Police are seeking the public’s help to apprehend three Puna men wanted on outstanding bench warrants. Two are also wanted for questioning in connection with other investigations.
Joseph “JP” Branco is a 32-year-old Kurtistown man described as 5 foot 7, 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. A no-bail warrant of arrest has been issued for violating the terms of his release from jail.
Jardin Tavares is a 31-year-old Mountain View man described as 6 foot 1, 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. A no-bail warrant of arrest has been issued for violating the terms of his probation.
Shilo Brent is a 41-year-old Mountain View man described as 5 foot 7, 175 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He’s wanted on a $2,000 criminal contempt of court warrant.
All three are known to frequent the Fern Forest and Eden Roc subdivisions.
Anyone with information their whereabouts is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.