Lihue man arrested for alleged credit card fraud

LIHUE – A man was arrested in connection with unauthorized charges made using a stolen credit card in July.

The Kauai Police Department (KPD) thanked the community for successfully providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of 44-year-old Elijah Stephens of Lihue.

“This case underscores the importance of community engagement in keeping our island safe,” said Deputy Police Chief Kalani Ke.

According to KPD, numerous tips were received through the CrimeStoppers phone line that helped officers identify the suspect.

Stephens was arrested without incident on Wednesday, September 18, after being identified as the suspect caught on camera making unauthorized charges using a stolen credit card at Walmart in Lihue on Wednesday, July 24.

Stephens is charged with fraudulent use of a credit card and contempt of court. He is being held on $5,000 bail.

“Thanks to the anonymous tips we received through Crime Stoppers, the public was instrumental in helping us identify and arrest this suspect,” Ke said.