Kauai police arrest wanted Princeville man near Haena State Park

Oct 15, 2026

A long-running manhunt on Kauai is over, which is good news for residents who had been dealing with a string of break-ins.

  • State law enforcement officers found 48-year-old Richard Liebman near Haena State Park and arrested him after a short chase.
  • He is suspected of 11 crimes, including burglary, theft, and criminal trespassing.
  • The Texas native picked up the nickname "the Jesus Bandit" years ago because he kept slipping away from police.
  • A separate case on the island remains open, with one person hospitalized in serious condition and no arrests made.

Outlook: Liebman now faces court proceedings on the burglary and theft counts, and police continue working the unsolved case.

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