The Kona Crime Prevention Committee saluted Kona Patrol Officer Jeremiah Hull as Officer of the Month for February during a luncheon ceremony Wednesday at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona.
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee saluted Kona Patrol Officer Jeremiah Hull as Officer of the Month for February during a luncheon ceremony Wednesday at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona.
Hull was honored for his work with the Area II Special Enforcement Unit, which was formed to address crime trends in Kona, such as burglaries, robberies, thefts, auto thefts and auto break-ins.
In one case, Hull observed a woman in a suspicious vehicle concealing and then attempting to destroy a methamphetamine smoking pipe when officers approached her. His contact with the suspect led to the recovery of more than a pound of processed marijuana from the vehicle and, ultimately, to numerous felony drug charges.
In another case, Hull’s awareness resulted in the recovery of nearly an ounce of methamphetamine from a suspected narcotics distributor.
In nomination papers, Sgt. Zachary Houchin praised Hull’s “focus, determination, attention to detail, and dedication.”
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee is an organization that encourages community involvement in aiding and supporting police in West Hawaii.