Police seek help locating ‘Most Wanted’

The new edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted” highlights three individuals wanted on outstanding bench warrants — one who might be armed and dangerous and another wanted on continuous sexual assault charges.

• Peter Everett Fuerte, 49, who frequents the South Kona and Ka‘u districts, is wanted on multiple outstanding bench warrants for contempt of court and questioning in connection with an unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle investigation. Fuerte is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 200 pounds, bald with a mustache, beard and numerous tattoos on his arms and body.

• Eddie Pa‘aluhi Poai, 41, is wanted on three bench warrants and questioning in connection with other criminal incidents. He is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 165 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and has numerous tattoos. He might have access to firearms and should be considered armed and dangerous. The public is advised not to approach Poai, but to call authorities.

• David Kamanao Willett, 30, is wanted for outstanding bench warrants. Willett has no permanent address but frequents the South Hilo and Puna districts. He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, 168 pounds, brown eyes and black hair with several tattoos, including a tribal design on the left side of his face. On May 18, a 41-count bench warrant was issued following a grand jury indictment charging Willett with continuous sexual assault of a minor under the age of 14, 19 counts of first-degree sexual assault and 21 counts of third-degree sexual assault.

In the show, Sgt. Bryan Tina asks that anyone with information about any of these individuals to call the Police Department’s nonemergency number at 935-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300. Tipsters might be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

“Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted” is a project of Crime Stoppers Hilo Inc., in partnership with the business community, media and police. It was inspired by the national TV show “America’s Most Wanted.” The program airs at 5 p.m. Fridays on Na Leo TV Channel 53 and at 5:30 p.m. Sundays on Channel 54.