UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE (2/10/11)

At 4:10 p.m. Wednesday (February 9), Big Island police charged 25-year-old Edward Daog of Hilo, with kidnapping, second-degree terroristic threatening, felony abuse of a family/household member, and attempted first-degree sexual assault. His bail was set at $112,000.

He is being held at the Hilo Police Station cellblock pending his initial court appearance.

Police thank the public for their assistance.

UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE (2/9/11)

Big Island police have arrested 25-year-old Edward Daog of Hilo, who was being sought.

Daog turned himself in to police Tuesday (Feb. 8).

He is being held at the Hilo Police Station cellblock pending further investigation.

Police thank the public for their assistance.

Edward Daog

MEDIA RELEASE

Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man in wanted in connection with kidnapping, terroristic threatening, abuse, and assault investigations reported in Hilo on Monday (Feb. 7).

The victim reported the man being sought, 25-year-old Edward Daog, is her ex- boyfriend.

Daog is described as 5-foot-7, 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is also wanted for an unrelated bench warrant.

Police ask that anyone knowing his whereabouts call Detective Royce Serrao at 961-8810 or the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 or 329-8181 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID.