Pre-trial detainee Brown missing from KCCC

LIHU‘E — A pre-trial inmate escaped from the Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center overnight.

Benjamin Brown was confirmed missing from a 10 p.m. headcount Tuesday evening, according to the state’s Department of Public Safety.

Correctional staff searched the facility grounds and perimeter and notified the Kaua‘i Police Department. How he escaped is under investigation.

Brown, 28, is 6 feet and one inch tall, weighs 160 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.

Brown is awaiting trial for misdemeanor Abuse of a Family or Household Member. He faces an additional escape charge when found.

Brown is scheduled for a hearing on Sept. 29, on charges stemming from incidents on March 12 and July 12 of this year, according to public records.

Anyone with information is urged to call KPD.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.