Hilo Officer Pleads No Contest to Tampering with Evidence in Search Case

Hawaii Island officer pleads no contest in evidence tampering case

Officer Blane Kenolio is accused of conducting an unconstitutional search of an arrestee’s belongings inside the Hilo Police Station.

HPD officer pleads no contest to evidence tampering charges

The Hawaiʻi Police Department officer charged with tampering with physical evidence during an 'unconstitutional search' of an arrestee's belongings has entered a plea.

Hilo Officer pleads no contest to tampering with evidence in search case

Hawaii Police Department Officer Blane Kenolio pled no contest to Tampering with Physical Evidence after an unconstitutional search, with sentencing scheduled for May 28, 2026.

Hawaii County police officer enters plea for tampering with physical evidence

Hawaii Police Department Officer Blane Kenolio pleaded no contest today to a charge of tampering with physical evidence.

Police Officer Charged With Evidence Tampering Enters No Contest Plea

HILO, Hawaiʻi - Officer Blane Kenolio was accused for an alleged unconstitutional search of an arrestee’s belongings inside the Hilo Police Station.