Wanted Big Island Individuals Arrested During Islandwide Operation

During the week of June 23 to 27, 2025, the Hawai‘i Police Department, in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service Hawai‘i Task Force, the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE), and the State of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement’s Sheriff Division held an island-wide joint operation, that led to the arrest of 22 wanted individuals.

The following individuals have been arrested and charged for various offenses:

Matthew Akem Alani, 33, of Hilo, was charged with:
• Abuse family or household member (felony)
• Abuse family or household member (misdemeanor)
• Third-degree assault
His bail was set at $30,000.

Cody Kukui Baniaga, 33, of Captain Cook, was charged with:
• Summons or arrest of defendant on probation; commitment without bail
His bail was set at $6,000.

Mark Allen Beard Sr., 63, of Ocean View, was charged with:
• First-degree terroristic threatening (info charge warrant)
His bail was set at $2,000.

Travise Ezra Burnett, 50, of Hauula, was charged with:
• Two counts summons or arrest of defendant on probation; commitment without bail
His bail was set at $10,000.

Nathan Eugene Cakin, 45, of Ocean View, was charged with:
• Violations of conditions of release on bail, recognizance, or supervised release
• Ownership/possession (firearm) prohibited
His bail was set at $100,000. See media release: https://www.hawaiipolice.gov/fugitive-arrested-following-barricaded-standoff-in-ocean-view/

Jackie Napuaokalani Carter, 31, of Hilo, was charged with:
• Summons or arrest of defendant on probation; commitment without bail
Her bail was set at $10,000.

Francis P. Crivello Jr., 56, of Captain Cook, was charged with:
• Summons or arrest of defendant on probation; commitment without bail
His bail was set at $2,000.

Shane Antolin Dacuycuy, 48, of Mountain View, was charged with:
• Violations of Conditions of Release on Bail, Recognizance, or Supervised Release (two counts)
His bail was set at $4,150.

Travis Demello-Oda, 29, of Hilo, was charged with:
• Summons or arrest of defendant on probation; commitment without bail
• First-degree unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle (UEMV)
• Two counts second-degree theft
• Two counts theft of credit card
• Two counts unauthorized possession of confidential personal information
• Three counts fraudulent use of credit card
• Three counts third-degree identification theft
• Fourth-degree theft
• Two counts third-degree theft
His bail was set at $277,000.

John Robert Fillekes Jr., 62, of Kailua-Kona, was charged with:
• Failure to appear
His bail was set at $200.

Robert Carlos Garcia, 35, of Kailua-Kona, was charged with:
• Two counts criminal contempt of court
His bail was set at $450.

William Alan Peter Kapualoha Kaohu, 54, of Kailua-Kona, was arrested on the strength of a federal arrest warrant for an array of drug offenses (see media release https://www.hawaiipolice.gov/kona-man-arrested-on-numerous-drug-offenses/); he was subsequently released to HSI’s custody and is currently being held at the federal detention center on Oahu.

Kaynan Kaliko Kobayashi-Kawelo, 22, of Kea‘au, was charged with:
• Four counts violations of conditions of release on bail, recognizance, or supervised release
His bail was set at $13,000.

Sheldon James Macabio, 52, of Pāhoa, was charged with:
• Summons or arrest of defendant on probation; commitment without bail
• Second-degree forgery
• Third-degree theft
His bail was set at $30,000.

Raven Cheyenne Magrowski-Kutz, 25, of Kailua-Kona, was charged with:
• Criminal contempt of court
Her bail was set at $500. Additionally, she was arrested for drug offenses; however, she was released pending further investigation.

Novaluna Luna Neri, 34, of Kailua-Kona, was charged with:
• Criminal contempt of court
Her bail was set at $150.

Shari Lee Pumeha Pajimola, 40, of Kailua-Kona, was charged with:
• Violations of conditions of release on bail, recognizance, or supervised release
She was held without bail pending initial court appearance.

Jovanni Domenden Ramos, 30, of Kailua-Kona, was charged with:
• Failure to appear
His bail was set at $500.

Cyrus Kendall Reaume, 41, of Kea‘au, was charged with:

• Two counts abuse family or household member
• Two counts second-degree terroristic threatening
• Second-degree assault
His bail was set at $14,500.

Solomon Jhon Whitney, 40, of Hilo, was charged with:

• Two counts summons or arrest of defendant on probation; commitment without bail
His bail was set at $10,000.

Molly Yacapin, 67, of Waimea, was charged with

• Two counts third-degree promoting a dangerous drug
• Fourth-degree promoting a harmful drug
Her bail was set at $1,000.

Lyam E.H. Zelber, 25, of Mountain View, was contacted by Puna patrol officers and later charged with:
• Summons or arrest of defendant on probation; commitment without bail
• Unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle (UCPV)
• First-degree unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle (UEMV)
• Second-degree unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle (UEMV)
• First-degree theft
• Two counts second-degree theft
• First-degree burglary
• Second-degree assault
• First-degree terroristic threatening
• Deadly weapons prohibited
• Two counts driving without a valid driver’s license
His bail was set at $63,600.

The Hawai’i Police Department, along with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, remains committed to providing the highest quality of police service, and working to ensure that Hawai‘i Island is a safe place to live, visit, and conduct business.

If you witness a crime, know the whereabouts of wanted individuals, or have information you believe may help police in deterring and/or solving crime, you are encouraged to call the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.