Police chief announces promotions

Police Chief Paul Ferreira recently promoted four individuals to the rank of lieutenant.

Lt. Todd Pataray, an 18-year veteran, is now assigned to South Hilo Patrol. He most recently served as a detective in the Area I Criminal Investigation Section, previously working as a community policing officer in South Hilo, with patrol officer assignments in South Hilo, Hamakua and Kona.

Lt. Calvin Delaries, a 17-year veteran, is assigned to Kona Patrol. He most recently served as a sergeant in Kona Patrol, previously working in the Juvenile Aid Section, South Kohala Patrol and Special Response Team and as a community policing officer and patrol officer in Kona.

Lt. Tuckloy Aurello, a 17-year veteran, is now assigned to South Hilo Patrol. He most recently served as a detective in the Area I Juvenile Aid Section, previously worked in the Criminal Investigation Section, CALEA (accreditation) and Traffic Enforcement Unit, with patrol officer assignments in Puna, Kona and South Kohala.

Lt. Jerome Manuel, a 14-year veteran, is assigned to Kona Patrol. He most recently served as a sergeant in Kona Patrol, previously worked in the Criminal Investigation Section and Juvenile Aid Section and was a patrol officer in Kona.