Community: 4-14-23 Police Seeking Ka‘ū Man Wanted on Outstanding Bench Warrants
Community: 4-14-23 Police Seeking Ka‘ū Man Wanted on Outstanding Bench Warrants
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with locating 28-year-old Benjamin “Kawika” Jerin-Kealoha, of Ka‘ū, who is wanted on several outstanding bench warrants, as well as for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations.
Jerin-Kealoha is described as being 5-foot-9 inches tall, 180 pounds, with brown eyes and hazel hair. He is known to frequent the areas of Ka‘ū and South Kona.
The Hawaii Police Department would also like to remind the public that harboring or concealing a wanted person could result in criminal charges being filed against the person who harbors or conceals the wanted person.
Anyone with information on Jerin- Kealoha’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Jason Foxworthy at (808) 326-4646, ext. 262, 808-333-2921, or via email at jason.foxworthy@hawaiicounty.gov. They may also contact the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.
Citizens who wish to remain anonymous can make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers does not record any calls or subscribe to caller ID.
