Congratulations!

Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted fourteen individuals to the rank of Sergeant/Detective. 

Detective Ray Fukada, a 19-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona).  He most recently served as a patrol officer in North Kohala.  

Detective Darrell Clinton, a 17-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Juvenile Aid Section (Kona).  He most recently served as a patrol officer in Kona. 

Detective Scotty Aloy, a 16-year veteran is now assigned to the Area I Criminal Investigation Section (Hilo).  He most recently served as a patrol officer in South Hilo. 

Detective Jeremy Kubojiri, a 15-year veteran is now assigned to the Area I Criminal Investigation Section (Hilo).  He most recently served as a Community Policing Officer in Puna

Detective Michael Santos, a 14-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona).  He most recently served as a patrol officer in South Hilo.

Detective James Steffen, a 14-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona).  He most recently served as a canine handler officer in the Area I Juvenile Aid Section.

Detective Zenas Pacheco, a 13-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Vice Section (Kona).  He most recently served as a canine handler officer in the Area I Vice Section.

Detective Kimmerlyn Makuakane-Jarrell, a 12-year veteran is now assigned to the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (Kona).  She most recently served as a canine handler officer in the Area II Vice Section.  

Sergeant Marco Segobia, a 12-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the North Kohala District.  He most recently served as an officer in the Area II Vice Section.

Sergeant Ryan Pagan, a 12-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the Puna District.  He most recently served as a Police Recruit Instructor in the Training Section.

Sergeant Kimo Keliipaakaua, a 12-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the Kona District.  He most recently served as a Traffic Enforcement Unit officer in Area II.   

Detective John Balberde, a 11-year veteran is now assigned to the Area I Criminal Investigation Section (Hilo).  He most recently served as a Criminal Intelligence Unit officer in Area I. 

Sergeant Bradden Kimura, a 11-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the South Kohala District.  He most recently served as a patrol officer in Kona.

Sergeant Thomas Chun-Ming, a 7-year veteran is now assigned to patrol in the South Kohala District.  He most recently served as a patrol officer in Hilo. 

These promotions were effective on August 1, 2020