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A Hawaii island furlough inmate made an unauthorized exit from the Hale Nani Reintegration Center early this morning. Michael Blanco was seen walking out of the furlough center unauthorized just before 2 a.m. Security staff told him to stop but he ran. They pursued him but were unable to capture him. Hawaii Police were notified. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Due to possible adverse weather conditions caused by Hurricane Lane, some of the jails/prisons are exercising caution and cancelling visits this weekend only. Cancelled: Oahu Community Correctional Center Kauai Community Correctional Center Women’s Community Correctional Center Halawa Correctional Facility Kulani Correctional Facility Visits still scheduled (subject to change pending weather): Waiawa Correctional Facility […]

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Due to possible adverse conditions caused by Hurricane Lane, some of the jails/prisons may decide last minute to cancel visitation out of an abundance of caution. Due to the unique circumstances this storm presents, all visitors scheduled for this weekend should contact their specific facility in order to find out if visitation will be held […]

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Missing extended furlough inmate Troy Chung-Hoon was arrested this morning by Hawaii County Police and returned to the Hawaii Community Correctional Center (HCCC). On January 26, Chung-Hoon failed to check in, as scheduled, with his case manager at the Hale Nani Reintegration Center in Hilo.

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One inmate, who was housed in that unit, is confirmed to have a case of chickenpox. That inmate is currently in isolation to prevent the spread. No other inmates have shown symptoms of chickenpox. As a precaution, the Waianuenue male housing unit is under quarantine this weekend. Inmates in that unit will be allowed extra […]

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HawaiÊ»i Island police have charged a 33-year-old Hilo man in connection with a burglary and arson investigation involving a break-in and intentionally set fire at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo. On Monday evening, (October 16), police and fire units responded to the old section of the facility off Waiānuenue Avenue. Arriving units found […]

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Hawaiʻi Island police are conducting a burglary and arson investigation into a break-in and suspected intentionally set fire at the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center in Hilo. A 33-year-old male was arrested at the scene.

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The Department of Public Safety (PSD) today welcomed a new class of adult correctional officers at a graduation ceremony held at the Neal Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. Forty-two (42) recruits graduated from Basic Corrections Recruit Class (BCRC) 17-02 training and will begin their careers as correctional officers in facilities across the state.

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At approximately 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (Aug 15), Hawaii Community Correctional Center (HCCC) pre-trial detainee Keanu Krause attempted to escape by scaling a perimeter fence, while being escorted to his housing unit. Correctional Officers reacted quickly to get him down off the fence and restrain him. There were no further incidents. Krause was evaluated by medical […]

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Forty-seven recruits graduated from Basic Corrections Recruit Class 17-01 training and will begin their careers as correctional officers in facilities across the state.

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Hawaii Police have confirmed the arrest of missing extended furlough inmate Shawn Kaawa. He will be held in police custody over the weekend and eventually returned to the Hawaii Community Correctional Center (HCCC).

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Missing extended furlough inmate Daniel Abraham was returned at 3:45 this afternoon to the Hawaii Community Correctional Center (HCCC). He was arrested on Saturday, July 23, in the Kealakekua area by Hawaii County Police. Abraham failed to report to the Hale Nani Reintegration Center for his scheduled check-in on February 19.

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Missing extended furlough inmate Michael Joyce turned himself in to Hawaii Police last night. He was returned to the Hawaii Community Correctional Center (HCCC) at 2:20 a.m. Joyce failed to report to HCCC for his scheduled check-in on April 6. Joyce is serving time for Assault 2. He is classified as community custody which is […]

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Hawaii furlough inmate Scottie Yanagawa failed to return from a day pass to the Hale Nani Reintegration Center. Yanagawa left this morning and was scheduled to return at 2 p.m. State Sheriffs and Hawaii Police were notified. 29-year old Yanagawa is 5’5” tall and weighs 165 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

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