#Hawaii County Office of Prosecuting Attorney

Kona man sentenced after found guilty of attempted promotion of child pornography

During the trial, county prosecutors presented evidence that the suspect exchanged text messages and sent pictures of his genitals to an undercover police officer, whom Smith believed to be a 15-year-old girl.

Prosecutors file 3 complaints against Hilo man on myriad of charges including vehicle theft, firearm offenses, drug possession

The 32-year-old made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Monday where his bail was set at $282,000 and he was ordered to appear for preliminary hearings on Thursday and April 4.

Big Island coach accused of sexually assaulting student

The alleged abuse occurred between 2019 and 2022. The victim was 13 years old at the time.

Update: Hawai‘i attorney general charges Big Island police detective with perjury, tampering with a government record

Brown is accused of submitting a false statement in a March grand jury case and falsifying a probable cause statement

Puna man with history of domestic violence charged with sexual assault of a minor

James Pomaikai Kepa is scheduled to make his initial appearance this afternoon in Hilo District Court. He remains in custody in lieu of $610,000 bail.

Honoka‘a Man Found Guilty as Charged After Filming Teen Girl Showering

A Kona jury found a Honoka‘a man guilty as charged for violation of privacy after filming a teenage girl taking a shower about four years ago.

Puna Man Sentenced to Consecutive Prison Terms for Property Crimes

A Puna man was sentenced to consecutive prison terms in Hilo Circuit Court for property crimes and a resisting an order to stop case.

Kona Grand Jury Indicts Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Child

A Kona grand jury has filed an indictment against a man accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old child.

Cavillis Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Children For Years

He is found guilty of all 10 counts; jurors were told he threatened children to remain silent.