Hawaii Island Police in the Puna District continued with enforcement efforts in the Leilani Estates area on Friday and arrested and charged seven people wanted for outstanding warrants, the department said in a press release.
In a continued effort to safeguard the neighborhood of Leilani Estates, police conducted another sweep in the area specifically aimed at unlawful occupancy of residences. Police plan on performing additional projects similar to this.
Police arrested and charged the following people for outstanding warrants; Victoria Sanchez-Barr, a 32-year-old female from Pahoa Village; 33-year-old Claude Carvalho and 32-year-old Corina Gorospe, both of Hawaiian Beaches; Tatiana Cortes, a 25-year-old female from Hawaiian Beaches; James Bachman, a 38-year-old male from Nanawale Estates; 29-year-old Sione Sipingao of Leilani Estates, and Terrah Brott, a 32-year-old female with no permanent address.
Police encourage the public to provide information that can assist in these types of projects by calling Officer Jeremy Kubojiri of the Puna District at 965-2716, or call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at 935-3311.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 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 does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.