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Hawai’i Police DepartmentOffice of the Police ChiefActing Deputy Police Chief Reed K. MahunaPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release Acting Deputy Police Chief Reed Mahuna was pleased to meet with Marcella Smyth, the Consul General of Ireland, yesterday (September, 21 2023) in the Chief’s office. Consul General Smyth, who is based out of Los Angeles, was touring […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionLieutenant Michael HardiePhone: (808) 326-4646, ext 266Report No.: 23-089602 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 32-year old Kira Lazar of Ocean View, who is wanted for questioning in a criminal investigation. Lazar is described as being 5-foot-6 inches tall, 130 pounds with brown […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigative SectionDetective Zenas PachecoPhone: (808) 961-2384Report No.: 23-057091 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Brenton K. Agsalda of Puna, who is wanted for an outstanding felony warrant and for questioning in a criminal investigation. Known to frequent the Puna and Hilo areas, Agsalda […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation SectionLieutenant Zachary FernandoPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 23-072175 Media Release Hawai’i Island police report that 48-year-old Reign Walker, of Hilo, who was previously reported as missing, has been located. Walker was located in Rhode Island on Saturday, September 2, 2023, and is in good health. Police would like to thank […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: 961-2339 Report No. 23-084141 Media Release Hawaii Island police are investigating a traffic collision in Hilo on Saturday, September 2, 2023, that left one man dead. At 12:36 a.m. on Saturday, South Hilo patrol officers responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision on Kilauea Avenue, and determined that a […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Aron TomotaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police report that 36-year-old Joseph Narzisi and 29-year-old Aliana Akana, who had previously been reported as being wanted, were both arrested without incident in Kona early Thursday evening, August 31, 2023.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolLieutenant Erich JacksonPhone: (808) 326-4646 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request and asking for the public’s assistance locating 36-year-old Joseph Narzisi of Kailua-Kona, who is wanted on an outstanding felony Parole Violation warrant.   Narzisi is described as 5-feet-10 inches tall, 180 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Onan MasaokaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 23-082934 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Kaitlyn Mendoza who was reported missing on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, and is known to frequent the Mountain View area.  Mendoza was last seen on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in the […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Dustin SampagaPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 23-071978 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old Mark Diaz who was reported as missing. Diaz was last seen on July 27, 2023 at his last known residence in the Volcano area. Diaz is described as being approximately 5-feet-11 […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Thomas Chun-MingPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No. 23-082425 Media Release Hawaii Island Police have charged a Kailua Kona man on August 29, 2023, with numerous offenses stemming from an incident that occurred the previous day, August 28, 2023, at the Kailua Pier, located at 75-5664 Kaahumanu Place, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, 96740. The suspect […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Derek ToloumuPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 23-083029 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Jameson Madrigal of Mountain View, Hawaii, who was reported as a runaway. Madrigal was last seen in the area of Wao Kele Road in Mountain View, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigations DivisionZachary O. FernandoLieutenantPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 23-082951 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning that took place in waters off Ha’ena/Shipman Beach in Puna. Police have identified the victim as 66-year-old David Berg of Pahoa, Hawaii. On Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 2023, at 1:23 p.m., Puna […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolOfficer Kyung YuPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 253Report No.: 23-082833 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in a Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle (UCPV) investigation.   The theft occurred on Monday, August 29, 2023 at approximately 9:25 a.m. in Kailua-Kona.  The suspect […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 23-063108 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that Zoeylynn Puaoi-Pinheiro, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Monday, August 28, 2023, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHamakua PatrolOfficer Luke WatkinsPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 23-081769 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Nanea Palumbo, who was reported as a runaway. Palumbo was last seen on Friday, August 25, 2023, at approximately 11:45 a.m. in Honoka’a wearing a brown tank top, black shorts, and […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 23-007736 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Roberta Mokihana Perry, of Pahoa. Perry is described as 5-feet-2 inches tall, 155 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Perry is wanted for questioning as a […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionLieutenant Michael Hardie          Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 266Report No: 23-081975 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have located 48-year-old Tara Little of Ka’u who was previously reported as missing. She was located in the Hawaii Ocean View Estates subdivision area on Monday, August 28, 2023 and is in  good health. Police […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 23-081766 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 30-year-old Mark Nakoa Akina, of Eden Roc, with second-degree assault and various other domestic-related offenses following an incident that reportedly occurred on the evening hours of August 23, 2023, into the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigations SectionLieutenant Zachary FernandoPhone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 23-072175 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Reign Walker, of Hilo, who was reported as missing. Walker was last seen on May 19, 2023, in Hilo. Walker is described as being approximately 5 feet […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolLieutenant Erich JacksonPhone: (808) 326-4646 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Joseph Narzisi of Kailua-Kona, who is wanted on an outstanding Parole Violation warrant.   Narzisi is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, 180 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is known […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No. 23-069504 Media Release During the past week, the Hawai’i Police Department, in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service Hawai’i Task Force, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division, the Division of […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCommunity Policing SectionOfficer Dwayne SlussPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 259 Media Release The 3rd Annual “Fill a Cruiser Food Drive” event will be held at the Kona Costco warehouse parking lot on September 1, 2023 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. A collaborative effort between the Hawai’i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section, Costco […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No. 23-069504 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 21-year-old Derick Clayson Kaohuikaulunahele Camacho, of Captain Cook, on the strength of a grand jury indictment warrant stemming from a violent incident which occurred on July 20, 2023, in Hawaiian Ocean View […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolOfficer Jesse RobertPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 23-068875 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old female Kiely-Ann Hall who was reported as a runaway. Hall was last seen in the area of the 1400 block of Komohana Street on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 10:00 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 23-079136 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 40-year-old James Pomaikai Kepa, of Keaau, with first-degree sexual assault and various other domestic-related offenses following an incident that reportedly occurred in the late evening hours of August 16 into the […]

Hawai`i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of August 14, 2023, through August 20, 2023, Hawai`i Island police arrested seventeen (17) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic collision. One of the drivers arrested was […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section – Area IILieutenant Michael HardiePhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 266Report Number: 23-065020 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have located and arrested 27-year-old Andrew Amon of Ocean View, who was wanted for two outstanding warrants for arrest, as well as for questioning in other criminal investigations. On August 18, 2023, after conferring […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentOffice of the Police ChiefPolice Chief Benjamin T. MoszkowiczPhone: (808) 961-2244Report No.: 23-078210 Media Release Hawai’i Island police detectives have charged Hawai’i Police Department Officer Mark Kealoha Kaili Jr., of Keaau. On Saturday afternoon, August 19, 2023, after conferral with the Hawai’i County Prosecutors Office, the 31-year-old Puna Patrol officer was charged with […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentOffice of the Police ChiefPolice Chief Benjamin T. MoszkowiczPhone: (808) 961-2244Report No.: 23-078210 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have arrested a 31-year-old Puna Patrol officer following an incident reported on Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, in Ka’u. The officer is identified as Mark Kealoha Kaili Jr., of Keaau, who has been with the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 23-039765 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Luis Villalobos, of Hilo, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant in connection with a third-degree assault investigation. Villalobos is described as 5 feet 6 inches […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No. 23-077788 Media Release A 30-year-old Waikoloa man died following a single vehicle collision on Sunday (August 13, 2023) fronting the Manuka State Recreational Park (81.2 Mile Marker) entrance which is located in Kau. The 30-year-old male has been identified as Koa Kane Clark. Responding […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 23-050344 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that Arieana Balbin, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in good health.

Hawai’i Police DepartmentKaʻū PatrolActing Captain Pernell HanoaPhone: (808) 939-2520Report No. 23-073450 Media Release On August 1, 2023, at approximately 8:59 a.m., Ka‘ū patrol officers responded to an animal complaint in the 92-2000 block of Outrigger Drive in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision.  Officers observed a male victim lying unconscious in the roadway when they […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigations SectionDetective Jason FoxworthyPhone: (808) 326-4646Report No.: 23-072708 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two males who are “persons of interest” in an assault investigation. On Saturday, July 30, 2023, at approximately 4:07 a.m., Kona Patrol officers responded to a reported assault in which […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report no.: 23-072593 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 39-year-old Justin Siliva Lealao, of Hilo, following an incident in the area of Carlsmith Beach Park/Four Miles in Keaukaha, on Saturday evening, July 29, 2023. On Sunday afternoon, July 31, 2023, after […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Benjamin T. MoszkowiczPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 97th Police Recruit Class Recognition Ceremony was held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel in Hilo. This was an invite-only ceremony limited to police personnel, guest speakers, and family members of the recruits. The […]

Hawai`i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner Program ManagerPhone: 961-2305 Media Release During the week of July 3, 2023, through July 9, 2023, Hawai`i Island police arrested ten (10) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic collision. One of the drivers arrested was under […]

Hawai`i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. KeltnerProgram ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of June 26, 2023, through July 2, 2023, Hawai`i Island police arrested fifteen (15) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic collision. One of the drivers arrested was under […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolOfficer Lawrence KobayashiPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.:  23-063402 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kennedy Stanley who is reported as a runaway. She was last seen on Kaanini Street in Hilo on Friday June 30, 2023 at around 9:00 p.m.   She is described […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IActing Detective/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 23-060242 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old George Cruz, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Sunday, June 25, 2023, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolOfficer Alric DalerePhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 23-050028 Media Release Hawai‘I Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old female who was reported as a runaway in East Hawai‘i. Summer Keliikoa was last seen on Monday, May 22, 2023, at around 2:00 p.m. at the 16-0000 block of Kea’au-Pahoa Road in Kea’au. […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentKona PatrolOfficer Gyasi WilliamsPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No. 23-063457 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old Richard Jackson of Mountain View, who was reported missing on July 1, 2023. Jackson was last observed on June 28, 2023 in the area of Kīlauea Avenue and Aupuni Street in […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No. 23-050323 Media Release During the past week, the Hawai’i Police Departments Area I Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) arrested and charged several wanted individuals during a joint operation in East Hawai’i. The following individuals have been arrested and charged for various offenses: 25-year-old […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 23-050989 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 20-year-old Jeranimo Talley with domestic related offenses following an incident in Hilo just before noon on Thursday,  May 25, 2023. On Friday morning, May 26, 2023, after conferring with County Prosecutors, […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Matthew LewisPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No. 23-049866 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 34-year-old Kelly Gravitt of Pāhoa, who was reported missing. Gravitt was last seen walking in the area of Pāhoa Village Road and Kauhale Street in Pāhoa on Friday, May 19, 2023, at […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 23-050231 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 20-year-old Cherish Anela Torres, with domestic related offenses following an incident earlier in the week. On Thursday morning, May 25, 2023, after conferring with County Prosecutors, detectives charged Torres with the […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolSergeant Nelson CachoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No. 23-051319 Media Release Hawai’i Island Police are warning the public of a scam in which a person is impersonating a State of Hawai’i Police Officer over the phone. In one case, a female reported that a male called and identified himself as a State of […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Blayne MatsuiPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 23-051008 Media Release Hawai’i Island police report that 24-year-old Joseph Guadalupe, who was previously reported missing, has been located in good health in Volcano on May 25, 2023.

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 23-048060 Media Release Hawai’i Island police detectives have charged 29-year-old Keola Jedidiah Whitehead-Shibata, with attempted murder following a shooting incident in Honoka’a on Tuesday evening, May 16, 2023, that left a 39-year-old man in critical condition. On Thursday morning, May 18, 2023, […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No. 23-044599 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 39-year-old Sergey Anatolyevich Tkachuk, with an array of firearms and property offenses.   On Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2023, after conferring with County Prosecutors, detectives charged Tkachuk with the following offenses: Tkachuk’s […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 23-028502 Media Release 73-year-old Danny L. Ostlund, who was reported missing from his Hilo residence on March 22, 2023, has been located. Ostlund was located in good health on May 15, 2023, by the Wallowa County Sheriffs Office in Oregon. He has […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 23-043018 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located 28-year-old Shanice Ogata-Staudinger who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant in connection with an assault investigation. On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, just before 8:00 p.m., Puna Patrol officers responded to the Puna […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 23-038648 Media Release Hawai’i Island police arrested 36-year-old Jason Leroy Kime, following a nearly 6 hour-long standoff at a business on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo, on Tuesday night, May 2, 2023. On Tuesday, shortly after 5:00 p.m., members of the Area I […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 23-033932 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 52-year-old Eric Kinman Doherty, of Kurtistown, with harassment following an incident at the Hilo Driver Licensing Station in Hilo.  On Thursday afternoon, April 6, 2023, shortly before 12:30 p.m., South Hilo Patrol […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 23-031470 Media Release Hawai’i Island police arrested 35-year-old Joseph Diego Soares, following an hours-long armed standoff in the Aloha Estates Subdivision in Puna, on Thursday, March 30, 2023. On Thursday afternoon shortly after 1:30 p.m., officers conducting a warrant sweep in the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitOfficer Clifford AntonioPhone: (808) 961-2339Report No. 23-019937 Media Release The East Hawai’i Traffic Enforcement Unit has identified the operator of the 2005 Nissan Frontier pickup truck involved in the fatal single-vehicle traffic collision in Pāhoa on Sunday, February 26, 2023, as 41-year old John Crouse of Hilo. Responding to a collision, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolLieutenant Levon StevensPhone: (808) 326-4646Report No.: 23-020154 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning in the Kona district. On Monday, February 27, 2023, at approximately 11:55 a.m., officers responded to a report of a swimmer in distress at Honaunau Boat Ramp in South Kona. Beach bystanders extracted the swimmer […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Nelson Cacho Sr.Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 23-018198 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 14-year-old Serenity Salmo-Kaawa, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Officer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 21-098836 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that Shayla-Rae Pomroy was located in Hilo on December 21, 2021 in good health. She had previously been reported as a runaway and has since reached the “age of majority.”

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Officer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 20-027622 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 19-year-old Treeny Shiraki was located in Ka’u on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in good health. She was previously reported as a runaway and after having turned 18, the “age […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area ISergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2339Report No.: 23-004620 Media Release Hawai’i Island police continue their investigation of a traffic collision that occurred the morning of Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Kea’au involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that left one man dead.  The pedestrian has been identified as John […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolOfficer Roger Carvalho Jr.Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-113902 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Heather A. Heathman of California, who was reported missing.  Heathman was last seen in the North Kohala area. Heathman is described as being Caucasian, 5-feet 8-inches tall, weighing 135 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Officer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-103729 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 17-year-old Kaiulani Melendez, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Hilo in good health.

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Donovan KoharaPhone: (808) 960-3118Report No.: 22-088335/22-088336 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are investigating several thefts from motor vehicles that occurred on October 5, 2022 at two separate beach parks in the District of Kona. On Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., Kona Patrol officers responded to the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCommunity Policing SectionOfficer Tyler JelsmaPhone: (808) 961-2350Report No. 22-082803 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are investigating a horse that was allegedly shot and killed in the area of Akaka Falls road in Honomu on Monday, September 19, 2022. On September 19, 2022 at 9:22 a.m., Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionActing Lieutenant Carrie AkinaPhone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 277Report Nos.: 22-077242/22-013978 Media Release Hawai’i Island Police have identified the skeletal remains found on September 2, 2022, on an undeveloped lot off of Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona, as 80-year-old Ronald Brown, of Kailua-Kona. Positive identification was established via dental records. Brown […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Calvin FurtadoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 22-084022 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Paul Hernandez of Pahoa, who was last seen on September 19, 2022, in the Kapoho area. Hernandez is described as being Caucasian, 5-feet 9-inches tall, 150 pounds, fair skin, with light […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 20-062436 Media Release Hawai’i Island Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 47-year-old Derek Lee Kalani Aiona, who was reported missing in August 2020. He is believed to reside in the Puna district; however, he has no known […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Patrol SectionSergeant Erich JacksonPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 253Report No. 22-083761 Media Release On September 22, 2022, at 12:38 a.m., Kona Patrol officers were assigned to a report of two unidentified males in a dark colored truck shooting paintballs at random people on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona.  Officers contacted two separate victims with […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentKaʻū PatrolCaptain Akira EdmoundsonPhone: (808) 939-2520Report No. 22-078498 Media Release Hawai’i Island Police are investigating the theft of numerous road signs in the Kaʻū District. It was reported that on several occasions between August 30, 2022 and September 21, 2022, numerous road signs were removed along Mamalahoa Highway in the areas of Hawai’i […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Donovan KoharaPhone: (808) 960-3118 Report No.: 22-079863 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at Hale Halawai Park in Kailua-Kona on Saturday, September 10, 2022. On September 10, 2022 at 2:49 a.m., Kona Patrol officers responded to a report of a male who […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 22-075568 Media Release The boy that was accidentally shot on August 28, 2022, at the Camp Honokaia Boy Scout Camp, near Honokaʻa, was 11-years-old. He was previously identified as being 12-years-old. The Hawai’i Police Department sincerely apologies for this error.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Keaolapule Fessenden-GracePhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-078568 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance identifying an individual involved in a theft that took place in lower Puna on Thursday, September 6, 2022, at 12:20 p.m., after the suspect was observed on video surveillance utilizing a stolen credit card within […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Christian MaderaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 22-083342 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are seeking the community’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Nathaniel Andres of Orchidland who has been reported missing. He was last seen on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in the afternoon hours in the Honokaʻa area. Andres is described as having a […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionProgram Manager Torey KeltnerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release When it comes to child safety, it is better to be safe than sorry. Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week highlights the importance of ensuring that all children are properly secured in an appropriate car seat or seat belt. A child’s age, weight, and […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of September 12, 2022, through September 18, 2022, Hawai’i Island police arrested twenty-two (22) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  One of the drivers was under […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 22-075568 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have deferred numerous firearm-related offenses to County Prosecutor’s for review. The offenses stem from the August 28, 2022, incident at the Camp Honokaia Boy Scout Camp, near Honokaʻa, that left a 12-year-old boy dead. Area […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No. 22-083021 Media Release A 59-year-old Ocean View man died following a single vehicle collision on Monday, September 19, 2022, near the intersection of Sea Breeze Parkway and Bamboo Lane that is located in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates in Kaʻū. The 59-year-old male has been […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area IICaptain Thomas A. Shopay IIIPhone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 263Report No.: 22-081917 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have charged 52-year-old Duncan Mahi, with two counts each of kidnapping, terroristic threatening in the first degree, robbery in the first degree and one count each of methamphetamine trafficking and sex assault […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-045751 Media Release Hawaii Island police report that 18-year old Makahiki Moala was located on July 13, 2022 in Puna in good health. Moala was previous listed as missing.

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation DivisionCaptain Thomas Shopay IIIPhone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 263Report No. 22-081917 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have located 15-year-old Mikella Debina in good health in Hilo. She was previously reported missing. The Hawai’i Police Department would like to express a heartfelt mahalo to the Hawai’i Fire Department, the Federal Bureau […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 22-081439 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have charged 36-year-old Michael Dwayne Carvalho II, with second-degree murder, and an array of other offenses, following a violent incident in Hawaiian Beaches, early Thursday morning, September 15, 2022.   At 4:30 p.m. Friday, September […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation DivisionCaptain Thomas ShopayPhone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 263Report No. 22-081917 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are searching for 15-year-old Mikella Debina, who was last seen about 1:30 p.m. in the area of Anaeho’omalu Bay near Waikoloa Beach Drive.  She is described as being a local female, 5 feet 3 inches […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area IISergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 22-064204 Media Release A Kailua-Kona woman died following a hit and run collision on Sunday, July 24, 2022, on Kuakini Highway (Highway 11), 150 yards south of the 119-mile marker in North Kona. The female, who was a pedestrian, has […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251                                                                                     Report No.: 22-081439 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have initiated a homicide investigation in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision, in the Puna District. Shortly before 5:00 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2022, Puna Patrol officers responded to a residence on Kahakai Boulevard for a […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Keao Fessenden-GracePhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 22-080840 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Gary Silva-Evangelista of Pahoa, who has been reported missing. Family members say they have not heard from him since 2019. He is known to frequent the Hilo and Puna areas. Silva-Evangelista […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Greg HortonPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-079792 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 16-year-old Lilinoe Ferreira, who was reported as a runaway, was located on September 12, 2022, in Pahoa in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Community Policing SectionOfficer Leonard WarrenPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 258 Media Release The Kona Community Policing Section, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Aloha Maps, will be holding a (Hydro) Flask Drive in Kona for schools and students in need.  New “hydro” flasks or refillable water bottles may be dropped off at the […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of September 5, 2022, through September 11, 2022, Hawai’i Island police arrested twelve (12) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  Two of the drivers were under […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Onan MasaokaPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No. 22-079792 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Lilinoe Ferreira of Pahoa who was reported as a runaway. Ferreira was last seen in the vicinity of the Black Sands Subdivision on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 6:30 a.m. wearing […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolOfficer Benjamin NishimotoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-079720 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 50-year-old Manual Agcalon, who was previously reported as missing, was located in Hilo in good health.

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolOfficer Benjamin NishimotoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-079720 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 50-year-old Manual Agcalon of Honoka’a, who was reported missing.  Agcalon is described as being 5-feet 10-inches tall, weighing 168 pounds, and is bald with brown eyes. He was last seen on […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefActing Police Chief Kenneth Bugado Jr.Phone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee named its “2022 Police Officer of The Year” on Thursday, August 25th. This year, the honor went to Officer Justin Gaspar, who was named Officer of the Month for March 2022. On November 1, 2021, […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCommunity Policing Division, Area ICommunity Police Officer Darren AbalosPhone: (808) 961-8849 Media Release The Endless Summers HI-PAL Basketball Tournament was held on the weekend of August 27-28, 2022 in Hilo. The tournament consisted of 4 separate divisions to include Varsity Girls, Intermediate Girls, Elementary Girls, and Intermediate Boys. The tournament was organized by […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Community Policing SectionOfficer Dwayne SlussPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 258 Media Release “Kona Community Policing Coffee with a Cop” events takes place: Friday,  September 16th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at the Kona Mountain Coffee Co. located at 73-4038 Hulikoa Dr. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Friday, September 23rd   from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentHāmākua Community Policing SectionOfficer Joseph RochaPhone: (808) 775-7533 Media Release Boy Scout Logan Kidani, with assistance from Hāmākua Community Police Officer Joseph Rocha, conducted an Eagle Scout Beautification Project on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Laupāhoehoe Point Gym and Ookala Bus Stop. Ten volunteers from across the Hāmākua district participated in the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictCaptain Jeremie EvangelistaPhone: (808) 887-3080Report No. 22-078618 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a traffic crash that lead to the closure of Waikoloa Road in South Kohala on Tuesday, September 6th. Responding to a 3:25 pm call, police determined that a 2008 Kenworth semi-truck and trailer combination was traveling […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of August 29, 2022, through September 4, 2022, Hawai’i Island police arrested twenty-six (26) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  Four of the drivers were under […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 22-076516 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 31-year-old Frances Mari Tyshae Hartman, of Hilo, with various offenses stemming from a domestic-related incident in Hilo, on Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022. The charges against Hartman stem from an incident […]