HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR061919DOPRTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
C OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: June 19, 2019
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
PATRICK T. PORTER, DIRECTOR
Tel (808) 241-4460
Fax (808) 241-5126
Hanapepe Town Park comfort station vandalized, burned on Tuesday
HANAPEPE — On Tuesday June 18, park officials discovered the men's restroom of the
Hanapepe Town Park comfort station vandalized and burned.
"It is concerning that anyone would vandalize and burn a comfort station that is so widely
used by the community," said Director of Parks and Recreation Patrick Porter. "We are hoping
the public can assist in providing any information to the Kauai Police Department regarding this
incident."
DOPR staff are in the process of assessing damages, and the restroom is closed until
further notice.
To accommodate the hundreds of patrons that visit the weekly Sunshine Market at
Hanapepe on Thursdays as well as Friday Art Night, the County of Kauai is installing portable
toilets to accommodate all park users.
A police report has been made, and an investigation is ongoing.
To report suspicious activity, please call Police Dispatch at 241-1711. Those wishing to
remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers Kauai at 246-8300.