#Arrested
2 face charges in connection with alleged sexual assault, robbery, affray at Kailua-Kona Pier
Charges against 23-year-old Kailua-Kona man Arley Alokoa and a juvenile male stem from an incident June 1 at Kailua-Kona Pier involving an alleged sexual assault, an affray during which another man was injured and a theft of a backpack that likely was the location of the knife used in the fight.
Jacob Baker connected to 3 murders in Puna by new tattoo, witness testimony, evidence left behind
After buying a knife and metal knuckles at a store in Hilo, Jacob Baker allegedly told his friend who drove him there that he would “shank all the rapists in Pāhoa and anyone who messed with him.”
Kicking, punching, biting: Hilo woman faces domestic charges against ex-boyfriend
She allegedly went to her ex-boyfriend’s residence and threatened him with a 45-pound weighted exercise plate, struck him with her fist, bit him on the upper back and damaged his van.
Woman charged for reportedly shooting man who thought his dog was shot
49-year-old Chante Livingston of Ocean View is charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault in connection with the incident in Ocean View; her bail was set at $15,000, and she is scheduled to make her initial court appearance Wednesday (Feb. 11).
Armed and dangerous Puna man arrested in ʻĀinaloa incident that results in response of Special Response, Crisis Negotiation teams
39-year-old Isaac Kamali‘i was arrested after holing up for several hours at an Aloha Drive residence the evening of Oct. 16 in connection with the case of a stolen ʻĀinaloa vehicle.
Kea‘au man faces charges in several 4th of July Weekend incidents that started in West Hawai‘i, ended in East Hawai‘i
20-year-old Lasty Jessy is charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree theft, unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and other offenses in connection with an alleged car theft the evening of 4th of July at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport and a police chase and 2-vehicle car crash fewer than 2 days later in Hilo.
Two men wanted on warrants in separate Ka‘ū incidents arrested, charged
Andrew Amon of Ocean View and Kaleo Mello of Nā‘ālehu were both located and taken into custody in separate Ka‘ū locations earlier this week by Big Island police.
Hawai‘i Island police officer, fearing for his life, shoots at car careening toward him
21-year-old Akira Kauilani of Kailua-Kona was arrested for reckless endangering, operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and other traffic-related offenses following the incident that happened just after 3 a.m. the morning of April 4 at the intersection of Konalani Street and Palani Road while police were responding to the scene of an early morning traffic crash.
Man receives life-threatening injuries in alleged attack by ‘machete’-wielding brother
44-year-old Dante F. Modaffari of Mountain View was arrested Feb. 13 and subsequently charged with first-degree assault and abuse of a family/household member in connection with the violent assault.
Puna man allegedly fires several shots at ex-inlaws during incident in ʻĀinaloa
36-year-old Sione Siale was arrested and charged following the incident Dec. 11 at a residence on Pearl Drive. He is charged with first-degree reckless endangering, 2 counts of first-degree terroristic threatening and ownership or possession of firearm or ammunition prohibited.
Kona man arrested following string of assaults that included punching visitor, stabbing, struggle with woman
21-year-old Ar Aweni faces several charges including terroristic threatening, assault and unlawful imprisonment in connection with the incidents Nov. 7 in Kalaoa area of Kona.
Man arrested following calls of vehicles being shot at while driving by on Māmalahoa Highway in Hoʻokena
Hoʻokena Elementary School was also locked down after an employee saw a man walking on the highway with a gun who was staring into the schoolyard while children were playing.
Car crashes through Hilo home’s living room, injuring 7-year-old boy
71-year-old Wayne Okutsu of Hilo, who was driving the car, was arrested for first-degree negligent injury and is being detained at the East Hawai‘i Detention Facility in Hilo. The investigation is ongoing.
Pāhoa man faces slew of charges after threatening to light 15-year-old on fire
George Dale Foote Jr. of Pāhoa was released on bond and is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Aug. 1 in Puna District Court.
Kaʻū man arrested, later released after man was shot in right thigh in Ocean View
The May 10 incident began with a report of 3 men yelling in the area of Coral Parkway, between King Kamehameha Boulevard and Tiki Lane, and ended with a man whose sister says is mentally ill identifying 48-year-old Daniel Moriarty as the person who shot him with a rusty black powder revolver.
Ex-police officer charged after allegedly choking wife in front of couple’s children
Daniel Raymond Ulrich worked as an officer for the Hawai‘i Police Department six years ago. In April 2019, he was arrested and charged for a similar type of domestic-related incident.
Man who was allegedly armed with baseball bat charged in two Kona robberies
25-year-old Marty Pangelinan was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree robbery and one count of fourth-degree criminal property damage after two separate businesses along Kuakini Highway were robbed Feb. 26.
Līhu‘e man arrested in case involving threats made against Kaua‘i County Council member
67-year-old Glenn Gruenhagen was arrested Friday afternoon for first-degree terroristic threatening and harassment.
Waikōloa man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, other offenses after reported shooting incident in Kawaihae
39-year-old Alexander Alika Akau III of Waikōloa is being detained in the Kona Police Station cellblock and has not yet been charged with any crimes.
2 Big Island men arrested after man is reportedly shot at during road rage incident
Adib Beyah, a 36-year-old from Pāhoa, and 40-year-old John Elijah Lewis of Pāpa‘ikou were arrested following the incident the evening of Oct. 5 on Papaya Farms Road in Pāhoa.
