Hawai’i Island police have initiated a fourth-degree terroristic threatening investigation after being informed of an anonymous threat made involving Kealakehe Intermediate School.
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 1:04 p.m., a terroristic threatening report was generated by Kona patrol officers in relation to an anonymous threat.
Although the identification of the suspect has not yet been determined, the police department will have an increased police presence at the school in the coming days. The case is being investigated by detectives with the Area II Juvenile Aid Section.
Police ask that anyone with information regarding this incident call Detective John Kari at (808) 326-4646, ext. 265, or the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300 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. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.