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Soldier gets 15 years for child sex abuse

A former Schofield Barracks soldier was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Thursday for sexual abuse of a minor and child pornography.

Chief U.S. District Judge David Ezra told Jesus Norberto Evans-Martinez, 35, in court that the former Army sergeant had committed "unspeakable crimes" and that his actions "shocked the conscience."

Evans-Martinez was arrested two years ago after FBI agents recovered from his Schofield Barracks home computers whose hard drives included pictures of him in sexual acts with minor girls. Evans-Martinez had sexual contact with two minor girls, court documents said.

In his plea agreement, Martinez also admitted to sending an e-mail with an attached movie to several child pornography Internet groups. The movie showed a minor engaged in sexual acts.

Martinez also moderated an Internet group for sharing child pornography from September 2002 to February 2003, during which time he controlled image postings and decided who could become a member, according to court documents.

WWII Webcast will include MPI students

Mid-Pacific Institute students will participate Monday in a videoconference broadcast live on the Internet that celebrates the World War II Navajo code-talkers.

The Webcast will center on code-talker Teddy Draper's recent return to Iwo Jima 60 years after the pivotal 1945 battle there.

Draper, who earned a Purple Heart and Silver Star, will share his experiences accompanied by video footage and photos.

Mid-Pacific Institute sixth-graders will confer with Draper via the videoconference, joined by students in the Navajo Nation and a Minnesota school. The Webcast also will include a brief history and photo presentation by National Park Service Historian Daniel Martinez on Iwo Jima and the Navajo code-talkers.

The code-talkers played a key role in the Pacific war, passing sensitive military communications by radio in their native tongue, which the Japanese could not decipher.

The event is sponsored by the Arizona Memorial Museum Association as part of a documentary it is filming about Draper.

Anyone can log on to the Webcast at www.pearlharbormemorial.com/today on Monday at 11 a.m.

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» Dr. Jane Kadohiro received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association at a recent 2004 Volunteer Recognition Dinner.

A University of Hawaii professor, registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, Kadohiro was one of the founders of ADA-Hawaii and has been a leader in efforts to fight diabetes.

"Dr. Kadohiro embodies the volunteerism and civic leadership that are key elements in enhancing diabetes care and education," said Majken Mechling, ADA-Hawaii executive director. "We are very pleased to honor her and all those who give their time, skills and resources to our mission."

She said their efforts make programs and fund-raisers possible, such as America's Walk for Diabetes next Saturday at Kapiolani Park.

Others recognized for their service in fighting diabetes -- a disease affecting up to 100,000 islanders -- include:

Business Partner Award -- pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, public relations agency McNeil Wilson Communications and grocer Star Markets.

Healthcare Professional -- Dr. John Melish.

Family Partner -- Mike and Bernadette Axelrod and daughters Ella, 6, who has diabetes, and Melissa, 1 1/2.

Keiki Service -- Irene and Carl Takeshita for their "Diabetes and You" education program for fourth-graders.

Public Partner -- state Department of Education and Lynn Shoji, state health education resource teacher.

Corporate Partners -- Bank of Hawaii, Chevron Texaco and Kraft Foods Hawaii.

Outstanding Volunteers -- Alan Awana, Edith Ono, Joanna Reagan, Marie Robello, Barbara Watanabe and Patrick Williams.

» The board of trustees of the University of Hawaii Foundation has appointed Howard H. Karr as chairman; Bert A. Kobayashi and Fay W. Kurren, vice chairs; Allan R. Landon, treasurer; and James C. Wo, secretary. Karr is retired from First Hawaiian Bank as vice chairman and chief financial officer. Kobayashi is chairman of the Kobayashi Group, and has been a developer for 25 years. Kurren is president of Hawaii Dental Services. Landon is chairman and CEO of Bank of Hawaii. Wo is chairman of Bojim Investments.

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Police, Fire, Courts



By Star-Bulletin staff

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Hilo man sought in probation, assault, traffic cases

Big Island police are looking for a 29-year-old Hilo man wanted on contempt and revocation of probation warrants.

Jacob J. Flores is also being sought in connection with a domestic assault that allegedly involved a 2-year-old, and traffic offenses.

Flores is described as 5-foot-6, about 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Raymond Rodrigues at 961-8883, the police nonemergency number at 935-3331 or CrimeStoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona.

15-year-olds missing in unconnected cases

Big Island police are looking for two missing 15-year-olds in unrelated cases.

Samantha Moore of Kailua-Kona was reported missing from her home Feb. 18. Police have information that she might be in the Keaau or Volcano area of Puna.

Moore is described as 5-foot-4, about 105 pounds with straight long brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing jeans.

Police are also looking for James Balai Jr. of a Hilo address. He has been missing since Jan. 21 and was reportedly recently seen in Hilo.

Balai is described as 5-foot-9, about 140 pounds with a slim build. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on Moore is asked to call officer Walter Ah Mow at 326-4646, ext. 303.

Those with information on Balai's whereabouts can call officer Peter Kualii at 961-2373.

Information can also be relayed to officers at the police nonemergency number, 935-3311.

HONOLULU
Stop to help motorist ends with his arrest

A 36-year-old auto theft suspect who looked like he had car problems ran away Wednesday when a police officer stopped to help him, police said.

Police said the incident took place in the Kalihi Valley area at 5:45 p.m. when the officer saw what appeared to be a stranded motorist on the side of the road. When the officer approached, the motorist fled on foot, police said.

The officer then learned that the car had been reported stolen a few days earlier. Police later located the suspect near a stream and arrested him for investigation of auto theft, drug offenses and a contempt of court warrant.