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BJ Penn charged with alleged assault of 45-year-old man outside Hilo residence
The former UFC fighter’s bail was set at $1,000, which he later posted and was released. He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 in Hilo District Court.
Hilo man spotted taking hunting, fishing gear and internet device from Kea‘au home
47-year-old Albert Espaniola Jr. now faces charges of first-degree burglary and second-degree theft in connection with the Oct. 8 burglary incident at the residence on Old Volcano Road.
Puna man charged after alleged naked burglary attempt in Nanawale Estates
57-year-old Krzysztof Snarski made his initial court appearance Oct. 2 in Hilo District Court, during which his bail was maintained at $113,000, and the court ordered an examination to determine his fitness and penal responsibility.
BJ Penn arrested, charged with violating protective order filed by his mother
Officers determined the 46-year-old former UFC champion entered a property on Pu‘u‘eo Street in violation of the protective order, which his mother Lorraine Shin filed for and received in May after Penn allegedly assaulted her.
Mountain View man charged with reported theft of SUV, 2 incidents of refusing to stop
30-year-old Justin Yamauchi made his initial court appearance the afternoon of July 16 in Hilo District Court, where his bail was maintained at $135,000. He was ordered to appear July 18 for a preliminary hearing.
Police bust who they think is alleged ‘Barnacle’ bandit in possible parking violation scam
Officers through their investigation identified 29-year-old Emmy Cedeno Perez of Kailua-Kona as the alleged party responsible for a possible scam involving a device called “The Barnacle” that is placed on a vehicle windshield and meant to obstruct a driver’s view, temporarily imobilizing the vehicle, until a fine is paid to remove it.
Ocean View man charged with attempted murder
According to Big Island police, Kekoa Duguran was charged with second-degree attempted murder and other offenses in connection with an incident July 18 in Kona.
Hilo man charged with burglary, auto theft
Nathan Kalani Ni‘ihau was arrested Jan. 3 after he was found sleeping in a pickup truck owned by the state of Hawai‘i that was reported stolen in a burglary Dec. 27, 2022, in Hilo.
Police: Puna woman charged following reported violent domestic dispute
Yasmine Michelle Lilia Butterfield of Kalapana was arrested and charged following a Dec. 31 incident that stemmed from an argument between Butterfield and her boyfriend regarding the recent death of their 5-month-old son.
Police: Pāhoa man charged following reported Hilo bank robbery
John Jason McCrary remains in police custody pending his initial court appearance scheduled for the afternoon of Dec. 12 in Hilo District Court.
Pāhoa man arrested, charged following reported shooting incident in Puna
Kiha Rodney Stone Kaahu faces several charges including first-degree terroristic threatening and ownership or possession of firearm prohibited.
