Police have arrested a 21-year-old Waikoloa man whom they say fabricated a story about being abducted — on April Fools’ Day. ADVERTISING Police have arrested a 21-year-old Waikoloa man whom they say fabricated a story about being abducted — on
Police have arrested a 21-year-old Waikoloa man whom they say fabricated a story about being abducted — on April Fools’ Day.
Dwain Lum-Young was charged at 9:10 a.m. today for making a false reporting to police, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to give information and render aid.
Lum-Young was released from police custody after posting bail of $1,500 and will appear in court at a later date.
According to police, Lum-Young told them on April 1 that on the previous evening on Mauna Kea Beach Drive, he picked up a male hitchhiker who assaulted him and attempted to force him to drive to Waimea. During this same incident, Lum-Young reported his vehicle was involved in an accident with another vehicle and he left the accident scene due to the alleged kidnapper’s actions.
As Kona police detectives investigated, they determined the reported kidnapping and assault incidents didn’t happen.
Anyone who may have information about this investigation is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.
