Kīlauea Man Arrested After Illegal Firework Blast
KĪLAUEA – Reckless handling of illegal fireworks caused a significant safety threat to residents Thursday morning.
On October 16, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., police responded to reports of an explosion in a residential area of Kīlauea. Witnesses reported seeing a man fleeing the scene immediately after the blast.
Officers reviewed surveillance footage that showed a male suspect igniting what appeared to be an aerial firework. The firework flew out of control and landed under a parked car before exploding. The suspect was identified as Bronze Robson, 24, of Kīlauea. He was later arrested for Reckless Endangering in the Second Degree and is currently being held in KPD Cellblock. His bail is set at $1,000.
No injuries were reported.
“This type of reckless behavior puts lives and property at risk,” said Assistant Chief Darren Rose. “Illegal fireworks have no place in our neighborhoods. We urge the public to help keep our community safe by reporting dangerous or illegal activity. Your report could save lives.”
Surveillance footage of this incident can be viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/SXVuOumTExA
Possessing or using illegal fireworks is a crime under Hawai‘i law. Tips can be reported to KPD at (808) 241-1711. Those who wish to remain anonymous can reach out to Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at (808) 246-8300, submit a tip at crimestopperskauai.org, or use the P3 Tips Mobile App, available for Apple and Android devices.
Bronze Robson, 24, of Kīlauea was arrested for Reckless Endangering in the Second Degree.
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