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“Their rapid, coordinated and decisive actions provided essential care that ultimately saved this individual’s life.” — Kauaʻi Police Chief Todd Raybuck

54-year-old Lincoln Kaehu was taken into custody April 24 for his alleged involvement in an early morning burglary April 15 at Ace Hardware in the south Kaua‘i community.

Public advised to visit county website and email government services while phone issues persist. Kaua‘i County Information Technology Division is actively monitoring the situation.

The meet was hosted by Kaua‘i Police Activities League on April 18 at Island School in Līhuʻe.

The immersive 5-day summer program hosted by Kaua‘i Police Department provides students in grades 9-12 with a hands-on introduction to the world of public safety, blending interactive classroom sessions with practical activities to give participants a comprehensive understanding of police operations.

Because of coordinated efforts between first responders and support from community partners, the child was located safely nearby with no reported injuries.

The event is aimed at providing a secure and responsible way to dispose of prescription or nonprescription medications while raising awareness about the risks of drug misuse and importance of proper storage and disposal.

Mathew Tusitala was already unresponsive by the time a Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau lifeguard brought him back to shore. An autopsy is pending to determine his exact cause of death.

Kaua‘i Police Department is warning Garden Isle residents, especially kūpuna, about the swindle that promises high returns only for the money put in to be stolen instead.

Lokahi Valpoon was last seen in Anahola. He is known to frequent the Anahola, Līhu‘e, Puhi and Kōloa areas. Call the Kaua‘i Police Department or contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i immediately if you have any information that can help lead to finding him.

The full-scale rescue and emergency response exercise April 15 is an effort to strengthen communication and coordination between first responders in the participating agencies while assessing notification and response procedures.

The crash occurred on Sunday at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Kaua‘i Police Department officer had no idea when he pulled over a driver for not wearing their seatbelt the weekend before Christmas 2024 that he would subsequently be keeping more than 100 grams of cocaine and other dangerous drugs off Garden Isle streets.

Ivo Miller was arrested Wednesday without incident for first-degree terroristic threatening and first-degree assault. He remains in custody on $100,000 bail.

The police department’s Līhu‘e Field Operations Division arrested individuals on March 19 wanted for outstanding warrants.

The cleanup took place on March 28 when officers with the Līhu‘e Patrol District – some having just completed 12-hour shifts – volunteered their time to beautify seven public spaces along Rice Street.

Assistant Chief Kalani Ke was chosen to fill in as chief following Chief Todd Raybuck’s retirement.

With 36 vacant police officer positions, 10 dispatcher openings, department seeks infusion of new blue blood to better serve Garden Isle with purpose, looking for people eager to make positive, lasting impact right now..

Based on preliminary autopsy findings and information gathered during Kaua‘i Police Department investigation, 43-year-old Lucas Shepard’s cause of death is thought to be drowning. Foul play is not suspected.

23-year-old Luis Manterola — who refused to cooperate with police investigation — was arresteed for first-degree violation of privacy and is being detained at the Kaua‘i Police Department cellblock on $50,000 bail.