Police have arrested and charged a Hilo man with multiple property crime offenses stemming from several burglary incidents in March in Kurtistown.
Sampson Davidson, 35, is charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, two counts of burglary of a dwelling during an emergency period, first-degree criminal property damage, first-degree theft, second-degree theft and prohibited acts emergency management period.
According to police, on March 29, a vehicle was observed reversed into the carport of the victim’s residence. Upon attempting to contact the male suspect, he fled the area in his vehicle.
The family member of the victim was able to get a look at the suspect and the license plate of the vehicle as it was leaving.
On April 2, Davidson was located and arrested by Area I Special Enforcement Officers. During this investigation, police determined that the suspect had burglarized the residence and stolen from the property on more than one occasion, according to reports.
Davidson remains in police custody in lieu of $162,000 bail. His initial court appearance is scheduled for Monday.
Police want to remind the public that in light of the current COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation, there are enhanced penalties for certain offenses.
These offenses include, but not limited to, burglary, theft, criminal property damage and robbery.