Hawaii County police say they have busted a drug-related burglary ring that stole more than $100,000 in jewelry, laptops, sports memorabilia and a generator.
Police have arrested 10 people allegedly involved in the burglary ring with crimes occurring in Hilo, Kona, Kailua-Kona and Waikoloa.
Police Lt. Sherry Bird said tips from the public played an important role in dismantling this burglary ring.
"We are grateful to our community for helping to act as our eyes and ears," Bird said. "Their help was critical in helping us solve this rash of crimes."
Police made the arrests Sept. 12 through Tuesday and said at least one man involved remains at large.
The crimes include burglary, kidnapping, assault, terroristic threatening, auto theft, drug and firearm offenses, and hindering prosecution.
Police arrested Sept. 12 and later charged Joshua Watan, 31, of Kealakekua with criminal trespassing, meth trafficking and other drug charges, as well as burglary and four counts of theft.
Police also arrested Curtis Hoku Kekahuna, 36, of Waimea on Sept. 13 in Kalaoa and charged him with three counts of unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, kidnapping, assault, terroristic threatening, burglary and drug charges.
Also charged was Joseph Narzisi for allegedly kidnapping a man Aug. 21 from his Kailua-Kona home, threatening him with a firearm and forcing him into a vehicle where he threatened and assaulted him.
