- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Koloa Today
By the People, for the People
Child Rapist Arrested in Hawaii After Fleeing WA State
Wilson Ralpho, 57, was wanted on multiple child sex charges before being apprehended by US Marshals
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
A 57-year-old man named Wilson Ralpho was arrested in Hawaii on February 6th following a multi-state investigation by US Marshals and other agencies. Ralpho was wanted on charges including three counts of Rape of a Child in the First Degree, two counts of Child Molestation in the First Degree, Rape of a Child in the Second Degree, and two counts of Child Molestation in the Second Degree.
Why it matters
The arrest of Ralpho highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to track down and apprehend suspected child sex offenders who attempt to flee justice. The case also underscores the importance of cooperation between state and federal agencies in locating and extraditing fugitives across state lines.
The details
Authorities believe Ralpho became aware of the charges against him in Washington state and fled to Hawaii. The US Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offenders Task Force worked with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office and US Marshals in Hawaii, resulting in Ralpho's arrest in the town of Koloa on the island of Kauai.
- Ralpho was formally charged on January 28th.
- He was arrested on February 6th in Koloa, Hawaii.
The players
Wilson Ralpho
A 57-year-old man wanted on multiple child sex charges, including three counts of Rape of a Child in the First Degree, two counts of Child Molestation in the First Degree, Rape of a Child in the Second Degree, and two counts of Child Molestation in the Second Degree.
US Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offenders Task Force
A law enforcement task force that worked with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office and US Marshals in Hawaii to locate and apprehend Ralpho.
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency in Washington state that was investigating the charges against Ralpho.
What’s next
Ralpho is in the process of being extradited back to Spokane, Washington to face the charges against him.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to track down and apprehend suspected child sex offenders who attempt to flee justice, and the importance of cooperation between state and federal agencies in locating and extraditing fugitives across state lines.
