Police on Red Road

[RedRoadCyclist]

Does anyone have any problems getting the police to respond to calls from the Kalapana to Kapoho area?

I keep getting ripped off and the police don't seem to do much.

[Beachboy]

if you're getting ripped off on a regular basis what does that tell you? How do people come to find out you have certain items lying around? Sounds like either your neighbors don't like you, or you're just a target for some reason. Sounds like you need some dogs ,pal?


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[Guest]

Sorry to hear of your problems!

That road is notorious for rip offs and home burglaries.

Considering the closest police station is about 10 - 15 miles away and 25 - 25 minutes away because of the way the roads that access red road are... by the time most people call the cops, the criminal is long gone.[V]

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[RedRoadCyclist]

my issue is that people are not calling the cops because of non response. my neighbor was broken into yesterday as well and he won't call the cops. I have heard the same issues in Seaview where people just won't/don't call.

i think we need to be diligent in calling so the cops know they need to drive Red Road once in awhile.

Getting a dog is not the right answer at this time in my life (maybe soon, but not now).

[Guest]

Sorry for the slight thread drift here...

But with a name like Redroadcyclist... depending on whether you are male or female...

You may want to google Dana Ireland and the words Hawaii.

To keep this on subject.... I think your post kind of answers itself.

It represents Puna in general IMHO. Police response in Puna sucks from what I have seen and heard about.

*edit* Robl (below) Hey Rob... truth hurts. I'm a realist.... and one of the accused was a classmates of my wife so it kind of has stuck in my mind. []

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[Rob L]

That's kind of harsh. Trying to scare somebody with something that happened all those years ago?

Aloha,
Rob L

[Chuysmom]

Red Road, I think you have the right idea - getting involved is important. At least let a report be taken when that kinda thing happens. If we sit back and allow ourselves to be victims, well...

Good luck.[]

Carrie Rojo

"The sun and moon collide. Isn't gravity a funny thing? The universe explodes apart. All the children sing..." Todd Rundgren

[RedRoadCyclist]

i knew about that horrible incident before i moved here years ago. i am concerned with the new pohoiki groupies when i cycle by them on my way to kalapana... so far i have had no incidents, but i have been warned that they have stopped cars and basically made people feel very uncomfortable that are simply there to watch the surfing or even driving by (police have been called on this).

[Beachboy]

listen, in a very rural area like this. It is better to be prepared yourself to handle whatever kinda issue comes up in this area. My concern is response time by local law enforcement or lack of it. You don't want the "perps" to know that you're the one calling the cops either. I believe that could really compound your problems.

Why is a dog not good at this time for you? You'd be surprised how effective a good size barking dog can be!


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Without these remarkable people the island would be nothing. With them it's a carnival. They are generous,courageous and comic. They awake each morning to a fresh day that has forgiven the previous day's outrages. In the pursuit of money they are irresponsible. In the pursuit of happiness,dedicated. They are the perpetual adolescents of the ocean, the playboys of the pacific.

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With an upcoming election, it is a very good time to get vocal about dissatisfaction with your police services, especially with specific issues. It is always a hot button issue at election time. All of the politicians want to be seen on the rignt side of the issue, which in turn puts heavy pressure on the police administration. A newspaper special interest story can have great effect.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.