UPDATE: Big Island Man in Custody on Sexual Assault Charges

Joshua Corbin. HPD photo.

UPDATE: Sept. 13

Hawaiʻi Island police have located 30-year-old Joshua Corbin, who was wanted for sexual assault and traffic incidents.

He was arrested in Hilo at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13.

He is being held at the Hilo police cellblock while detectives from the Juvenile Aid Section, which is responsible for investigating sexual assaults, continue the investigation.

ORIGINAL POST: Sept. 12

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 30-year-old man wanted on sexual assault charges.

Joshua Corbin has no permanent address, but frequents the Ocean View area. He also has been seen in Kona and Hilo.

In addition to the sexual assault on Hawaiʻi Island, he is wanted in Texas for sexual assault and in Kona for traffic incidents.

He is described as 6-feet tall, 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He may have a mustache and goatee.

Police caution the public not to approach him, as he is considered a danger to the community.

Instead, anyone who sees him or knows his whereabouts is asked to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.