Kauai police arrest wanted Princeville man near Haena State Park

HAENA (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Kauai Police Department arrested a 48-year-old Princeville man wanted on multiple warrants Wednesday morning.

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In April, police asked for the public’s help finding Richard Leibman, who was wanted on four warrants related to burglary, theft and criminal trespass.

The department previously said Leibman was linked to 11 incidents in 2025 and 2026.

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, police said Leibman was found near Haena State Park by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE).

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After a brief foot chase, DOCARE officers took him into custody without further incident, police said.

KPD thanked its partners at DLNR DOCARE and the public for their assistance in the search for Leibman.

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