 961-2350 DECEMBER 22, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii County Police Department’s 21 community policing officers offered their thanks to residents taking part in the 165 Neighborhood Watch groups on the Big Island. “We want to express our appreciation to everyone who has participated […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO VICE SECTION DETECTIVE MARSHALL K. KANEHAILUA PHONE: 961-2340 DECEMBER 21, 1999 G-14840 MEDIA RELEASE Hilo vice officers arrested a 34-year-old Oahu man for a variety of drug offenses Tuesday (December 21, 1999) at the Hilo International Airport. Acting on a tip, the officers arrested the suspect, of a Waimanalo address, […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH KOHALA PATROL DISTRIC SERGEANT DELPHINE W. SOARES JR. PHONE; 889-6540 DECEMBER 20, 1998 G-14697 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE A snorkler reported missing Sunday evening (December 19, 1999) in waters off Kapaa Beach Park made it safely back to shore at Mahukona Beach Park in North Kohala after being swept out to […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION LIEUTENANT ERNEST E. CORREIA PHONE: 961-2225 DECEMBER 20, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of December 13-19, 1999, Big Island police arrested 21 motorists for drunk driving. Two of the drivers were arrested for DUI after being involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have been […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH KOHALA PATROL DISTRICT SERGEANT DELPHINE W. SOARES JR. PHONE; 889-6540 DECEMBER 19, 1999 G-14697 MEDIA RELEASE A North Kohala man was reported missing Sunday afternoon (December 19, 1999) when he failed to return from snorkeling at the Kapaa Beach Park. About 4 p.m., the victim, Ivan Esterle, 45, of Ainakea, […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT SAMUEL V. JELSMA PHONE: 961-2332 DECEMBER 19, 1999 G-14663/G14664 MEDIA RELEASE Two men have died as a result of a one-car traffic accident that occurred Sunday morning (December 19, 1999) on Alii Drive near the 2-mile marker in Kailua-Kona. The driver, who was killed in the crash, […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT SAMUEL V. JELSMA PHONE: 961-2332 DECEMBER 19, 1999 G-14663/G-14664 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Two men have died as a result of a one-car traffic accident that occurred Sunday morning (December 19, 1999) on Alii Drive near the 2-mile marker in Kailua-Kona. The driver, who was killed in the […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH KOHALA PATROL DISTRICT SERGEANT DELPHINE M. SOARES JR. PHONE: 889-6540 DECEMBER 19, 1999 G-14634 MEDIA RELEASE A North Kohala man was struck on the head with a hard blunt object by an unknown male wearing a ski mask, hood, and dark clothing as the victim was getting out of his […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 17, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police will continue their efforts to enforce the seatbelt law throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday season, Sergeant Randy Apele of the Traffic Services Section said. Police are reminding motorists to ensure they have a […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA VICE SECTION DETECTIVE HARLEY HEE PHONE: 326-4230 DECEMBER 17, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police seized a total of 113 marijuana plants ranging in height from seedlings to three feet during the past four days as part of its continuing “Counter-Cannabis Field Operation.” The marijuana eradication operation was conducted Monday […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO VICE SECTION LIEUTENANT HENRY TAVARES PHONE: 961-2253 DECEMBER 16, 1999 G-14361 MEDIA RELEASE Following a two-month investigation, Hilo Vice Section officers arrested two men for drug offenses Wednesday (December 15, 1999) after converging on a car parked at a Kanoelehua Avenue address in Hilo. The suspects, a 23-year-old Hilo man […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT RANDY APELE PHONE: 961-2305 DECEMBER 16, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE Kapiolani Street in Hilo will have one-way traffic during certain hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for the safety of church-goers. One-way traffic will flow in the south, or Puna, direction on Kapiolani Street between Waianuenue Avenue […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION CAPTAIN FRANCIS H. RODILLAS PHONE: 961-2214 DECEMBER 13, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for 10 persons who have outstanding warrants against them. They are: Christopher L. Anderson, 29, burglary. Anthony Amoguis, 37, contempt of court. James Anderson, 42, wanted by Honolulu police. Linda J. […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION LIEUTENANT ERNEST E. CORREIA PHONE: 961-2225 DECEMBER 13, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of December 6-12, 1999, Big Island police arrested 21 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were arrested for DUI after being involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have been […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION LIEUTENANT HENRY W. HICKMAN PHONE: 329-4203 DECEMBER 12, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE The body of a U.S. park ranger was found Sunday (December 12, 1999) at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park in North Kona. Responding to an 11:21 a.m. call, Kona police found the body of Ranger Steve […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH KOHALA COMMUNITY POLICING OFFICER MICHAEL L.K. HODSON PHONE: 887-3080 DECEMBER 9, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE Waimea police are advising residents that for the next week, a private drilling company will be testing a pump at a water well in the Kohala Mountains above the police station. Police said the Wai’eli Drilling […]

JOHN REECE …last seen on Thanksgiving Day HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH KOHALA PATROL DISTRICT OFFICER DAYTON TAGACA PHONE: 889-6540 DECEMBER 7, 1999 G-12572 MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE Hawaii County police are renewing their request for the public’s help in finding a male hiker missing since Monday (November 29, 1999). John Reece, 22, a U.S. Geological […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION CAPTAIN FRANCIS H. RODILLAS PHONE: 961-2214 DECEMBER 6, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are looking for 10 persons who have outstanding warrants against them. They are: Mark K. Adkins, 40, two counts of contempt of court. Jacob K. Ah Quin, 72, revocation of supervised release. Wallace […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION LIEUTENANT ERNEST E. CORREIA PHONE: 961-2225 DECEMBER 6, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of November 29-December 5, 1999, Big Island police arrested 26 motorists for drunk driving. Twelve of the drivers were arrested for DUI after being involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KA’U PATROL DISTRICT SERGEANT TEOFILO J. JIMENEZ PHONE: 939-2522 DECEMBER 4, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE Two homes burned to the ground Friday (December 3, 1999) in separate fires in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates in the Ka’u District. Responding to a 2:32 a.m. call, police and firefighters arrived to find a three-bedroom house […]

DENNIS JAY BROWN …arrested and charged HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA JUVENILE AID SECTION DETECTIVE WHITNEY D. JENKINS PHONE: 326-4235 DECEMBER 2, 1999 G-12341 MEDIA RELEASE Kona Juvenile Aid Section detectives Wednesday (December 1, 1999) arrested and charged a South Kohala man with several sex-related offenses and a drug offense. At 5:35 p.m., detectives charged […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION DETECTIVE LEO K. JITCHAKU PHONE: 961-2383 DECEMBER 2, 1999 G-06766 MEDIA RELEASE Hilo police are asking for the public’s help in solving the theft last September of fishing equipment aboard a boat parked ashore at the Wailoa Small Boat Harbor. Sometime between September 23 and 24, 1999, […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO COMMUNITY POLICING TEAM OFFICER JASON SHINODA PHONE: 961-2350 DECEMBER 2, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE Hilo community policing officers are urging shopkeepers downtown to leave their lights on at night to curtail crime. After noticing that some shop owners are turning off their lights in the evening after work, Hilo Community Policing […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO COMMUNITY POLICING TEAM OFFICER ELSON P. CABATU PHONE: 961-2350 DECEMBER 2, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE Hilo police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the persons responsible for a recent rash of property damage caused by graffiti in South Hilo. Between November 15 and 30, 1999, vandals “tagged” businesses throughout […]

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HILO VICE SECTION DETECTIVE MARSHALL KANEHAILUA PHONE: 961-2340 DECEMBER 1, 1999 MEDIA RELEASE Police arrested 10 persons for a variety of drug offenses Wednesday afternoon (December 1, 1999) after a raid on what officers described as a “drug house” in the Panaewa Houselots area of Hilo. Acting on a search warrant […]