Hilo Man Charged with Property and Drug Crimes

23-year-old Tyler Napoleon arrested on outstanding warrant, found with stolen goods and methamphetamine

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Tyler Napoleon, a 23-year-old Hilo resident, was arrested and charged with second-degree theft and second-degree promotion of a dangerous drug following a traffic stop where police found him in possession of $798 worth of stolen property and methamphetamine. The stolen items were linked to separate car break-ins in the Hilo area.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of property crime and drug offenses in the Hilo community. Police are urging residents to be vigilant about securing valuables and reporting any suspicious activity to help curb these types of incidents.

The details

During a traffic stop, police observed stolen property inside Napoleon's vehicle. A subsequent search warrant led to the recovery of $798 worth of tools and other items that had been taken from three separate car break-ins around Hilo in early January. Napoleon was also found in possession of methamphetamine. He was charged with second-degree theft and second-degree promotion of a dangerous drug.

  • On January 12, tools were stolen from the bed of a truck parked at a home improvement store in Hilo.
  • Between January 12 and 13, tools belonging to two victims were taken from the bed of a truck parked in a Hilo residential driveway.
  • On February 19, 2026, Napoleon was arrested on an outstanding warrant in Puna.

The players

Tyler Napoleon

A 23-year-old Hilo resident who was arrested and charged with second-degree theft and second-degree promotion of a dangerous drug.

Amy Omaya

A detective with the Hawai'i Police Department's Area I Criminal Investigation Section who is asking the public for information about these incidents.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow Napoleon to be released on bail at a hearing on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for Hilo residents to be proactive about securing their belongings and reporting any suspicious activity to the police in order to help address the ongoing problem of property crime in the community.