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Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of July 14, 2014, through July 20, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 15 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14012979   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 25-year-old Puna man in connection with a burglary and two auto thefts in Puna. At 2:10 p.m. Monday (July 14), police responded to a report of a burglary in the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244   Media Release Mayor Billy Kenoi, the Hawaiʻi Police Department, Hawaiʻi County Office of Aging and Hawaiʻi County Mass Transit Agency, in partnership with Department of Attorney General, Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division, Community and Crime Prevention Branch Department of Commerce […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Report No. C13022764   Unidentified Suspect   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person captured on surveillance video while using a stolen credit card. The credit card was in a purse stolen August 25, 2013, from […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Paul Kim Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C14018579 Unknown couple’s truck Unknown Couple Unknown Woman Unknown woman’s bracelet Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man and a woman suspected of a theft from a department store on Puainakō Street in Hilo […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14016937   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a Puna man in connection with a shooting in Mountain View last month. On June 28, a 30-year old Puna man reported that he was shot by a man  identified […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Captain Richard Sherlock Phone: 961-2214   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police responded to several traffic accidents in Hilo around 2 a.m. Thursday (July 17) involving damage to vehicles from striking football-size rocks on the roadway. Three of the accidents were on Hawaiʻi Belt Highway (Route 19) near ʻAlae Cemetery […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Hāmākua District Phone: 775-7533 Kyle Dawson   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 32-year-old man who is wanted on a no-bail arrest warrant for violating probation. Kyle K. Dawson is described as 5-foot-11, 175 pounds with brown eyes and short brown hair. He has a large tattoo of the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Pio Kapeli Jr.   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 46-year-old man wanted on six warrants for contempt of court. Pio Kapeli Jr. is also wanted for questioning in connection with a theft investigation. He is described as 5-foot-10, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release (revised to reflect added fatality) During the week of July 7, 2014, through July 13, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 12 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash. So […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14016811 Robbery Suspect No. 1 Robbery Suspect No. 2   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying robbery suspects shown in a composite drawing. At 2:20 a.m. on June 27, Kona Patrol […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area II Sergeant Marvin Troutman Sr. Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 229 Report No. C14018329   Media Release A 20-year-old Kaʻū man died Sunday (July 13) from injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash late Friday on Hawaiʻi Belt Road and the junction with Ginger Blossom Lane in Hawaiian Ocean View […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of July 7, 2014, through July 13, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 12 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash. So far this year, there have […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Officer Matthew Kaaihue Phone: 961-8121 Bryce Feary   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 29-year-old Hilo man who is wanted on two $50,000 bench warrants for violation of probation. Bryce Dustin Feary is described as 5-foot-11, 170 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Police ask that […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Officer Matthew Kaaihue Phone: 961-8121 Jaclyn Kama   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 31-year-old Hilo woman who is wanted on two $50,000 bench warrants for violation of probation. Jaclyn Kanani Kama is described as 5-foot-6, 145 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Police ask that […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona District Captain Randall Ishii Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 299 Report No. C14017882 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located a 16-year-old California girl who was reported missing in Kona. Jasmine Keilani of San Diego was found unharmed in Kona on Saturday night (July 12).

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona District Sergeant Grad Elarionoff Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 253 Report No. C14017882 Missing: Jasmine Keilani   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 16-year-old California girl who was reported missing. Jasmine Keilani of San Diego was vacationing with family in Kona. She was last seen Tuesday morning (July 8) on […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14017973   Media Release A 58-year-old Honokaʻa man died after a car he was working on fell on him. At 4:10 p.m. Wednesday (July 9), Honokaʻa patrol officers responded to a home on the 45-3200 block of Ohia Street in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14014411 Brandon Torres   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 26-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection with a burglary. On June 1, cash and electronic devices were reportedly removed from a home on the 100 block […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14017775   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a home invasion robbery early Tuesday in Puna. Puna Patrol officers responded to a 2:30 a.m. report Tuesday (July 8) of a robbery at a home in the Hawaiian Paradise Park […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of June 30, 2014, through July 6, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three were under the age of 21. […]

  Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 Report No. C14013636 Missing: Zeana Chong Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Keaʻau girl who was reported missing. Zeana Chong was last seen in Hilo on May 23. She is described as 5-foot-2, 180 pounds with brown […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14017611   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a robbery Saturday in Puna. At 10:23 p.m. Saturday (July 5), Puna Patrol officers responded to a home on the 15-0600 block of Kahakai Boulevard in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision. A […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14017631 Henry Henry   Media Release A Hilo man has been charged with unauthorized entry of a dwelling for an incident Sunday in the Sunrise Estates subdivision in Hilo. At 10:56 a.m. Sunday (July 6) South Hilo Patrol officers responded […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14017448 Monte Moreau   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have charged the man arrested in connection with a shooting Thursday evening in South Kona. Monte Moreau, 44, of Hōnaunau was charged Saturday (July 5) with attempted second-degree […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14017448   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated an attempted murder investigation in connection with a shooting Thursday evening in South Kona. At 6:35 p.m. Thursday (July 3), Kona Patrol officers responded to a report of a […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305   Media Release With the approach of the long Fourth of July weekend and the continuation of graduation parties, Hawaiʻi Island police will be on alert to help prevent tragedy on our roads. Officers will conduct DUI checkpoints and roving patrols beginning Thursday, July 3, and continuing […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCommunity PolicingLieutenant Darren HorioPhone : 961-2350   Media Release The Hawaiʻi police Department would like to inform all motorists of the July 4th festivity road closures: Bayfront Highway (Route 19) from Waianuenue Ave, to Pauahi St.Closed 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 4. Alternate route is on Kamehameha Ave. Lihiwai Place Closed 2 […]

HawaiHawaiʻii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266Report No. Ca4017174   Media Release (update) A 52-year-old man found badly injured in Kailua-Kona on Tuesday morning has died of his injuries. Walter Kamana of Kailua-Kona was pronounced dead at The Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu at 9:16 a.m. Wednesday (July 2). The […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Harry S. KubojiriPhone: 961-2244   Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Wyattlane Nahale as “Officer of the Month” for July in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (July 2) at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona. Nahale was honored for his diligence and hard work in organizing the 2014 Dare […]

HawaiHawaiʻii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266Report No. Ca4017174   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated an assault investigation in connection with a man found badly injured in Kailua-Kona on Tuesday morning. At 5:55 a.m. Tuesday (July 1), patrol officers conducting routine checks near the Kailua pier observed an […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolSergeant James CorreaPhone: 961-2213     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located and arrested 42-year-old Dale Daniel Arruda of Hilo, who was wanted for violating parole. Arruda was arrested without incident at approximately 10:45 a.m. Tuesday (July 1) at a home in Pepeʻekeo. In addition to his arrest on the […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area ILieutenant Lucille MelemaiPhone: 961-2254Report No. C14009928   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located and identified a man wanted for questioning in connection with a misdemeanor sexual assault investigation. The man’s image was captured on a surveillance camera at a store in Hilo on April 13. Police located […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of June 23, 2014, through June 29, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna DistrictCaptain Samuel JelsmaPhone: 965-2716Report No. C14017005   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are reminding the public about laws pertaining to the use of mopeds on county and state highways: Every person operating a moped on a roadway shall be granted all the rights as any other motor vehicle. If a moped is […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna DistrictCaptain Samuel JelsmaPhone: 965-2716Report No. C14017005   Media Release  Hawaiʻi Island police recovered two electronic stun devices from a vendor at the Makuʻu Farmers Market on Sunday morning (June 29) and have initiated a criminal investigation into violations of laws specific to electric guns, possession and sale. Devices that were recovered had […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report No. C14016937   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a reported shooting over the weekend in the Puna District. At about 11:07 a.m. Saturday (June 28), police received a call of an in-progress threat incident in the Eden Roc subdivision in Mountain View involving […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolSergeant Paul KimPhone: 961-2213Report No. C14016991   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 24-year-old Pepeʻekeo man reported missing Sunday (June 29). Leigh Alafanso also goes by the name Jason Rich. He is described as 5-foot-6, 150 pounds with brown eyes, long black hair […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolSergeant James CorreaPhone: 961-2213   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 42-year-old man who is wanted on a no-bail warrant for revocation of parole and for two unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle investigations and resisting an order to stop. Dale […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHawaiʻi Police Activities League (HI-PAL)Lieutenant Darren HorioPhone: 961-8121   Media Release Seventy-four youths from 10 teams participated in the HI-PAL Click It or Ticket Summer Tournament this past weekend at Keaukaha Gym. Hoop Dreams claimed the title of the 12-and-under division, out-gunning PGU 42-21 in the finals. Kiaʻi Apele, Shesley Martinez, Keawe Silva […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Captain Samuel Jelsma Phone: 965-2716 Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, July 15, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Keaʻau Community Center, located at 16-192 Pili Mua Street (off Old Volcano Highway). The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Harry S. KubojiriPhone: 961-2244   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department will make an “active shooter” presentation at an evening meeting in Puna next month. The meeting will take place 5-6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 7, at the Keaʻau Community Center, located at 16-192 Pili Mua Street (off Old […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Harry S. KubojiriPhone: 961-2244   Media Release (update) The Hawaiʻi Police Department will make an “active shooter” presentation at an evening meeting in Waimea next week. The meeting will take place 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday (July 2) at the Waimea Community Center located at 65-1260 Kawaihae Road. The presentation […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266Report No. C14016081   Media Release Two men have been arrested and charged with numerous offenses following a break-in at a Kailua-Kona resort. At 2 a.m. Saturday (June 21) Kona Patrol officers responded to a report of a burglary  at a resort off Aliʻi […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of June 16, 2014, through June 22, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 32 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentVice Section, Area ILieutenant Mark FariasPhone: 961-2253Report No. C14016021     Media Release A Puna man and woman were charged with several crimes in connection with large quantities of marijuana recovered from their home in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision Friday. At 11:55 a.m. Friday (June 20) Vice Section officers served a search […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentVice Section, Area ILieutenant Mark FariasPhone: 961-2253Report No. C14016021   Media Release A Puna man and woman are in police custody after police recovered large quantities of marijuana at their home in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. At 11:55 a.m. Friday (June 19) Vice Section officers served a search warrant at a home […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department is proud to participate again in a backpack drive for children who cannot afford to buy them. As in previous years, all police stations around the island will double as drop-off points for persons interested in helping […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ICaptain Robert WagnerPhone: 961-2251Report No. C11024767   Media Release Police have reclassified a death that occurred three year ago from a coroner’s inquest case to a murder. On September 20, 2011, police were called to a Wainaku residence for a report of a woman found lifeless in the laundry […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHawaiʻi Police Activities League (HI-PAL)Lieutenant Darren HorioPhone: 961-8121   Media Release Eighty-nine youths from 10 teams participated in the HI-PAL “Click It or Ticket” Girls Basketball championships on the weekend of June 7-8 at the Waiākea-Uka gym. In the finals, Cherilyn Molina scored 14 points as the Kona Stingrays defeated Hoop Dreams 46-29 […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHawaiʻi Police Activities League (HI-PAL)Lieutenant Darren HorioPhone: 961-8121   Media Release In conjunction with the national “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign, HI-PAL held two “Click It or Ticket” events to provide education and encourage seat belt use for youth and adults. On the weekend of May 31-June 1, the “Click […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolSergeant Paul KimPhone: 961-2213Report No. C14011974   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s help in identifying a man and a woman wanted for questioning in a theft that occurred on May 6 in Hilo. Police ask anyone with information about the persons in the surveillance image to call […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report No. C14015677   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located 28-year-old Halley Leah Ries of Maui, who was reported missing. Ries and her two children were found unharmed in Kalapana at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday (June 17).

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report No. C14015677   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are assisting Maui police in locating a 28-year-old Haiku woman who was reported missing and may be on the Big Island. Halley Leah Ries is reportedly with her two daughters, ages 5 and 8 months, and operating […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolSergeant Paul KimPhone: 961-2213Report No. C14015262   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 37-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing. Indra Wijaya was last heard from on June 10. He may be in Kona. He is described as 5-foot-9, 175 pounds with brown eyes, a shaved head and […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Harry S. KubojiriPhone: 961-2244   Media Release (update) The Hawaiʻi Police Department is reminding the public that it will make an “active shooter” presentation during an evening community meeting in Hilo next week. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday (June 23) at […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of June 9, 2014, through June 15, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been 568 DUI arrests […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna DistrictSergeant Robert HattonPhone: 965-2716Report NoC14015054   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 49-year-old Pāhoa man who was reported missing. Yuriy Shvydkova is described as 6-feet tall and 300 pounds, with medium-length partially gray hair, brown eyes and a fair complexion. He may be operating […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Harry S. KubojiriPhone: 961-2244     Media Release The Big Island Visitors Security Association recognized Officer Cory Gray as “Kohala Officer of the Quarter” during a ceremony Friday (June 13) at the Fairmont Orchid resort in South Kohala. Officer Gray was honored for his dedication to duty and diligence […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area ILieutenant Lucille MelemaiPhone: 962-2254Report No. C14015180     Media Release A Puna man has been charged with several offenses in connection with the discharge of a firearm in his home. On Tuesday (June 10), Puna Patrol officers responded to a 4:32 p.m. “drop 911” call. When they arrived at […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266Report No. C14001550   Media Release (update No. 4 with corrected dates) A Kawaihae man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with human remains of a missing Kona man discovered in South Kohala in March. On Monday (June 9), a Kona […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266Report No. C14001550   Media Release (update No. 3) A Kawaihae man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with human remains of a missing Kona man discovered in South Kohala in March. On Thursday (June 9), a Kona Grand Jury indicted […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCommunications-Dispatch CenterSergeant Kelley MatsumotoPhone: 961-8876   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department received a report of a “runaway” Civil Defense siren that was activated shortly before 1:20 a.m. Wednesday (June 11) in the area of the Honomū gym. With assistance from the Hawaiʻi County Fire Department, the siren was turned off. On Thursday […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna Patrol DivisionSergeant Robert HattonPhone: 965-2716Report No. C14014614   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for theft in Pāhoa. The incident took place in a market, where the 56-year-old victim briefly put his wallet down and an unknown man grabbed it. The man […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Operations Major Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 270 Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, June 17, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Hawaiian Homes hall in Waimea. The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public to meet the Police Department’s […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of June 2, 2014, through June 8, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report No. C14013438   Media Release Two men have been charged with burglary in connection with a Puna break-in on May 21. Jewelry and electronic items were stolen during the burglary at a house on Ihope Road in Mountain View. Tips from the public helped police […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report No. C14014446   Media Release Hawaiʻi island police are investigating a home invasion early Monday morning (June 1) in Puna. Shortly after 3 a.m., officers responded to a report of a home invasion on Ala Heiau Road in the lower part of the Hawaiian Paradise […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Harry S. KubojiriPhone: 961-2244     Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Jason Foxworthy as “Officer of the Month” for June in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (June 4) at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona. Foxworthy was honored for his efforts in a burglary investigation. On March 15, […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of May 26, 2014, through June 1, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been 524 DUI arrests […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report: C14014188     Media Release Stolen kayaks led to the arrest of a Hilo man for two burglaries within a week. On Friday (May 30), a 38-year old Hilo man reported that two kayaks had been stolen from a patio attached to his Komohana Street […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report No. C14014242   Media Release A Pepeʻekeo man and woman have been charged with burglary and theft for allegedly staying in an unoccupied house in Pepeʻekeo. On Friday (May 30) police received reports of suspicious activity at a home on Kaupakueha Homestead Road, where lights […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna DistrictSergeant Robert HattonPhone: 965-2716Report No. C14004559     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for fraudulent use of a credit card. The card was used at a store in Hilo for charges totaling approximately $176. The man’s image was captured on a […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCommunity PolicingOfficer Nicole LeysonPhone: 961-8121   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department reminds the public that some areas along Kalanianaʻole Avenue in Keaukaha are designated “No Parking” zones. No Parking zones are designed to allow emergency vehicles access to assist the public and for residents to exit their driveways safely. With the summer […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266Report No. C14013829   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have charged one of the men arrested in connection with a violent robbery early Tuesday in Kailua-Kona. At 5 p.m. Wednesday (May 28), detectives charged 28-year-old Randall Todd Chase of Kailua-Kona with first-degree robbery, second-degree […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gerald WikePhone: 326-4646, Ext. 266Report No. C14013829   Media Release Two Kona men are in police custody while detectives continue investigating a violent robbery early Tuesday in Kailua-Kona. At 1:57 a.m. Tuesday (May 27), Kona Patrol officers responded to a report of a robbery outside a restaurant on […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolLieutenant Robert Fujitake Jr.Phone: 961-2213Report No. C14010590   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection with a shoplifting case. A surveillance camera captured an image of a suspect taking a cell phone case from a store at 50 […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of May 19, 2014, through May 25, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Five were under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305    Media Release In conjunction with the Ironman 70.3 Hawaiʻi qualifier event for the Ironman World Championship, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Old Puakō Road in the South Kohala District. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Kona, or southerly, direction on […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report No. C14005294   Media Release A 37-year-old Puna man has been charged with escape and other offenses after he failed to report to a correctional facility last year as required. Aaron Nobriga of Mountain View was scheduled to report to Hale Nani on November 4, […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit, Area ISergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332Report No. C14013751   Media Release A 30-year-old Hilo man died Sunday (May 25) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on the Puainako Street extension between the 4- and 5 mile-markers. The driver was identified as Palani B. Cobb-Adams of Hilo. Responding to […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHāmākua DistrictCaptain Andrew BurianPhone: 775-7533   Media Release Due to Western Week activities in the Honokaʻa area taking place through Memorial Day, Māmane Street will be closed Friday (May 23) from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. between Lehua Street and Puakalo Street. A parade will pass through the area from 4 p.m to […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Harry S. KubojiriPhone: 961-2244     Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Officer Kelly Moniz on Thursday (October 22) as the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” for May. Moniz, a Vice Section officer, was honored for his role in an investigation that dismantled a […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report No. C14012438     Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have rearrested a Kaʻū man charged with attempted murder and other offenses in connection with a stabbing May 10 in the vicinity of James Kealoha Beach Park in Hilo. At 10:28 a.m. Thursday (May 22), […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert P. PauolePhone: 961-2305   Media Release With the approach of the long Memorial Day weekend and the continuation of graduation parties, Hawaiʻi Island police will be on alert to help prevent tragedy on our roads. Officers will conduct DUI checkpoints and roving patrols beginning Friday, May 23, and continuing […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report No. C14012805   Media Release One Hilo man is being held on a felony charge and another has been release from police custody in connection with a stolen truck that crashed Sunday morning (May 18). The crash occurred in the Volcano area under the federal […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentAdministrative Services DivisionMajor Samuel ThomasPhone: 961-2265   Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” highlights a 42-year-old man wanted for parole violation, a 21-year-old man wanted on three outstanding bench warrants and a 25-year-old man who is wanted on a warrant and for theft. […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCommunity PolicingLieutenant Darren HorioPhone: 961-2350   Media Release At Liliʻuokalani Gardens in Hilo on Saturday morning (May 17), 105 adults participated in the “Run To Honor” 5K Run, 66 adults participated in the 2 Mile Walk and 45 children participated in the  “Click It or Ticket” Keiki Fun Run. The event was held […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of May 12, 2014, through May 18, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been 488 DUI arrests […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert P. PauolePhone: 961-2305   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are informing the public that the National “Click It or Ticket” campaign runs from May 19 through June 1. During this period, police will increase islandwide enforcement of seat belt and child restraint laws. Under a law that went into […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Harry S. KubojiriPhone: 961-2244   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department will make an “active shooter” presentation during an evening community meeting in Hilo next month. The meeting will take place  from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 23 at Auntie Sally’s Luʻau Hale at 799 Piʻilani Street. […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section, Area ILieutenant Lucille MelemaiPhone: 961-2254Report No. C14009928   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection with a misdemeanor sexual assault investigation. The man’s image was captured on a surveillance camera at a store in Hilo on April […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit, Area ISergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332Report No. C14012775   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the man who died Wednesday (May 14) from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Hawaiʻi Belt Road (Route 11) in the area of the 13-mile-marker in Mountain View. He was identified […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit, Area ISergeant Christopher D. GaliPhone: 961-2332Report No. C14012775   Media Release A 69-year-old man died Wednesday (May 14) from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) in the area of the 13-mile-marker in Mountain View. Responding to a 1:45 p.m. call, Puna patrol officers […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolLieutenant Alan KimuraPhone: 961-2213   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public about an IRS scam. A Pepeʻekeo woman reported that she received a telephone message from someone posing as an investigator from the Internal Revenue Service. When she returned the call to the Washington, D.C., number, she was […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14001382   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about a 23-year-old Puna man who was reported missing. Philip Voelker, who has no permanent address, is also wanted on several outstanding warrants. He was last […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report No. C14012438   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Kaʻū man with attempted murder and other offenses in connection with a stabbing Saturday afternoon near a beach park in Hilo. At 2:10 p.m. Monday (May 12), after conferring with prosecutors, detectives charged […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionSergeant Robert PauolePhone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of May 5, 2014, through May 11, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. So far this […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area ILieutenant Gregory EstebanPhone: 961-2252Report No. C14012532   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a suspicious fire Monday morning in Puna. At 9:15 a.m. Monday (May 12) officers responded to a structure fire on the 12-7000 block of Akanikolea Street in the Kalapana Seaview Estates subdivision. By the time […]