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Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Bradley P. Freitas Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext 229 Report No. C18015654       Media Release A 29-year-old Kamuela man died following a two-vehicle crash on Sunday, (June 3), on Kawaihae Road near the 64-mile marker, in Kamuela. He has been identified as Ryan Estvanik. Responding to a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Lauren Pacheco Phone: (808) 961-2213, or 326-4646, ext. 253 Report No. C18015404   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing. Mahina Kuehu was last seen at her Hilo residence […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                        349 Kapiolani Street                                                                               Captain Samuel Jelsma                                             Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C18015543          Media Release                                                                       Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a motorist after he disregarded and sped through a traffic control checkpoint on Government Beach Road just north of the […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Bradley P. Freitas Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 229 Report No. C18015483       Media Release Two women died in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon, (June 1), on Palani Road near the intersection of Laimana Street, Kailua-Kona. They have been identified as 70-year-old Takako Oikawa, of Kanagawa, Japan, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 61-2252 Report No. C18015302   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged a Pāhoa man in connection with a robbery incident in lower Puna. At 10:45 p.m., Wednesday evening, (May 30), the victims, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                          Puna Patrol, Area I                                                                               Captain Samuel Jelsma                                                                    Phone:  (808) 965-2716 Report No. C18015416       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 55-year-old Government Beach Road resident after he circumvented a traffic checkpoint and crashed his vehicle into a hardened lava flow which […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone:(808) 961-2251 Report No. C18015108     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Pāhoa man in connection with Tuesday afternoon’s shooting incident, (May 29), in the lower Puna area. At 10:30 p.m, Wednesday evening, (May 30), police charged 61-year-old John Hubbard, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18015108   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a Pāhoa man in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting incident, (May 29), in the lower Puna area. At 12:21 p.m., police […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of May 21, through May 27, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Bradley Freitas Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 229 Report No. C18015023     Media Release An 84-year-old Pāhala woman died following a single-vehicle crash, Monday afternoon, (May 28), on Highway 11 near the 51-mile marker in Pāhala She has been identified as Julia Gonzaga Responding to a 12:29 p.m. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala Patrol, Area II Sergeant Edwin Buyten Phone No. (808) 326-4646 ext. 253   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release South Kohala Patrol & The Area II Special Enforcement Unit is actively seeking for Eyan K. Chong, a 29-year-old who frequents the South Kohala Area (Waikoloa & Waimea). He is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                   Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2305     Media Release In conjunction with the FinisherPix Ironman 70.3 Hawai’i 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 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Sergeant Charrise K. Wakita Phone: (808) 965-2716, or (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18007415   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release (Surveillance Images) Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252                           ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]         Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating three women who are wanted for questioning in connection with several criminal incidents. Tearon Pacheco-Fernandez is a 22-year-old […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18013810   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a Wednesday morning, (May 16), public accident after an unresponsive man was pulled from the waters off of the Hāmākua coast. At 9:23 a.m., police and fire personnel responded to […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244   LAVA Media Update The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) has reported several fissures producing lava spatter and flow located in the Leilani and Lanipuna area.  Volcanic gas emissions are elevated throughout the area downwind of the vents.  Forty (40) structures […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244     Media Release Hawai’i Police Department Announces Emergency Alerts amid Kilauea Eruption Text LAVA to 888777 to register for volcano-related alerts Hawai’i, May 18, 2018 — Hawai’i Police are encouraging residents and visitors to subscribe to the department’s Kilauea […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Officer Kapelieli Kauahikaua Jr (KJ) North Kohala CPO, Area II Phone: (808) 889-6540       Media Release Due to having received numerous complaints from members of the community, North Kohala Community Police along with Area II Special Enforcement Unit Officers (SEU), and Hawaii County Parks and Recreation’s maintenance workers, conducted a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext.266 Report No. C18013539   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release (Update No. 2) Police are renewing their request for community members to be on the lookout for 67-year-old Deborah Wiley who has been missing from Kinue […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext.266 Report No. C18013539   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release (Update No. 1) Police continue to search for 67-year-old Deborah Wiley who is still missing. While conducting extensive checks for Wiley, police received information that Wiley […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18013539   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Captain Cook woman who was reported missing. 67-year-old Deborah Wiley was […]

Hawai’i Police Department North Kohala Patrol, Area II Captain Jason Cortez Phone: (808) 889-6540   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawai`i Island Police served a search warrant upon a North Kohala trespasser who was residing on a property in the town of Hāwi. After receiving numerous complaints from the community […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226     Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department wants all drivers on the Big Island to know that National Click It or Ticket Campaign starts this week on May 15th and continues through June 4th.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of May 7, through May 13, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18013539   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Captain Cook woman who was reported missing. 67-year-old Deborah Wiley was last […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18013270   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a Keaʻau man in connection with a stabbing incident in Downtown Hilo. At 7:11 p.m., Thursday evening, (May 10), Hilo Medical Center staff […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18013104   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a Pāhoa man in connection with the burglary of a residence in the Leilani Estates Subdivision, an area covered by an Emergency Proclamation declared by the Mayor’s Office within the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Section Lieutenant Robert Fujitake Phone: (808) 961-2350 Report N0. C18013085   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged an 18-year-old Hilo man after he was found to be in possession of an illegal stun gun. This morning, (May 9), at […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of April 30, through May 6, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 31 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Operations Assistant Chief Mitchell Kanehailua Phone: (808) 961-2342 Report No. C18012862/PN       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police report that two arrests have were made within the Leilani Estates subdivision. A 49-year-old woman, Cynthia Verschuur of Pāhoa, disregarded two separate police roadblocks manned by uniformed police officers who commanded […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Pedro Cacho Jr, Phone (808) 747-3061   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release The Area II Special Enforcement Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Michael Castro, a 31- year-old who resides in the Kona District.  He is wanted on […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area I Acting Sergeant Casey Cabral Phone: (808) 961-2329 Report No. C18011006       Media Release (Update) Police have identified the man who died following a 2-vehicle crash Wednesday, (April 18), in Laupāhoehoe, near the 25-mile marker in the North Hilo District. He has been identified as 40-year-old […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Captain Chad Basque Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 263 Report No. C18010962         ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 19-year old Kona man with a variety of offenses after police determined that he was involved in several break-ins […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police want to make the public aware of a “Spoofing Scam” currently being operated on the island. By definition, “Spoofing” is receiving a call from the (808) area code to make you think it […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C18011006     Media Release An adult man died following a 2-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon, (April 18), in Laupahoehoe. His name is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of his family. Responding to a 1:38 p.m. call, police determined that […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                  Puna District, Area II                                                                            Captain Samuel Jelsma   Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C18010786     Media Release (Update 1 name correction)                                          Hawaiʻi Island police have tentatively identified the fugitive who was swept into the ocean off the Puna coastline and presumably drowned following his attempt to […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                  Puna District, Area II                                                                            Captain Samuel Jelsma   Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C18010786     Media Release (Update)                                          Hawaiʻi Island police have tentatively identified the fugitive who was swept into the ocean off the Puna coastline and presumably drowned following his attempt to elude capture by […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of April 9, through April 15, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 26 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                          Criminal Investigations Division                                                    Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18010786     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an incident in which a man appears to have died in the ocean off the Puna coastline. At approximately 1:05 p.m., this afternoon, (April 16), police responded to […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū District, Area II Captain Kenneth A. K. Quiocho Phone: (808) 939-2520 Report No. C18008024/KU     ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 20-year-old male from Ocean View who is wanted for questioning in an auto […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala District, Area II Lieutenant Jeremie Evangelista Phone: (808) 887-3080   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release The Hawaiʻi Island Security and Safety Professionals Association, (HISSPA), has recognized Officer Severo Ines Jr. as their Officer of the Quarter for his life-saving actions during a welfare investigation. On, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18010424     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police report that Jan Shon Liao who was reported as missing has been located in good condition.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18010424   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Pāhoa woman who was reported missing. 63-year-old Jan Shon Liao was last seen at about […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2305       Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department is letting drivers know that April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. Hawai’i Police Department officers are focusing on enforcing violations for the use of electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Driving while you are […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                     Criminal Investigation Section, Area I                                                                                  Lieutenant Miles Chong                                                                                             Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17033723   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 24-year-old Puna man who was reported missing in (December 2017). Keoni […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18010204   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 26-year-old Pepe‘ekeo man who was reported missing. Kolby Figueroa Sr. is described as 5-feet-7-inches, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Administration Sergeant Jason Grouns Phone: (808) 961-2269   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release A special flame will help light the journey for Special Olympics Hawai’i athletes participating in this year’s State Summer Games. Yesterday morning, (April 10), members of the Hawaiʻi Police Department, the Honolulu Police Department, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of April 2, through April 8, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18009982     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the male and female found dead at a home in Mt. View on Sunday, (April 8), as 54-year-old Jolene-Rae K. Kapua-Allison and 50-year-old Christopher R. Kapua-Allison, a police officer with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                      Puna Patrol, Area I                                                            Sergeant Bryan Tina                                                    Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C18010008   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 31-year-old male visitor from Canada reported as missing. Logan Whitfield is described as 5-feet-10-inches, 180 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Joshua Gouveia Phone: (808) 961-2213 (or 326-4646, ext. 253) Report No. C18008083   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Puna girl who was reported missing. India Alyse Edmonds was last seen at her Pāhoa […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Sheldon Adviento Phone: (808) 961-2213 Report No. C18007848   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]       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 a theft from […]

Hawai’i Police Department North Hilo Patrol, Area I Sergeant Dayne Bolos Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18009306     Media Release At approximately 11:10 p.m., on Sunday, (April 1), Hawai’i Island police received a report of two males impersonating a police officer on Highway 19 near the 21-mile marker near Maulua Gulch. A driver had […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Lt. Allan Watanabe Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C18003923   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Puna boy reported as missing. Layne Tomlinson is described as 5-feet-4-inches, 115 pounds, with short brown hair. Police ask anyone […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of March 26, through April 1, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Three of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17021738   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Honomū man in connection with a burglary at a church. In the early morning hours on, (August 7, 2017), police were called […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Division, Area I Captain Gregory Esteban Phone: (808) 961-2214 Report No. C18009203       Media Release Big Island police are investigating the discovery of a body found floating in the area of Rainbow Falls in Hilo on Saturday, (March 31). The Hawaiʻi Fire Department helicopter and rescue personnel […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Operations, Area II Major R. Wagner Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 249 Report No. C18008900   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release On, (March 28), at approximately 9:00 a.m., Area II Vice officers, and Special Enforcement Unit officers executed a search warrant at an apartment complex off of Manawalea […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Pedro Cacho Jr. Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18008771     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police report that Tomasz Mieczkowski turned himself into the Kona Police Station on, (March 27). The police department would like to thank the public for their support and assistance.

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                           Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18008821   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located 41-year-old Jayse Polaris Lee Sr. who was wanted for an outstanding warrant of arrest for violating parole and for […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of March 19, through March 25, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic accident. One of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2305     Media Release In observance of the 2018 Easter season activities at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hilo, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapiʻolani Street. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Puna or southeasterly direction […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Reed K. Mahuna Phone: (808) 961-2253 Report No. C18008559/HL   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police executed a search warrant at a Hilo address and recovered a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine and several guns over the weekend. On Saturday, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala Patrol, Area II Officer Edward Lewis Phone: (808) 887-3080 Report No. C18008442       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the theft of Tree Service Equipment. At 7:45 a.m., Friday, (March 23), police responded to a report of a theft from a storage container located in the base […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club has honored Officer Chris Jelsma as the February “Officer of the Month.” Officer Jelsma, (a 6-year veteran), was selected based on his dedication to duty and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū District, Area II Captain Kenneth Quiocho Phone: (808) 939-2520 Report No. C18008278     Media Release A 54-year-old Nāʻālehu man is the victim of drowning off of Kahakahakea Point in Kaʻū, on (March 21). Police are investigating the accidental death of Duane A. Breithaupt of Nāʻālehu after he fell into the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                           Criminal Investigations Division, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18004246   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance with locating a 40-year-old man who is wanted for an outstanding warrant of arrest for violating […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226       Media Release In conjunction with the 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo.  Traffic will be allowed to flow in the makai, or northerly, direction on Kalanikoa Street […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Lt. William H. Derr Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18003176       Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating an arson case that occurred on Tuesday evening (January 30), in Hilo at Kalaniana’ole Avenue near the Carlsmith Beach Park (four miles). At approximately 6:45 p.m., […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi presented their Annual Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year Awards last night, Monday, (March 19). Honorees are Police Officer Conrad Bidal and […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Sheldon Adviento Phone: (808) 961-2213 (or 326-4646, ext. 253) Report No. C18001367   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing. Trilyn Saladier was last seen at her Hilo residence […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18007904   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 24-year-old Hilo man for an assault after allegedly setting another man on fire. Investigators learned that this incident occurred Friday afternoon, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of March 12, through March 18, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. So far […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17035069   Media Release (Update)  A 33-year-old Pāhoa man was arrested in Honolulu after he was indicted by a grand jury for attempted murder and other offenses in connection with the, (December 19), hostage incident in Puna. At about […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Pedro Cacho Jr. Phone: (808) 747-3061   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release The Area II Special Enforcement Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tomasz Mieczkowski, a 38-year-old who resides in the Kona district. He is wanted on a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18007937   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Hilo man in connection with a stabbing incident in Hilo. At 8:42 p.m., Saturday evening, (March 17), police responded to Keawe […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department         South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Denapoli Fui                                                                                 Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18007997   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawai’i Island police are searching for a 46-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing. Michael Bigger was last heard from on Sunday,(March 18), at […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C18007796     Media Release A 15-old Keaʻau girl died following a single motorcycle crash Thursday evening, (March 15), in Pāhoa. Responding to a 5:53 p.m., call, police determined that a 2013 Honda dual sports motorcycle was traveling northbound on Government […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section                            Program Director Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2305     Media Release To accommodate parishioners attending the “St. Joseph Feast Day Celebration” there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapi‘olani Street. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Puna, or southeasterly, direction on Kapi‘olani […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū District, Area II Captain Kenneth A. K. Quiocho Phone: (808) 939-2520 Report No. C18007670   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release An Ocean View man was arrested and charged yesterday, (March 15), for an array of firearms offenses. Hawaiʻi Island police report that Federico Tacderan of Ocean […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone:  (808) 961-2305     Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding the public that “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” and urges the community to follow these safety precautions: Designate a sober driver or have an alternate transportation plan before the party begins. If you […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244       Media Release In October 2017, both criminal and administrative investigations were initiated after it was discovered that cocaine recovered as evidence in 2014, was found to be lighter than reported during its initial recovery. The discrepancy was discovered […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of March 5, through March 11, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 31 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. So far this […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area II Sergeant Bradley P. Freitas Phone: (808) 326-4646. ext. 229 Report No. C18007520       Media Release A 41-year-old Holualoa woman died following a three-vehicle crash Monday evening, (March 12), in North Kona near the 83-mile marker of the Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway. Responding to a 10:39 p.m. […]

  Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext.230 Report No. C18007215   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police detectives have charged a suspect with Abuse of Family or Household Member and First Degree Assault stemming from a domestic-related incident […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol, Area II Officer Mike Thompson Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18007099     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police responded to Kealakehe High School at yesterday, (March 8), on the report of a female juvenile being transported to the Kona Hospital by Medics after ingesting a brownie, passing out and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee has named Officer Robin Crusat as the March, Officer of the Month. Officer Crusat, affectionately known as ‘Uncle Robin,’ is a member of the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Lieutenant William Derr Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C17025898     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located 24-year-old Keanu Kupihea of Hilo, who is wanted on a bench warrant. He is also wanted for questioning in connection with an unrelated Forgery case.  

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol, Area II Officer Mike Thompson Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18007099     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police responded to Kealakehe High School at 12:15 p.m., today, (March 8), on the report of a female juvenile being transported to the Kona Hospital by Medics after ingesting a brownie, passing out […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Community Policing Section, Area II Sergeant Roylen Valera Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 259   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Section invites the public to join them for a Coffee With A Cop event which will be held at the McDonald’s […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of February 26, through March 4, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. So far this […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C17020411        Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police continue to investigate the death of a three-year-old which occurred in the South Kohala district. On (July 25, 2017), at 7:18 p.m., police, along with Hawaiʻi Fire […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Lieutenant William Derr Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C17025898   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 24-year-old Hilo man by the name of Keanu Kupihea. Kupihea is wanted on a bench warrant. He is also wanted […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Community Policing Section, Area II Sergeant  Roylen Valera Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 259       Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department – HawaiʻI Isle Police Activities League, (HI-PAL), announces the opening of their boxing season with the first event on Saturday, (March 24), at the Kealakehe High School Gymnasium at […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Officer Justin Hooser Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 229 Report No. C18006301     Media Release (Update) A 50-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a single-vehicle crash this morning, (March 1), on Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway at the intersection of Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Kailua-Kona.    He has been identified as Peter […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Division, Area I Captain Gregory Esteban Phone: (808) 961-2214 Report No. C18002841       Media Release (Update) Hawaii Island police have confirmed the identity of a body that was found in the Wailuku River on (February 25), as 28-year-old Kelly Mrowinski, of Chicago. Mrowinski and a male co-worker […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Officer Justin Hooser Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 229 Report No. C18006301     Media Release A 50-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning, (March 1), on Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway at the intersection of Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Kailua-Kona.    He has not been positively identified at […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Chief of Police Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release On Friday, (February 16), Police Major James O’Connor was promoted to Assistant Police Chief and assigned to the Area II Operations Bureau. Assistant Chief O’Connor began his career […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18005402   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a Hilo man wanted for an outstanding warrant of arrest, as well as questioning in connection with […]