SPOKANE, Wash. – A suspected child predator was apprehended in Hawaii after fleeing Washington state.
According to the Spokane Valley Police Department, on February 6, 2026, the United States Marshals Service, District of Hawaii Task Force, arrested a 57-year-old suspect in Koloa on the island of Kauai. The suspect was wanted on an arrest warrant issued by the Spokane County Superior Court on January 28, 2026. They face charges including three counts of Rape of a Child in the First Degree and two counts of Child Molestation in the First Degree.
Authorities allege the suspect victimized multiple underage children. After learning of the allegations and pending charges, the suspect reportedly fled Washington to avoid arrest. Investigators from the United States Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, in collaboration with the Spokane Police Department, tracked the suspect and worked with federal partners to prevent their departure from the country.
The suspect was apprehended without incident and will remain in custody pending extradition proceedings back to Spokane.
The United States Marshals Service emphasized their commitment to protecting communities and ensuring individuals accused of violent crimes against children are brought to justice. The arrest involved coordination between multiple agencies, including the U.S. Border Patrol and the Kauai Police Department.
