Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a large fight that occurred in Hilo.
On January 22, police responded to a report of a disturbance involving an estimated 30 to 40 teenagers at Mohouli Park. Shortly thereafter, police dispatch received multiple reports of approximately 50 juveniles and adults involved in fighting in the area of Pōpolo and Hema Streets, with some reportedly armed with machetes. Reports also indicated that one person had been struck by a vehicle and another sustained injuries during the affray.
.A 27-year-old man was transported by ambulance to Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he was treated and released for non-life-threatening injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle. A 15-year-old juvenile male was also treated and released for non-life-threatening injuries after being struck with a blunt object.
Police arrested 20-year-old Joe-One Renwick for failure to disperse. A 16-year-old juvenile male was also arrested and charged with third-degree assault.
Police additionally arrested 20-year-old Diatson Kosme of Hilo for second-degree criminal property damage and third-degree theft. Kosme was identified at the scene as the suspect who intentionally damaged a vehicle and stole a person’s AirPods.
Police are also seeking information regarding a lime-green Kia Soul that left the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Robert Kamau of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2384 or via email at Robert.Kamau@hawaiipolice.gov.
