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Thompson led efforts to solve several complex felony cases, which led to the arrest of multiple dangerous offenders and significantly contributed to the safety of Kaua‘i’s community.

The Records Section will be closed today, Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2025. Regular business hours will resume following the holidays.

77-year-old Stuart Hanchett died in the crash Tuesday afternoon near the 18-mile marker on Kūhiō Highway. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash; toxicology reports and an autopsy are pending.

Kaua‘i firefighters were busy Monday with a brush fire battle in Pākalā — no injuries and no damages were reported — and extricating a visitor from Arizona from Waimea Canyon Trail who suffered an apparent ankle injury.

Kaua‘i Police Department, Target, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center, other first responder agencies on Garden Isle, along with partners including Child Welfare Services, YWCA Kaua‘i and Kaua‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, become ‘Heroes and Helpers’ again this year

“We are deeply saddened to announce the suspension of our search efforts,” said Lt. Cmdr. Raphael Sadowitz, search and rescue mission coordinator with U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu. “Our hearts go out to her loved ones and all those impacted by this heartbreaking event.”

Personnel with the Kaua‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Bureau, U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies have conducted search operations since Lauren M. Cameron of Anchorage, Alaska, was reported missing Wednesday afternoon.

Kaiaulani C. Kaiawe, also known as Coty K. Duhaylongsod, was indicted on 4 counts of wire fraud, 3 counts of aggravated identity theft and 1 count of money laundering.

Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel responded shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday following the report of a missing swimmer at the beach. Kaua’i Fire Department and Ocean Safety Bureau personnel searched Wednesday afternoon, and U.S. Coast Guard personnel continued searching through the evening. The search resumed Thursday morning.

Police report 44-year-ld Brandi Titus was found safe.

The highly anticipated holiday event returns this week, which means there will be some streets closed along the parade route and other considerations to keep in mind.

Kauaʻi police officer Alexander Lacson was named the department’s 2024 Top Cop and three other officers were honored for their role in apprehending a dangerous fugitive.

“Contrary to any speculation, I was not asked or forced to retire, nor did I announce my retirement to escape any investigation or discipline,” Kauaʻi Police Chief Todd Raybuck said in a statement.

Kaua‘i Fire Chief Michael Gibson said Tuesday that their courage, collaboration and “unwavering commitment were instrumental in combating the devastating Hanapēpē and Kaumakani fires”; also recognized them for work responding during following days to Kōke‘e fires.

In September, the Kauaʻi Police Commission voted to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Chief Todd Raybuck “pertaining to an allegation that the Chief mishandled his firearm.”

The department announced the official appointment of Ozaki last week.

Witnesses identified the suspect in the Nov. 4 incident as Joshua Aceret-Ipac.

A 59-year-old male visitor from Arizona was reported missing shortly after 12:15 p.m. Sunday.

Since news got out about the impending closure of the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, two of its three resident tortoises have been reported stolen.

Benetta Kaiwi was last seen Oct. 7. First responders located her unattended vehicle about 100 feet down a cliff near Lumaha‘i Beach that evening.