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Kmart/Lex Brodie’s Costume Contest and Safety Event Coming October 20

October 15, 2012
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K Mart Kona and Lex Brodie’s Tire presents the Keiki Halloween Costume Contest and Safety Event on Saturday, October 20.  The free event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., right by the front entrance to K-Mart.   The Hawaii Police Department will present their Halloween Safety and Keiki I. D. Program, the Fire Department will have a display about fire safety—with a fire truck, Lex Brodie’s Tire will have auto safety and keiki tire games, and the Hawaii Island Humane Society will have an information table.   The costume contest will have four categories,…

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FBI Arrests Pahoa Man for Child Pornography (Updated)

October 11, 2012
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FBI Arrests Pahoa Man for Child Pornography (Updated)

Update:  John Tucker’s initial court appearance is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today, Thursday, October 11, in the Honolulu U.S. District Courtroom of U.S. Magistrate Judge Barry M. Kurren.  FBI Agent Tom Simon says he will release the criminal complaint after the court hearing. Original story from Wednesday night, October 10:  The FBI’s Honolulu field office arrested John Tucker, age 56, of Pahoa Wednesday evening at 9:40 p.m. for production and distribution of child pornography.  Tucker was arrested without incident.   The arrest stemmed from tips from the public after the FBI released  photographs of a…

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Kurtistown Man Charged with Car Theft

October 10, 2012
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Kurtistown Man Charged with Car Theft

From Hawaii Police Department: Big Island police have charged a 30-year-old Kurtistown man with a variety of offenses following his arrest on Monday (October 8) in Puna for allegedly stealing a car. On August 17, at about 6:30 a.m., police received a report of a sighting of a vehicle that had been reportedly stolen from a home in Kurtistown. The stolen vehicle was recovered but the driver fled prior to the officers’ arrival. Claude Keone Krause was identified as the driver and police were seeking him for questioning. At about 10:30 a.m. Monday (October 8),…

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Police Set Kona Meeting for Next Tuesday

October 9, 2012
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The Hawai?i Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, October 16, from 12-2 p.m. at the Kealakehe police station. The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public to meet the Police Department’s command staff and to discuss concerns with the police chief and commanders who oversee police operations in the Kona District. This event continues the district community meetings, which are rotated throughout the eight police districts on the Big Island. To aid police commanders in focusing on specific concerns, police request that participation be limited to persons who live or…

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Volcano Man Accosted, Robbed at Kurtistown Water Spigot

October 8, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: Big Island police are investigating a reported robbery that occurred early Saturday morning in Puna. On October 6 at about 3 a.m., a 67-year-old Volcano man reported that he was filling water containers at the county water spigots in Kurtistown when he was confronted by a lone male, who initially started a conversation with him. The suspect reportedly assaulted the victim and stole his wallet. Another male suspect appeared and was seen rummaging through the victim’s parked vehicle. Both suspects fled the area on foot. The victim was taken to Hilo…

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Hilo Officer Ryan Domingo Honored by Statewide Police Group

October 7, 2012
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Hilo Officer Ryan Domingo Honored by Statewide Police Group

Officer Ryan Domingo has been named Hawai’i Police Department’s “Officer of the Year” by the Hawai’i State Law Enforcement Officials Association (HSLEOA).  Domingo is a South Hilo Patrol officer with nine years of service with Hawaii Police Department. Domingo was honored for administering life-saving first aid to a victim of gunshot wounds. On May 13, police responded to a disturbance involving gunshots in Hilo. At the scene, officers quickly identified and arrested a suspect, and Domingo found a 55-year-old woman lying on the kitchen floor in a pool of blood. He immediately applied pressure to…

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Spear Fisherman Dies at Coconut Island Friday

October 5, 2012
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Hawaii Police Department reported that on Friday, October 5, at approximately 11:20 a.m., officers responded to Coconut Island for a reported spear fisherman in distress.   Fire Department Rescue personnel were already on scene.  A 77-year-old man had been found on the bottom of the ocean and was brought to the shore by bystanders.  By the time rescue personnel arrived, he was out of the water and unresponsive.  The man was transported to Hilo Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Police are continuing the investigation and initiated an Coroner’s Inquest to determine exact cause of…

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Traffic One Way Saturday Near St. Joseph’s School

October 4, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: A temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect along a portion of Kapi’olani Street on Saturday, October 6. Between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., traffic will flow in the Puna direction only on Kapi’olani Street between Hual’lai Street and Wailoa Street. The temporary one-way traffic pattern, allowed under the Hawai’i County Code (Section 24-10), will be in effect to accommodate the annual Country Fair held by St. Joseph School.

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Wanna Be a Cop? Time to Apply is Now!

October 4, 2012
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Wanna Be a Cop? Time to Apply is Now!

The Hawai’i County Department of Human Resources will be recruiting applicants for police officer positions beginning next week. Recruitment will be open from midnight on Sunday, October 7, until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 19. Applicants must apply using the County of Hawai’i Job Opportunities web page, http://agency.governmentjobs.com/countyhawaii/default.cfm For more information, visit the Hawai’i Police Department’s Police Officer Recruitment page at www.hawaiipolice.com

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Police Seek Help in Finding Wanted Woman

October 1, 2012
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Police Seek Help in Finding Wanted Woman

From Hawaii Police Department: Big Island are searching for a 39-year-old Ka’u woman who is wanted for violating a court order. Sharon Hui is described as 5-foot-3 to 5-foot-6, 130-160 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. She may be in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates or Kona areas. Police ask that anyone with information on her whereabouts call Detective Renee Morinaka at 326-4646, extension 301. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.…

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Police Sign Wave Friday for Drunk Driving Awareness

September 29, 2012
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Police Sign Wave Friday for Drunk Driving Awareness

From Hawaii Police Department: In a continuing effort to raise public awareness about alcohol laws pertaining to beach parks, Community Policing officers on the Big Island and representatives of the Salvation Army waved anti-drunk driving signs Friday (September 28) along the road that leads to and from several beach parks in Hilo. Many motorists passing the sign wavers along Kalaniana‘ole Avenue honked their horns in support of the message promoting sober driving. Lieutenant John Briski said one of the reasons alcohol is prohibited at beach parks is that those drinkers often drive home while they…

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Hilo Man Drowns After Rescuing Son

September 28, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: A 34-year-old Hilo man who nearly drowned over the weekend died Thursday (September 27) from the incident. Chris Broussard of Hilo and his 9-year-old son were snorkeling in a tide pool in the Brown’s Beach area Sunday morning (September 23) when a large wave swept the boy out of the tide pool. Bruoussard jumped into the ocean in an attempt to save the boy. By the time bystanders were able to pull the child to safety, Broussard was floating face down in the water. Fire rescue personnel took him to Hilo…

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Jeremy Riddle to Be Officer of the Month

September 28, 2012
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The Kona Crime Prevention Committee invites the public to help honor Officer Jeremy Riddle as the “Officer of the Month” for West Hawaii at a luncheon at noon on Wednesday, October 3, 2012.  The luncheon is at Huggo’s Restaurant.  Riddle is being honored for his outstanding performance as a member of the Hawai’i Police Department.  Riddle joined the Department in 2010.   The Kona Crime Prevention Committee encourages and supports our police department in their efforts to prevent crime, deter potential criminals and enforce our laws.  The Committee also provides needed police equipment for use…

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