Three Ocean View Residents Arrested on 36 Drug and Firearm Charges
Three Ocean View residents were arrested after a narcotics search warrant turned up drugs and two loaded firearms, the arrests and charges highlight concerns over public safety in rural Hawaiian Ocean View.

Hawai‘i Island police executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 92-8700 block of Palm Parkway in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates on Feb. 5, arresting three Ocean View residents and later charging them with a combined 36 drug and firearms offenses. The seizure and ensuing charges underscore law-enforcement attention on drug and weapons activity in this rural community.
William Moore, 51, Camille Aldorasi, 51, and Deandre Moore, 20, were arrested at the scene. After consultation with the Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, charges were formally filed on Feb. 6. Police reported that William Moore faces 18 drug and firearms offenses, Camille Aldorasi faces 10 drug offenses, and Deandre Moore faces eight firearms offenses. KITV and West Hawaii Today reported bail amounts of $418,000 for William Moore, $85,300 for Camille Aldorasi, and $24,000 for Deandre Moore.
Officers recovered multiple controlled substances and two loaded firearms from the residence. Reported drug evidence included about 16.68 grams of methamphetamine, roughly 320.8 grams of marijuana concentrate, approximately 113.8 grams of marijuana, and about 0.5 grams of heroin. Local reports described the firearms as a Springfield Armory XD9 pistol and a Marlin Model 60 .22-caliber rifle, both loaded, while other accounts characterized them more generally as a loaded pistol and a loaded .22-caliber rifle.
The Hawai‘i Police Department emphasized its continued focus on public safety, stating, "The Hawai‘i Police Department remains committed to improving the quality of life for island residents and ensuring a safer community." The investigation remains ongoing, and officers encourage anyone with information to come forward.
For residents concerned about safety or wishing to provide tips, the Hawai‘i Police Department non-emergency number is (808) 935-3311 and the HPD Hilo office is located at 349 Kapiʻolani Street, Hilo. Vice Division Officer Kyle Murray is listed as the case contact at (808) 326-4646 ext. 226 and Kyle.Murray@HawaiiPolice.gov. Several outlets also listed an ICE hotline at (808) 329-0423 for reporting illegal drug activity.
Ocean View and Ka‘ū residents know how quickly rural neighborhoods can be affected when illegal drugs and firearms appear nearby. These arrests reflect a concentrated law-enforcement action in a close-knit area where visibility and trust matter. Expect follow-up from county prosecutors and additional updates from HPD as charges move through the system; readers who see suspicious activity should use the provided contacts to alert authorities.
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