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Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of June 20, 2016, through June 26, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One of the drivers was under the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone:  961-2305   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are informing the public that operating a farm vehicle, such as a tractor, on county roadways or state highways is prohibited and in violation of numerous equipment and regulatory offenses. In addition those vehicles are unable to maintain […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Gilbert Gaspar Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 Report No. C16006013   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 66-year-old woman wanted for questioning in theft and sexual assault investigations. Terry Chesnut is described as 5-foot-3, 105 pounds with blue eyes and gray hair. Her last known address […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C09019194   Media Release (update) A 54-year-old Mountain View woman wanted on Hawaiʻi Island was taken into custody on the mainland Monday morning (June 27). Patricia Wong, also known as Patricia Hanoa, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Paul Kim Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16016890 Cedricah Pila-Hoopai Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 17-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing. Cedricah Pila-Hoopai was last seen in Hilo on May 10. She may now be on Oahu. She is described as part Hawaiian, 5-foot-6, […]

Hawaʻi Police Department Kona Community Policing Section Sergeant  Roylen Valera Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 259   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help in identifying individuals or businesses who are responsible for the dumping of abandoned and derelict vehicles. Since January 1, approximately 280 abandoned or derelict vehicles have been reported in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Phone: 965-2716 Report No. C15037224 Michael Kalla   Media Release (update No. 2) Hawaiʻi Island police have obtained a new photo of a 48-year-old man who was reported missing last year. Michael Kalla was last seen October 5 in Kalapana. His last known address was in Honokaʻa. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of June 13, 2016, through June 19, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two of the drivers were under the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Alan Kimura Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16011253 Surveillance Image Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help in identifying a person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with a shoplifting investigation. On April 25, items were shoplifted from a store in Hilo. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area I Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone:  961-2332 Report No. C16026605   Media Release A 32-year-old Pāhoa woman died Friday (June 17) from injuries she received after being involved in a two-vehicle crash on Route 11 at the 21-mile marker in Glenwood. The victim was identified as Crystal M. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant Brandon Konanui Phone: 965-2716 Report No. C16015481 Christopher Mohrlang   Media Release (corrects time element in second paragraph) A Pāhoa man has been charged with two offenses in connection with an assault on a man in a wheelchair. In response to a 10:46 a.m. call on June 7, police […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant Brandon Konanui Phone: 965-2716 Report No. C16015481 Christopher Mohrlang   Media Release A Pāhoa man has been charged with two offenses in connection with an assault on a man in a wheelchair. In response to a 10:46 p.m. call on June 7, police determined that a 57-year-old man had […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C15015381 Joshua Figueroa   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 34-year-old man who is wanted on a bench warrant. Joshua Figueroa is wanted for violating terms of a deferred plea in an assault and unlawful imprisonment case. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16002900   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about an attempted robbery in January. In response to an 8:03 p.m. call on January 27, South Hilo Patrol officers responded to the 70 block of Banyan […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Officer Paul Mangus Phone : 961-8121 Road Closure Map for July 4: Bayfront Highway closed 6-10 p.m. Lihiwai Street closed 2 a.m. to 10 p.m. Media Release The Hawaiʻi police Department announces road closures for 4th of July festivities in Hilo: Bayfront Highway (Route 19) from Waiānuenue Avenue to Pauahi […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Robert Wagner Phone: 961-2251 Report No. C16015802   Media Release A man who was wanted for questioning in a robbery case is in critical condition after collapsing while in police custody. At 1:15 p.m. Tuesday (June 14), 38-year-old Clarence Hatori of Pāhoa turned himself in at the Hilo […]

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 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of June 6, 2016, through June 12, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16015802 Clarence Hatori   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 38-year-old Pāhoa man wanted for questioning in connection with a robbery in Hilo. In response to a 2:20 p.m. call Friday (June 10), South Hilo patrol officers […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16015717 Russell Monlux   Media Release A 29-year-old Hilo man has been charged with two offenses in connection with a bomb threat at a bank in Hilo. At 3:45 p.m. Russell Monlux was charged with two counts of second-degree terroristic threatening. His […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16015717   Media Release A man was arrested Thursday (June 9) in connection with a bomb threat at a bank in Hilo. In response to a 12:04 p.m. call, South Hilo Patrol officers learned that a male customer had passed a handwritten […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Sergeant Norbert Serrao Jr. Phone: 961-2311 Report No. C16015523   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking witnesses to an incident involving two cars in Hilo on Tuesday afternoon (June 7). At approximately 5 p.m. Tuesday, a Puna woman and her passengers reported to South Hilo Patrol […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16015402 Media Release (update No. 2) An autopsy was conducted Wednesday (June 8) on the body of the man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting Monday afternoon (June 6) at a home off West Kawailani Street in Hilo. The […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant Charisse Wakita Phone: 965-2716 Report No. C15037224 Missing: Michael Kalla   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about a 48-year-old man who was reported missing. Michael Kalla was last seen October 5 in Kalapana. His last known address was in Honokaʻa. He is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C16013428 Jeremy Pilgrim Rita Reeves   Media Release A man and a woman face multiple charges after being found in a stolen car. At 8:03 a.m. Monday (June 6), Kona Patrol officers responded to a report of a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Alan Kimura Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16014522 Surveillance Image   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with passing counterfeit money at a Hilo store. On May 27, a man in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16015402   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting Monday afternoon (June 6) at a home off West Kawailani Street in Hilo. He has been identified as 25-year-old Kalyp Allen […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16015396   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a reported armed robbery Monday afternoon (June 6) in Hilo. Shortly before 3 p.m., police received a call from a 66-year-old Hilo man who reported that while he was walking in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Alan Kimura Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16002972 Surveillance Photo   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help in identifying  the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with the theft of a Samsung tablet. On January 26, a Samsung tablet was […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Alan Kimura Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16013308 Surveillance Shot   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with the theft of surveillance cameras. On May 14, two surveillance cameras were stolen […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Robert Wagner Phone: 961-2251 Report No. C16015402   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Monday afternoon (June 6) at a home off West Kawailani Street in Hilo. At about 4:20 p.m., police received a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, an officer encounter a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of May 30, 2016, through June 5, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash. Two of the drivers were under […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Hāmākua District Sergeant Tyson Matsumura Phone: 775-7533 Report No. C16008653   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in providing information about a burglary in Honokaʻa on March 27. The break-in occurred at a home on the 45-300 block of Lehua Street, which is in the Haina Camp […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol Sergeant Chris Correia Phone: 965-2716 Report No. C16014953 Tharre Davis   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 45-year-old Hilo woman who was reported missing. Tharee Anne “Palen” Davis was last seen by a family member in mid-March 2016. She is described as 5-foot-10, 150 pounds with brown […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16008673   Media Release (update No. 2) Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash on March 28 on Route 130 near the Kaloli Drive intersection in Puna. Skye Kahealeilani Noah, 19, of Pāhoa […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16008935   Media Release (update No. 2) Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about a body that was discovered in Waipio Valley on March 3. The victim has been identified as 49-year-old Thaine Ulysses Lucifer Price of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Norbert Serrao Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16014924 Surveillance Image Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men whose images were captured on a surveillance camera during a theft in downtown Hilo on May 26. At approximately 3:10 p.m. on that date, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 Officer of the Month: Wyattlane Nahale   Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized School Resource Officer Wyattlane Nahale as “Officer of the Month” for June in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (June 1) at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona. Nahale was honored […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Office Lieutenant Robert Fujitake Jr. Phone: 961-2350   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public about a spike in counterfeit cases in the Hilo and Puna districts. In May, police investigated 23 counterfeit cases in those districts compared with seven cases in April and two cases in January […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of May 23, 2016, through May 29, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 15 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area I Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 Report No. C16014517   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking witnesses to a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision Friday (May 27) at the Keaʻau Transfer Station. In response to an 11:13 a.m. call Friday, officers determined that 78-year-old Gary S. Ambrose […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C16014565 Briana Pama Justin Matias   Media Release Two people were arrested after a Texas man reported a robbery Friday (May 27) at Koloko-Honokōhou National Historical Park. In response to 7:15 p.m. call Friday, Kona Patrol officers determined […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area I Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 Report No. C16014517   Media Release A 78-year-old Puna man died Friday (May 27) in a vehicle-pedestrian collision at the Keaʻau Transfer Station. He has been identified as Gary S. Ambrose of Keaʻau. In response to an 11:13 a.m. call, officers […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry Bird Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 Report No. C16014482 Cory Young Media Release Tips from motorists about a reckless driver have led to multiple drug and weapons charges against a convicted felon. At 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, (May 25) South Kohala Patrol Officers responded to reports of a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant Brandon Konanui Phone: 965-2716 Report No. C16014529   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a vehicle-pedestrian accident in the Nānāwale Estates subdivision Thursday evening (May 26). A 34-year-old Pāhoa man reported that he was walking southbound on Nānāwale Boulevard at 7:30 p.m. Thursday when a car traveling in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Administrative Services Division Major Samuel Thomas Phone: 961-2265 Alexander Lancaster Sky Lewis Kristopher Hodgson Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” highlights a Puna man wanted for questioning in theft investigation, a Kona man wanted for abuse and a Puna man wanted on […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Alan Kimura Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16009299 Missing: Summer Steenolsen   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 17-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing. Summer Steenolsen was last seen in Hilo on April 3. She is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-7, 135 pounds with green eyes […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2252 Aloha Exchange Club member Joey Estrella presents an ‘Officer of the Month’ award to Officer Jared Cabatu.   Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Officer Jared Cabatu on Thursday (May 26) as the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C15014196 Jason Lindsey   Media Release A Kona man has been charged with four offenses stemming from the break-in of a car in the parking lot of a “big-box” store in Kailua-Kona. At 2:38 p.m. Tuesday (May 24), […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Alan Kimura Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16007989 Missing teen: Koltan Yago Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 14-year-old Hilo boy who was reported missing. Koltan Yago was last seen in Hilo on March 20. He is described as Japanese, 5-foot-6, 114 pounds with black hair […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Hāmākua District Captain Andrew Burian Phone: 775-7533   Media Release Because of Western Week festivities in Honokaʻa, Māmāne Street will be closed to traffic from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday (May 27) between Koniaka Place and Lehua Street. On the same date, a Western Week parade will close all of Akia […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16014226 Michael John David   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 64-year-old Pāhoa man who was reported missing. Michael John David was last seen in Kalapana on May 20. He is described as 5-foot-10, 135 pounds with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release (clarification — this is not a qualifier for the full Ironman) In conjunction with the Ironman 70.3 Hawaiʻi qualifier event, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Old Puakō Road in the South Kohala District on Saturday (June […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release In conjunction with the Ironman 70.3 Hawaiʻi qualifier event for the Ironman World Championship, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Old Puakō Road in the South Kohala District on Saturday (June 4). On that date between 4:30 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Division Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16013748   Media Release (update) Thanks to tips from the public, Hawaiʻi Island police have identified a woman whose image was captured on a surveillance camera during a shoplifting at a retail establishment in downtown Hilo on May 19. Police thank […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Captain Samuel Jelsma Phone:  965-2716   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police remind motorists that right turns are to be made from the roadway and not from the right shoulder. Puna District Captain Samuel Jelsma said some motorists wrongly believe it is safer to travel onto the right shoulder before turning, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of May 16, 2016, through May 22, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two of the drivers were under the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert P. Pauole Phone:  961-2305   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are informing the public that the enforcement period for the National “Click It or Ticket” campaign starts today (May 23) and runs through June 5. During this period, police will increase islandwide enforcement of seat belt and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Division Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16013748 Surveillance Photo   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman whose image was captured on a surveillance camera during a shoplifting at a retail establishment in downtown Hilo. At approximately 8:45 p.m. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16013676 Kenneth Harris   Media Release A Hilo man has been charged with eight offenses in connection with break-ins at a Hilo restaurant. Police initially responded to a report that the restaurant, located on the 300 block of Keawe Street, had been […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert P. Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release With the approach of high school graduations and Memorial Day weekend, Hawaiʻi Island police will be on alert to help prevent tragedy on our roads. Officers will conduct DUI checkpoints and roving patrols beginning tonight (May 20), and continuing through […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C16012873 Elaine Abbott   Media Release A Waimea woman has been charged with five offenses related to a stolen rental car and a stolen personal van. On May 11, a Nissan Altima was stolen from a rental car […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 Report No. C16013683   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 15-year-old boy in connection with threatening notes left at Waiākea High School in Hilo. At 11 a.m. Friday (May 20), the teen was charged with second-degree terroristic threatening and fourth-degree criminal […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C16009018   Media Release (update No. 2) Hawaiʻi Island police detectives have completed their investigation into a March 31 fatal shooting and have reclassified the case from a murder to a suicide. Final autopsy results determined that the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Alan Kimura Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16013683   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with threatening notes left at Waiākea High School in Hilo. Multiple notes threatening violence were left on bathroom walls sometime between 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. Thursday. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release A temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect along a portion of Lanikaula Street from Friday, May 27, through Wednesday, June 15, weather permitting. Traffic will flow in the mauka, or westerly, direction only on Lanikaula Street, between Kinoʻole Street […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 Media Release Chief Harry S. Kubojiri has promoted the following seven sworn officers to the following positions: Scott J. Kurashige, hired in 1990, was promoted from Area II Juvenile Aid Section detective to lieutenant assigned to Kona Patrol, effective April 1. Jenny K. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Alan Kimura Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16013035   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located 26-year-old Darciea Hilderbrand of Hilo, who was reported missing. She was found Friday night (May 13) in Kurtistown.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C15004568 Floyd Chapman   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 46-year-old Puna man wanted on two bench warrants for contempt of court. Floyd Edgar Chapman is also wanted for questioning in connection with ID theft and criminal […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Gilbert Gaspar Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 Report No. C15036625 Manuel Perez   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 52-year-old Kailua-Kona man who is wanted for contempt of court and violating a protective order. Manuel A. Perez is described as 5-foot-11, 230 pounds with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of May 9, 2016, through May 15, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 36 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Twelve of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One of the drivers was under the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C15029763   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island Police are renewing their request for information about a reported attempted car theft in Hilo on October 8, 2015. Patrol officers responding to a 9:35 p.m. call met with a 20-year-old Volcano man […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244   Ka Malu Aloha, a newly-unveiled memorial, honors Hawaiʻi Island police officers killed in the line of duty. Candles burn in honor of fallen officers Manuel Cadinha, William “Red” Oili, Ronald “Shige” Jitchaku and Kenneth Keliipio.   Media Release A memorial wall […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Robert Wagner Phone: 961-2251 Report No. C16012360 John Hoffman   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Puna man arrested Friday (May 6) in connection with multiple murders in the Leilani Estates subdivision. At 8:30 p.m. Saturday (May 6) 49-year-old John Ali Hoffman of Leilani Estates was charged with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department North Kohala District Officer Denise Smith-Erickson Phone: 889-6540 Owen Ching   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located a 34-year-old North Kohala man who was wanted for assault and violating probation. Owen K. Ching of Kapaʻau was arrested Wednesday (May 4) in Kapaʻau and charged with first-degree terroristic threatening, second-degree assault and probation […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Robert Wagner Phone: 961-2251 Report No. C16012360   Media Release (update) An autopsy is scheduled for today (May 6) on the bodies of three persons found early this morning in Puna. At approximately 1:30 a.m. Friday (May 6), officers responded to a call about a disturbance at a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16012231 William Sutton   Media Release A Hilo man has been charged with assault for an incident that sent another man to the hospital. In response to a 7:30 p.m. report of a fight at Moʻoheau Bandstand in Hilo on […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 Media Release Chief Harry Kubojiri wishes to thank the 583 members of the public who participated in the Hawai’i Police Department’s 2016 Community Satisfaction Survey during the month of March. As in previous surveys, Chief Kubojiri said the survey was a tool to […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Robert Wagner Phone: 961-2251 Report No. C16012360 John Hoffman   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a Puna man on suspicion of multiple murders. At approximately 1:30 a.m. Friday (May 6) officers responded to a disturbance call in the Leilani Estates subdivision in Puna. Upon arrival, they […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert P. Pauole Phone: 961-2305 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are reminding motorists about a county ordinance that gives officers the discretion to have vehicles towed at the operator’s expense for certain driving offenses. Hawaiʻi County Ordinance No. 11-102, also known as “Aliyah’s Law,” permits the towing of […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone:  961-2305   Media Release A temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect along a portion of Mohouli Street from Monday, May 9, through Wednesday, May 25, weather permitting. On those dates, traffic will flow only in the makai, or easterly, direction on Mohouli Street […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 Officer of the Month: Mike Thompson   Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Mike Thompson as “Officer of the Month” for May in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (May 4) at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona. Thompson was honored for an […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Alan Kimura Phone: 961-2213 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public about an IRS scam. Residents have reported that they receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS who threatens a government lawsuit because they owe a large sum of money to the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of April 25, 2016, through May 1, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three of the drivers were under the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Juergen Canda Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16011957   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 70-year-old man who was reported missing. Edmond Rodrigues was last seen in Hilo at noon Monday (May 2). His family is concerned about his well-being. He is described as 5-foot-9 with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol Sergeant Chris Correia Phone: 965-2716 Report No. C16010896 Damaged Monument Damaged Vase   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever was responsible for causing damage to numerous grave monuments and concrete vase holders at the Kapoho Zairyumin Kai Japanese Cemetery on Kapoho Lighthouse […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo District Lieutenant Alan Kimura Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C16011894   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a robbery Monday morning (May 2) in Hilo. At 6:15 a.m., a 27-year-old Hilo man was assaulted near the corner of Keawe Street and Haili Street and his wallet and cell phone were […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol Division, Area I Sergeant Shawn Tingle Phone: 965-2715 Report No. C16010043 Surveillance Image Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a shoplifting case last month. Just after midnight on April 21, an unidentified man was observed removing a pair of sunglasses, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Gilbert Gaspar Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 230 Report No. C15030583 Charita Lopez   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 32-year-old Kailua-Kona woman wanted for abuse and contempt of court. Charita Lopez is described as 5-foot-3, 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant Chris Correia Phone: 965-2716 Report No. C16011438   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying one or more persons involved in recent reports of criminal property damage at the Pāhoa Post Office. Between Tuesday and Wednesday (April 26 and April 27), locking mechanisms […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. F48921 Peter Kema Sr. Jaylin Kema   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Pāhoa couple with murder in connection with the disappearance of their son 19 years ago. Forty-five-year-old Peter Kema Sr. and his 46-year-old wife, Jaylin Kema, were […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 Aloha Exchange Club member Joey Estrella presents an “Officer of the Month” award to Officer Daniel Kuwabara. Aloha Exchange Club member John Stewart presents an “Officer of the Month” award to Officer Gregory Horton.   Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16011407   Winson Reiong   Media Release A Hilo man faces a theft charge after being found in possession of property belonging to Hawaiʻi County. On Wednesday morning (April 27), police arrested 26-year-old Winson Reiong of Hilo on a bench […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16011339 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the theft of three U.S. government vehicles from Hilo. Early Tuesday morning (April 26), a gray 2011 Ford pickup truck, a white 2014 Ford flatbed truck and a black 2013 Ford Explorer […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C16010823   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the theft of weapons during a burglary in Hilo. Sometime between April 15 and April 20, personal items, including numerous firearms, were removed from a house on the 800 block of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Operations Major Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 270 Report No. C16011223   Media Release (update) An autopsy was conducted Wednesday (April 27) on the body of a man who died Monday (April 25) outside a house in the Hawaiian Ocean View subdivision after police responded to a report of a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Operations Major Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 270 Report No. C16011223   Media Release A Kaʻū man died Monday (April 25) after police responded to a report of a shooting. He has been identified as 46-year-old Jonathan Watson of Ocean View. At 9:51 a.m. Monday, the Police Department received a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of April 18, 2016, through April 24, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three of the drivers were under the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area II Sergeant Bradley P. Freitas Phone: 326-4646. Ext. 229 Report No. C16011197   Media Release A 54-year-old man died in a single-vehicle traffic crash Monday morning (April 25) in Kailua-Kona just south of the Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway and Kealakehe Parkway intersection. He has been identified as Christopher Allen […]