KPD and U.S. Marshals collaborate on fugitive, sex offender operations
Published on June 15, 2023
LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Service, successfully executed two joint operations last week.
KPD and The U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force located and arrested four most-wanted fugitives on the island on two separate days, for charges stemming from outstanding arrest warrants. Police used Air 1 helicopter to assist in one of the arrests. The fugitive sweep typically takes place once a year.
William Jessup, Acting U.S. Marshal for the District of Hawai‘i stated, “The U.S. Marshals have historic relationships with our local partners. This week was a great example how successful we are when we force multiply resources to ensure our communities are safe.”
In the first operation conducted on June 7th, Isaiah H. K. Pongasi-Adric, 25, of Anahola, was arrested for the offense of Criminal Contempt of Court, Bail Violation, and numerous counts of driving without a valid driver’s license, and Dain Thomas Hiromi Kagawa, 39, of Hanamā‘ulu, was arrested for the offense of Promoting of a Dangerous Drug, and numerous counts of Possession of Prohibited Weapons and Explosive Devices.
On June 8th, Tile Mana‘olana Kamae, 42, of Anahola, was arrested on various charges including Revocation/Modification of Probation, Assault on Police, Resisting Arrest, and Promoting a Dangerous Drug. Hōkūmālamalama‘okalani Dusenberry-Lee, 33, of Līhu‘e, was arrested for Assault in the 2nd degree after he turned himself into police.
Each warrant of arrest took place without incident. All subjects are presumed innocent, and further actions will be handled by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
During the second operation, a total of 104 sex offender compliance checks were made in three days with help from the U.S. Marshals. 16 of those subjects checked were found to be in non-compliance, including two who are incarcerated and one who has moved off-island. Non-compliant cases will be referred to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for further action.
KPD Investigative Services Bureau Lieutenant Christian Jenkins highlighted the significance of the sex offender registry checks. “Ensuring the safety of our residents, particularly the most vulnerable, is our top priority. By conducting thorough checks on individuals on the registry, we send a clear message we will not tolerate any threat to our community. We're thankful to the U.S. Marshals Service because we wouldn't be able to do this without them."