‘Extremely dangerous’ suspect linked to 3 deaths in Hawaii is arrested after manhunt

Authorities in Hawaii were searching for a suspect described as “extremely dangerous” in connection with the killings of three men on the Big Island this week.

Authorities in Hawaii on Thursday arrested a suspect in connection with the killings of three men on the Big Island this week, officials said.

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A tip to police led to the arrest of Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, who was first spotted in a field ducking down as traffic passed by. He fled and was found in a small cave, Hawaii Police Chief Reed K. Mahuna said at a news conference.

It was not clear Thursday night what, if any, connection there was in the killings of the three men, who were found Monday and Tuesday in the Puna District.