Police are investigating a large affray that occurred Thursday afternoon in Hilo.
At 3:17 p.m., police responded to a report of a disturbance involving an estimated 30 to 40 teenagers at Mohouli Park.
Shortly thereafter, police dispatch received multiple reports of approximately 50 juveniles and adults involved in fighting in the area of Popolo and Hema Streets, with some reportedly armed with machetes.
Reports and social media posts also indicated that one person had been struck by a vehicle and another sustained injuries during the affray.
A 27-year-old man was transported by ambulance to Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he was treated and released for injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle. A 15-year-old juvenile male also was treated and released for injuries after being struck with a blunt object.
Police arrested 20-year-old Joe-One Renwick for failure to disperse. He remains in custody pending further investigation.
A 16-year-old male also was arrested and charged with third-degree assault.
Police additionally arrested 20-year-old Diatson Kosme of Hilo for second-degree criminal property damage and third-degree theft. Kosme was identified at the scene as the suspect who intentionally damaged a vehicle and stole a person鈥檚 AirPods. He remains in custody as detectives from continue the felony investigation.
Police are also seeking information regarding a lime-green Kia Soul that left the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Robert Kamau at (808) 961-2384 or via email at Robert.Kamau@hawaiipolice.gov. Information may also be provided through the department鈥檚 non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to Caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.