Second Suspect Charged in Connection with Kailua-Kona Burglary

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Damon

Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a second suspect in connection with a burglary on Queen Kalama Avenue in Kailua-Kona on April 5.

Ammon K. Kamohai

Ammon K. Kamohai

Ammon K. Kamohai, 22, of Kailua-Kona was initially arrested Monday afternoon (April 22) on two warrants for revoking probation in a drug case and on suspicion of promoting a dangerous drug. He was also wanted for questioning in connection with additional felonies.

Kamohai’s bail for the probation revocation charges was set at $100,000 and he appeared in court on Tuesday (April 23).

After court, police returned Kamohai to the Kona police cellblock , where they arrested him on the additional felonies, including those connected with the April 5 burglary.

At 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, detectives charged him with first-degree burglary, second-degree theft, attempted second-degree theft and forgery for the April 5 burglary. The other suspect in the April 5 burglary, 23-year-old Tonino Benson of Kailua-Kona, was charged on April 12 with the same offenses.

Kamohai was also charged Wednesday with unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle for allegedly removing a vehicle from the parking lot of an apartment complex off Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona sometime between Sunday and Monday (April 21 and April 22). His bail on those charges was $65,000.

Kamohai was not charged in the promoting a dangerous drug case pending additional investigation.

He remained at the Kona cellblock pending another court appearance scheduled for Thursday (April 25).

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Kona Man Charged With Several Offenses in Connection to a Burglary in Kailua-Kona

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Damon

A 23-year-old Kona man has been charged with several offenses in connection with a burglary on Queen Kalama Avenue in Kailua-Kona on April 5.

Tonino Benson

Tonino Benson

Tonino Benson of Kailua-Kona was arrested Wednesday (April 10) on suspicion of burglary. He was also arrested and charged with failure to appear in court and failure to return a rental vehicle in cases unrelated to the burglary. His bail for those offenses was $1,300. He appeared in court on Thursday for those charges and then was returned to the Kona police cellblock while detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations Section continued the burglary investigation.

At 2:45 p.m. Friday (April 12) Benson was charged with burglary, theft, attempted theft and forgery. His bail on those charges was set at $11,000. He remains at the cellblock pending his court appearance Monday (April 15) for the charges related to the burglary.

 

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Big Island Police Charge Pahoa Man in Connection with Burglary From Last Year

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Damon

Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 20-year-old Pāhoa man in connection with a burglary that occurred last year in the Puna District.

Isaiah Kaonohi Ekau

Isaiah Kaonohi Ekau

At 5 p.m. Monday (April 1), after conferring with prosecutors, detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section charged Isaiah Kaonohi Ekau with first-degree burglary and second-degree theft.

His bail was set at $7,000. He was scheduled to make his initial court appearance Tuesday afternoon (April 2).

On September 9, 2012, a 61-year-old Pāhoa man reported that upon returning home, he discovered his house had been entered and several items had been stolen.

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Big Island Couple Arrested for Burglary and Other Offenses in Connection With Several Break-Ins

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Damon

A Pepeʻekeo man and woman were arrested for burglary and other offenses Monday morning (March 18) in connection with several break-ins during the month of January in the Pepeʻekeo and Nīnole areas.

Shaylyn Araw

Shaylyn Araw

Shaylyn Araw, 21, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, second-degree theft, third-degree theft and fourth-degree theft. Her bail was set at $12,750.

Robert Navor

Robert Navor

Robert Navor, 22, was arrested and charged with first-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree theft, second-degree forgery, unauthorized possession of confidential information, third-degree theft and fourth-degree theft. His bail was set at $13,750.

Both were held at the Hilo police cellblock pending their initial court appearance on Wednesday (March 20).

A third individual, 34-year-old Manuel Madrid of Pepeʻekeo, was also arrested Monday on suspicion of hindering prosecution for aiding and sheltering Araw and Navor while they were being sought by police. Madrid was released Monday night pending further investigation.

 

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Kona Man Charged With Burglary for Break-In Last Year

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Damon

A Kona man has been charged with burglary for a break-in that occurred late last year in Kailua-Kona.

The December 17 burglary took place at a home on Onaona Drive.

Jerome Soares

Jerome Soares

Police developed a suspect, identified as 49-year-old Jerome Soares of Kailua-Kona.

Soares was arrested Monday (March 4) at the Kona courthouse and taken to the Kona police cellblock while detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations Section continued the investigation. He was charged at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday (March 5) with first-degree burglary and second-degree theft. His bail was set at $35,000.

He remains at the cellblock pending his initial court appearance scheduled for Wednesday (March 6).

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Big Island Police Arrest Hilo Man in Connection with Kona Burglaries Last Year

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Damon

Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a Hilo man in connection with three burglaries in Kona last year.

Two of the burglaries took place August 29 in the Seaview Circle subdivision. The third was October 30 off Old Māmalahoa Highway in Hōlualoa.

Jaren Larinaga-Napihaa

Jaren Larinaga-Napihaa

Jaren Larinaga-Napihaa was arrested Thursday (February 28) in Hilo and charged with two counts of failure to appear in court. He was also arrested on suspicion of burglary. On Friday (March 1) police charged him with second-degree theft and three counts of first-degree burglary. His bail was set at $100,000.

 

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Three Ocean View Residents Charged with Burglary and Other Offenses

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Damon

Three Ocean View residents have been charged with burglary and other offenses in connection with a break-in at a business establishment in Kaʻū earlier this month.

On February 4, Kaʻū officers responded to a burglary at an electronics store on Prince Kuhio Boulevard in Ocean View.

Detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations Section continued the investigation, which led to a search warrant at a home on Jasmine Drive in the Hawaiian Ranchos Estates subdivision on Friday (February 15).

Joshua Lawrence

Joshua Lawrence

During the execution of the search warrant, police arrested 24-year-old Joshua Lawrence, 26-year-old Heather Hofferbert and 42-year-old Ronnie Gates on suspicion of burglary.

Heather Hofferbert

Heather Hofferbert

Their bail was set at $6,000 each. All three were taken to the Kona police cellblock while detectives continued the investigation.

Ronnie Gates

Ronnie Gates

Police later recovered several items that had been taken in the burglary and had been damaged.

On Saturday (February 16) at 6:40 p.m., all three suspects were charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree theft and second-degree criminal property damage. They remained at the cellblock until their initial court appearance on Tuesday (February 19).

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Big Island Police Warning Residents to Prevent Holiday Burglaries

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Damon

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Big Island police are advising the public to take extra precautions to prevent burglaries during the holiday season and to report suspicious activities—especially suspicious persons in your neighborhood during the day or at night. The following tips can help reduce the chances of burglary in your neighborhood:

  • Lock your doors and windows when you leave your home, including those in the rear of the house that aren’t visible from the street.
  • Be cautious of posting your location on social networking sites as they can be used by criminals to determine if you are home.
  • Become familiar with your neighbors and their cars.
  • If you see unfamiliar vehicles driving around your neighborhood, note the description of the vehicle, the license plate number and descriptions of any occupants and report them to police.
  • Beware of strangers knocking on doors. They may be burglars checking to see if a house is unoccupied. Report suspicious persons coming to your home to police immediately.
  • Don’t leave a house key hidden outside your home.
  • Keep your home well lit.
  • Keep trees and bushes trimmed so they don’t provide cover for burglars.
  • If you come home and see evidence that someone has been in your home or may still be there, leave the area and call police immediately.
  • Ask your neighbors to report any suspicious persons and vehicles seen at or near your home.

If you suspect a burglary is in progress or if you encounter any suspicious person on your property, call 911. To report suspicious persons in your neighborhood, call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona.

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Big Island Police Searching for Painting Stolen During Puna Burglary

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Damon

Hawaiʻi County police are requesting the public’s help in locating a painting stolen during a burglary in Puna.

The koa framed painting “Mystic Light” by Christian Reese Lassen was among several items removed from a home in the Ainaloa subdivision sometime between April and July.

“Mystic Light” by Christian Reese Lassen

Police ask that anyone with information about the whereabouts of the painting or with information about burglaries contact Detective Royce Serrao at 961-8810 or rpserrao@co.hawaii.hi.us or Detective John Rodrigues Jr. at 961-2384 or jrodrigues@co.hawaii.hi.us.

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. 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. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

 

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Tsunami Pervert Busted for Ripping Off Houses During Civil Defense Evacuations

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Damon

Big Island police have arrested a male party in connection with a burglary which occurred in the Keaukaha area during the declared Civil Defense Emergency this past Saturday night (October 27).

Kalani Ahuna in a Facebook Profile Picture

Kalani Ahuna, M-28, of Keaukaha, was arrested on Thursday (November 1) at about 4:30 p.m. for Burglary of a Dwelling During a Civil Defense Emergency and is being held pending further investigation.

Police ask that anyone with information about these burglaries (or anyone who didn’t evacuate and saw suspicious persons in the area) to call Sergeant James Correa at 961-2289 or the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

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. 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. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

EXTRA -  According to Big Island Chronicle here is a partial list of some of the things he ripped off that eventing:

“…Two burglary victims say that the thief or thieves focused on undergarments such as panties and bras, bikinis, sex toys, and costume jewelry.  A bike was the most expensive item stolen from one of the homes.  A bathroom mirror was pried off a wall, and the victim thinks the thief or thieves thought it was a medicine cabinet.

In another home, the thief or thieves rejected electronics, cash, and a case of silverware found in a closet, but took costume jewelry, a vibrator, handcuffs, a baseball bat and a knife….”

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Police Investigating Break-Ins During Tsunami Evacuations

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Damon

Big Island police are investigating several break-ins that took place in the Keaukaha area of Hilo during the tsunami evacuation Saturday night (October 27).

Eight residential burglaries were reported on Kalanianaʻole Avenue. Police are investigating each one as a “burglary of a dwelling during a civil defense emergency,” which is a Class A felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

Police ask that anyone with information about these burglaries (or anyone who didn’t evacuate and saw suspicious persons in the area) call Sergeant James Correa at 961-2289 or the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

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. 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. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

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Big Island Police Charge Hilo Man in Burglaries and Possession of Firearm

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Damon

Hawaii Police Department charged a Hilo man in connection with an investigation into burglaries, as well as the possession of a firearm.

Kawika Larinaga-Napihaa

Kawika Larinaga-Napihaa, Male 22, of Hilo, was charged with two counts of Burglary 1st Degree, two counts of Theft II Degree, and two firearms charges, bail set at $96,000.

Larinaga-Napihaa was initially arrested in a business parking lot off of Makaala Street in Hilo on Wednesday, September 13, 2012 at approx. 2:30 pm along with two other suspects after it was discovered that they were in possession of a firearm within a vehicle. A second firearm reportedly stolen in a Hilo burglary was also recovered from the vehicle, along with a laptop stolen in a Kona burglary.

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Big Island Police Charge 20-Year-Old Woman in Connection to Burglary in Pepeʻekeo

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Damon

Big Island police have charged a 20-year-old Pepeʻekeo woman in connection with a June 30 burglary in Pepeʻekeo.

Shaylyn Momi Araw

Investigation by detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section led to the arrest of Shaylyn Momi Araw on Friday (August 24). After conferring with prosecutors, detectives charged her with first-degree burglary. Her bail was set at $5,000.

Police ask that anyone with information about other incidents in the area or burglary activities to contact either Detective Royce Serrao by phone at 961-8810 or by email at rpserrao@co.hawaii.hi.us or Detective John Rodrigues Jr. at 961-2384 or jrodrigues@co.hawaii.hi.us.

In addition, the Community Policing Section encourages residents to request a free home security inspection by calling 961-2350.

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Brother and Sister Arrested in Connection With Waikoloa Burglaries

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Damon

Big Island police arrested a Waikoloa man and a Waikoloa woman last week in connection with three burglaries in the Waikoloa area.

Sometime between August 11 and August 12, someone entered a house on Kehela Place and removed jewelry, clothing and electronic equipment.

On August 13, someone broke into a home on Pakanu Street and removed an electronic game device and several games.

On August 14, a Waikoloa couple reported that they saw a man leaving the driveway of their Lina-Poepoe Street home. The man claimed he had been in their back yard rescuing a dog from the swimming pool. When the victims went inside, they discovered that a screen had been removed and two laptops were missing.

Through investigative efforts, South Kohala police officers determined that the three cases were related.

Crystal Beban

On August 20, they arrested 29-year-old Crystal Beban on suspicion of burglary for the first incident and recovered $500 worth of jewelry and clothing. They arrested her brother, 32-year-old Jeffry Wayne McBride Beban Jr. on suspicion of two counts of criminal trespass and two count of burglary for the other two incidents.

Jeffry Wayne McBride Beban Jr.

Crystal Beban was released later that day pending further investigation.

Jeffry Beban Jr. was held at the Kona police cellblock until August 22. He was then released while officers continue to investigate, gather further information and collect additional evidence.

Police ask that anyone with information about break-ins in the area call Officer Joshua Dumont at 887-3082 or the police non-emergency number 935-3311.

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. 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. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

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20-Year-Old Pāhoa Man Charged with Burglary and Financial Crimes

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Damon

Big Island police have charged a 20-year-old Pāhoa man with burglary and several financial crimes for an incident that occurred last month.

Duane Lipps Jr.

On July 15, at about 5 p.m., a couple residing in Nanawale Estates reported that someone had entered their home and removed several items, including personal checks.

On August 13, detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section arrested Dennis Duane Lipps Jr. He was held at the Hilo police cellblock while detectives continued the investigation.

At 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (August 15), after conferring with prosecutors, detectives charged Lipps with one count of first-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree theft, two counts of second-degree forgery, one count of second-degree identity theft, one count of third-degree identity theft and one count of third-degree theft.

His bail was set at $101,000. He was scheduled to make his initial court appearance Thursday afternoon (August 16).

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31-Year-Old Pāpa‘ikou Man Charged with Burglary and Other Offenses

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Damon

Big Island police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old Pāpa‘ikou man with burglary and other offenses.

South Hilo patrol officers responded to a 7:30 a.m. burglary report Wednesday on Puʻuhina Street in Hilo.

Police located the suspect hiding on the property with stolen items, including the victim’s house key. He was also in possession of drugs and paraphernalia.

Tyson McDowell

Tyson McDowell was arrested and taken to the Hilo police cellblock while officers continued the investigation. On Thursday, he was charged with burglary, theft, promoting a dangerous drug, promoting a harmful drug, promoting a detrimental drug and possessing drug paraphernalia. His bail was set at $10,250.

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Big Island Police Charge 53-Year-Old Man in Connection with Hilo Burglary

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Damon

Big Island police have charged a 53-year-old Hilo man in connection with a home burglary in Hilo.

At 2 p.m. Friday (August 10), after conferring with prosecutors, Brian Wade Pacheco was charged with one count of first-degree burglary and one count of second-degree theft. His bail was set at $35,000. He is being held at the Hilo police cellblock and is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Monday (August 13).

On June 14, shortly after noon, police responded to a call from a 67-year-old Hilo man who reported that upon returning to his Hilo area home, he discovered someone had broken into the house and removed several items with a total estimated value of $1,200.

Detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section arrested Pacheco at 2 a.m. Friday. Police have recovered a portion of the items allegedly stolen.

Police ask that anyone with information on recent burglary activities contact either Detective John Rodrigues Jr. by phone at 961-2384 or by email at jrodrigues@co.hawaii.hi.us or Detective Royce Serrao at 961-8810 or rpserrao@co.hawaii.hi.us.

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. 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. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

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Big Island Police Looking for Suspects in Puna Burglary and Fire

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Damon

Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in identifying possible suspects in a burglary and fire on May 30 in Puna.


At approximately 5:19 a.m. on May 30, police and Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a structure fire in Shipman Industrial Park. Upon arrival, they found a warehouse located on Kipimana Street fully engulfed in flames.

Investigation revealed that the front gate chain was severed to gain entrance to the premises. One or more suspects entered the building from the rear by cutting a hole in the wall and then removed a flatbed pickup truck and some heavy equipment.

The incident is being investigated as arson and burglary.

Police ask that anyone with information about this case call Detective Grant Todd at 961-2385 or email him at gtodd@co.hawaii.hi.us.

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. 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. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

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Hilo Man and Woman Charged with Stealing Recyclables

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Damon

Big Island police have charged a Hilo man and woman in connection with a burglary that occurred Friday morning (July 27) in Hilo.

Jesse Idebond Sablan

Jesse Idebond Sablan, 36, and Dana Sablan, 21, were charged at 11:10 a.m. Friday with one count each of second-degree burglary and fourth-degree theft. Bail was set at $11,000 for Jesse Sablan and at $2,250 for Dana Sablan. Both were being held at the Hilo police cellblock pending their initial court appearance scheduled for Monday (July 30).

Dana Sablan

Friday shortly after midnight, officers responded to a business on Kekūanāoʻa Street in Hilo to a report that two suspects had removed two bags of recyclables and were fleeing the area.

Both suspects were arrested and the stolen property was recovered.

Police ask that anyone with information on recent burglary activities contact either Detective John Rodrigues Jr. by phone at 961-2384 or by email at jrodrigues@co.hawaii.hi.us or Detective Royce Serrao by phone at 961-8810 or by email at rpserrao@co.hawaii.hi.us.

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. 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. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

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Big Island Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Female on Burglary From Last Year

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Damon

A 21-year-old Hilo woman is in police custody after being charged with two crimes for a burglary reported last year.

Jewelry valued at more than $2,000 was taken from the Alae Street home of a 49-year-old Hilo man on December 5.

Rose Peace

Police investigation led to the identity of the suspect, Rose Peace, who was arrested Friday (July 20) and charged with first-degree burglary and second-degree theft.

She is being held at the Hilo police cellblock in lieu of $7,000 bail pending her initial court appearance scheduled for Monday (July 23).

Police ask that anyone with information on recent burglary activity contact either Detective John Rodrigues Jr. by phone at 961-2384 or by email at jrodrigues@co.hawaii.hi.us or Detective Royce Serrao by phone at 961-8810 or by email at rpserrao@co.hawaii.hi.us.

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. 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. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

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