KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Island police announced Thursday the arrest of 11 people in Hilo and Puna with outstanding warrants.
Police arrested and charged for various offenses were Richard Benevides, Ryan Oana, Kehaulani Pau, Isiah Campbell-Francisco, George Kahakua Jr., Joseph Deguair, Wesley Snyder, Sierra Grammar, Sheldon Haili, James K. Gorospe, and Christopher Igawa-Silva, all with outstanding warrants. The arrests occurred between Aug. 24 and Tuesday.
The Hawaii Police Department said in a press release Thursday have been focusing on suspects with warrants that have a propensity to be problems in the community.
In addition to the warrant service, the team has also recovered seven vehicles, served four search warrants and six additional arrest warrants that stemmed from on-going investigations involving the apprehended suspects.
Police said officers have been concentrating efforts on arresting and serving outstanding warrants as a means of apprehending suspects involved in other crimes as a proactive approach to policing crime.