Anahola Pair Arrested on Burglary Charge

A 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, both of Anahola, were arrested this week on first-degree burglary charges.

According to a preliminary report, Kauaʿi police responded to a complaint on Sunday, May 23, that a burglary had occurred at an Anahola vacation rental sometime between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. Multiple personal items were reported as missing by several victims.

The suspects were identified as Samson Contrades and Kapelawaipuolo Keaweamahi and a search warrant was executed on their residence in Anahola on Monday, May 24. The search resulted in the recovery of some of the stolen items.

The suspects were arrested and multiple items have since been returned to some of the victims.

Contrades and Keaweamahi were held at KPD Cellblock on $110,500 bail and $110,000 bail respectively. They were each brought to court on Tuesday, May 25, and subsequently transferred to the Kaua’i Community Correctional Center.

A preliminary hearing for the case has not yet been set.

“We want to remind the public, including our visitors, to please remember to keep all of your windows and doors locked whenever you leave your home or temporary place of residence. It is also beneficial to put your valuables either in a safe or in a secure location where the items are adequately concealed,” said Investigative Services Bureau Assistant Chief Bryson Ponce. “Please also remember to always lock your vehicle’s doors and do not leave valuables unattended while in public, especially at places like the beach where it’s easy to become distracted.”

Further details regarding this incident are not available at this time as the investigation remains ongoing.

The public is reminded to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711 to report a theft or burglary or 911 in the event of an emergency.

Anyone with information on criminal activity who wishes to remain anonymous are urged to call Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300 or visit the website at www.cskauai.org.