The Kona Crime Prevention Committee saluted Kona Patrol Officer Chandler Nacino as Officer of the Month for March during a luncheon ceremony March 1 at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona.
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee saluted Kona Patrol Officer Chandler Nacino as Officer of the Month for March during a luncheon ceremony March 1 at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona.
Nacino, who has been with the Hawaii Police Department since August 2013, was honored for his efforts that led to the arrest of an individual for several drug offenses and the discovery of evidence in numerous open financial crime investigations.
On Aug. 20, Nacino was checking what he knew to be hangouts of a man wanted for abuse when he spotted the suspect driving, stopped him for traffic infractions then arrested him for the abuse.
While investigating, he made what Sgt. Mekia Rose described as “crucial observations” that led Nacino to recover the vehicle, ultimately resulting in the recovery of numerous drugs and items of drug paraphernalia, as well as personal information belonging to victims of financial crimes.
In nomination papers, Rose said it was “encouraging and inspirational” to see Nacino “performing police work at a level usually associated with seasoned veterans.”
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee is an organization that encourages community involvement in aiding and supporting police in West Hawaii.