Police Seek Ocean View Man, Warn Public He Is Armed

Hawaiʻi Island police publicly sought assistance on December 23 in locating 42 year old Jordin Trevena Garon of Ocean View, who faces an outstanding arrest warrant alleging three counts of second degree assault stemming from 2023. The department provided a physical description, noting Garon is about six feet tall and 250 pounds with short brown hair and brown eyes. Police warned he should be considered armed and dangerous and advised the public not to approach him.

The department reminded residents that harboring or concealing a wanted person can carry criminal penalties and urged anyone with information to contact Lt. Erich Jackson or Crime Stoppers. Authorities emphasized that anyone who believes they have immediate information about the suspect should contact law enforcement rather than confronting him, to reduce the risk of harm and to preserve investigative integrity.

The notification has immediate implications for communities across the south Kona corridor and for Ocean View neighbors who may feel heightened concern. Public safety alerts like this aim to marshal community vigilance while cautioning against vigilantism. For civic participants this notice reinforces the legal and civic responsibility to report tips to authorities and to avoid actions that could endanger themselves or compromise an active investigation.

Institutionally, issuing a public notice underscores the balance local law enforcement must strike between transparency and operational security. Timely alerts can help locate suspects while also raising questions about how outstanding warrants from prior years remain unresolved. For elected officials and county policymakers the situation highlights ongoing pressures on criminal justice processes and the need for clear communication channels between police and the public.

For residents, the practical guidance is straightforward. Do not approach the individual, report sightings or credible tips to the named law enforcement contacts, and be aware that knowingly hiding a wanted person can result in criminal liability. Police will continue to pursue the warrant and have asked the community to assist by providing information that could lead to a safe arrest.