Hawaii Island police arrested an Ocean View man and woman for an array of offenses following an investigation into a burglary. ADVERTISING Hawaii Island police arrested an Ocean View man and woman for an array of offenses following an investigation
Hawaii Island police arrested an Ocean View man and woman for an array of offenses following an investigation into a burglary.
Officers working in the Ka‘u District arrested 21-year-old Nalu Elaisa and 31-year-old Klevette Kawaileihua Kainoa following a burglary on Paradise Parkway, the Hawaii Police Department said in a release Monday.
A neighbor was able to provide information that led to the identification of Elaisa as the responsible suspect. A neighbor confronted the male and the suspect then tried to run him over after he said he was calling the police. Officers responded to the call and discovered that the man was stealing items.
Police apprehended him and discovered that the vehicle he was using at the time of the burglary was stolen.
Police executed search warrants on the stolen vehicle at a residence on Coconut Drive. Police found drugs and drug related paraphernalia in the vehicle, and stolen items from the burglary.
During the execution of the search warrant police arrested Klevette Kawaileihua Kainoa for burglary, theft and a drug offense. Police are continuing the investigation with her.
Police have charged Elaisa with burglary, reckless endangering, terror threat, unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, promotion of a dangerous drug, promotion of a detrimental drug, and drug paraphernalia. He is being held in lieu of $23,500 bail.
Police Captain Kenneth Quiocho would like to thank the public for their assistance and patience while police worked on this investigation.
“Had it not been for the neighbors looking out for each other in Ocean View this might have been another unsolved crime, neighborhood watch works, and just telling your neighbor when you are leaving town to keep a watch on your residence is a good practice to deter crime and opportunities for criminals to commit crimes,” Quiocho said in a press release.
The public is encouraged to get involved in Neighborhood Watch programs in their area and to call police at 935-3311. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300.
