Hawai’i Island police arrested 47-year-old Jameel Comier with terroristic threatening, firearms and drug offenses, following a nearly 8-hour long standoff at a Pahoa residence.

Yesterday morning, members of the Area I Vice Section executed a narcotics-based search warrant on Comier’s residence and property. As officers approached the residence, Comier threatened to shoot them.

Due to the circumstances and threats made by Comier, officers’ set up a secured perimeter and notified the neighbors of the potential danger. Some residents voluntarily evacuated their homes under advisement of police.

HPD’s Special Response Team and Crisis Negotiators were activated to assist in apprehending Comier and were able to successfully talk him into a peaceful surrender.

After being taken into custody, Comier complained of a pre-existing medical condition and was transported to Hilo Medical Center for treatment. Once released, he was transported to the East Hawai’i Detention Facility for booking, processing, and continued investigation.

Officers continued their search of Comier’s residence resulting in the recovery of an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine and cocaine, and two semi-automatic pistols.

There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident.

Area I Criminal Investigation Division personnel are continuing this investigation and ask anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact Detective David Poohina of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2385, or via email at david.poohina@hawaiicounty.gov.

 

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