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Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Chandler Nacino Phone: (808) 326-4646 Report No. C18006121      Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located a Kona man who was wanted for outstanding warrants. At 10:30 p.m., Tuesday morning, (February 27), 42-year-old Jason Bradberry was arrested without incident in Ocean View. The Hawaiʻi […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻu District, Area II Captain Kenneth A. K. Quiocho Phone: (808) 939-2520   ” 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 recently hosted a “Three-on-Three” Basketball Tournament in Pāhala on, (February 9), at the Pāhala Gym. Ten teams and 35 children between the ages of 5 and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of February 19, through February 25, 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. So far this […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Sergeant Juergen Canda Phone: (808) 935-3311   Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police report that Erich Goobody who was reported as missing has been located. He was found in Hilo in good condition.  

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Division, Area I Captain Gregory Esteban Phone: (808) 961-2214   ” 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 36-year-old Keaʻau man wanted for an outstanding warrant. Saul Keoni Fukunaga is about 5-feet-5-inches, weighing about 130 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Sergeant Juergen Canda Phone: (808) 935-3311   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating an elderly male who is in need of treatment and medication. Erich Goobody wandered off from his caregiver facility at 35th Avenue in Orchidland. He is 71-years of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Division, Area I Captain Gregory Esteban Phone: (808) 961-2214 Report No. C18005821       Media Release Big Island police are investigating the discovery of a body found floating in the Wailuku River in Hilo on Saturday, (February 24)). The Hawaiʻi Fire Department helicopter and rescue personnel located the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                          Criminal Investigation Division, Area I                   Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18005566       Media Release (Update 2) Hawaiʻi Island police have charged the Pāhoa man arrested yesterday, (February 22), for several offenses in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in Puna. At 10:22 […]

  Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C18005442     Media Release (Update) An adult female pedestrian died following a vehicle/pedestrian crash Tuesday night, (February 20), in Pāhoa. She has been identified as 38-year-old Suzanne Hoverson from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Police ask anyone who witnessed the crash to […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18005589     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located a 37-year-old Mt. View woman who was reported missing Thursday morning, (February 22). Naomi Glimane was located in Keaʻau Thursday evening in good health.  

Hawaiʻi Police Department  Puna Patrol, Area I                                Sergeant Sandor Finkey                                                                                                                    Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C17033709   ” 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 any information related to the theft of a State Highway owned backhoe from […]

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 Officer Tristin Allen, has been selected as the Aloha Exchange Club’s January Officer of the Month. On (December 19, 2017), at approximately 5:50 a.m., Officer Allen, and other Puna patrol […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 230 Report No. C17031349   ” 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 38-year-old Big Island man in connection with two separate domestic violence-related incidents. Teodolfo Kaleo Pascubillo was arrested by […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Sergeant Juergen Canda Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18005559   ” 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 missing camper on the Puna coastline or Hawaiian Paradise Park. Naomi Glimane, who is 37-years-old, was camping […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                          Criminal Investigation Division, Area I                Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18005566   ” 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 have identified the Pāhoa man who was arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in Puna. At 7:00 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                           Criminal Investigation Division, Area I                   Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18005566   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an attempted murder after a police officer was shot in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision in lower Puna. At 10:22 p.m., Wednesday evening, (February 21), officers were called […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C18005442     Media Release An adult female pedestrian died following a vehicle/pedestrian crash Tuesday night, (February 20), in Pāhoa. Her name is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of her family. Responding to a 9:40 p.m. call, police determined […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                     Puna Patrol, Area I                                                              Captain Samuel Jelsma                                     Phone:  (808) 965-2716 Report No. C18005353      Media Release                               In response to social media posts on, (January 29), which were brought to school official’s attention yesterday, (February 20), police were summoned to the Pāhoa High […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of February 12, through February 18, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic accident. Two of the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol, Area II Lieutenant William Gary Souther Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 253 Report No. C18005229     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police responded to a reported coroners inquest on Monday, (February 19), at about 6:30 a.m.,  in the Hōlualoa area. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of a 74-year-old man who […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Bradley Freitas Phone: 326-4646 Ext. 229 Report No. C18005273     Media Release A 66-year-old Kapaau man died following a single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, (February 19), on Keokea Beach Road, at Kapaau. He was identified as Myron Okubo. Responding to a 3:25 p.m., call police determined that a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Chandler Nacino Phone: (808) 936-5171   ” 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 Jason Bradberry, a 42-year-old who resides in the Kona district. He is wanted on a no […]

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 asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 40-year-old man who is wanted for an outstanding warrant of arrest for violating parole […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18004912   ” 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 four people in connection with a break-in at a business in Hilo and for outstanding warrants. Late Wednesday evening, (February 14), […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Safety Sergeant, Area I 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 Tip-A-Cop is a coordinated project to raise awareness and funds for athletes of Special Olympics Hawaiʻi. During the project, off-duty officers, (Celebrity Servers), volunteer department employees and  Special Olympics personnel will […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18003803   ” 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 Mt. View man for several offenses following his recent release from jail on (January 25), after pleading guilty a week earlier to […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                            Criminal Investigations Division, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone:  (808)  961-2251 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 investigating a weapons incident including a gunshot fired at a police officer on (February 9). They are seeking a 29-year-old Puna […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Shane Davis Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18003799     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested Sloan K. Deleon and JennyLee L. Rego on Thursday, (February 8) at 1:30 p.m. in Ocean View. Both were wanted on bench warrants.  

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 the public’s help in locating a 58-year-old man wanted for an outstanding bench warrant for violating the conditions of his release. Anthony Louis Gover is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Chandler Nacino Phone: (808) 936-5171   ” 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 Kuoio Kukua, a 26-year-old who resides in the Kona district. He is wanted on multiple outstanding […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17027557   ” 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 33-year-old man wanted for escape.  Alexander Hill violated terms and conditions of his […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Bradley Freitas Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 229 Report No. C18003560     Media Release (Update) Autopsies conducted Tuesday, (February 6), determined that 54-year-old Roxane Cho who died on Friday, (February 2), and the unidentified male who died on Saturday, (February 3), after both had been involved in a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of January 29, 2018, through February 4, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. So far […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: (808) 961-2254 Report No. C18002163   ” 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 42-year-old Puna man in connection with a domestic violence related kidnapping incident. Timothy Wayne Torres was arrested by patrol officers on Saturday, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Bradley P. Freitas Phone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229 Report No. C18003560       Media Release An unidentified man and a 54-year-old Kailua-Kona woman died from their injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash Friday evening, (February 2), in Honamalino, South Kona near the 84-mile marker of the Māmalahoa […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18003335   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the death of a tour guide in Puna. At 8:16 a.m., Thursday morning, (February 1), police and fire department personnel responded to the Kalapana lava viewing area for a report […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert P. Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305     Media Release When Super Bowl LII kicks off, will you be prepared for party victory? Whether you’re the home team or a visitor, every Super Bowl LII party game plan must start with a shutdown defense that prevents drunk driving. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer A. Springer Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C17032686   ” 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 26-year-old Mei Tanaka. She is wanted on three Criminal Contempt warrants totaling $150,000.00. She is also wanted for questioning in connection […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Officer Sheldon Nakamoto Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 303 Report No. C17031290   ” 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 (Updated Photo) Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Teodolfo Pascubillo who is wanted on assault charges as well as terrorist […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Officer Sheldon Nakamoto Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 303 Report No. C17031290   ” 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 Teodolfo Pascubillo who is wanted on assault charges as well as terrorist threatening. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of January 22, 2018, through January 28, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert P. Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are reminding motorists about the dangers of speeding, disregarding stop signs, disregarding red lights, and flashing pedestrian lights while in a school zone. Children and School Crossing Guards have encountered numerous “near misses” during morning […]

  Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 230 Report No. C18002923   ” 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 36-year-old Kailua-Kona man with sexual offenses in connection with an incident reported on (January 27). On (January […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18002806   ” 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 Police detectives have charged a suspect with attempted murder for a stabbing incident that occurred in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates on Friday, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū District, Area II Captain Kenneth A.K. Quiocho Phone: (808) 939-2520 Report No. C18002806   ” 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 Police are investigating a stabbing that took place in Hawaiian Ocean View at a residence near the 1600 block of Kona Drive. Police responding to the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul 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 recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Murray Toledo on Thursday, (January 25), as the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” for (December 2017). Officer […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Officer Kaipokoka Aurello Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18002733     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located Krystina Marie Crume who was reported as missing on (January 25). She was found in good condition.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū District, Area II Captain Kenneth A.K. Quiocho Phone: (808) 939-2520 Report No/ C18002717   ” 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 Police received a complaint of individuals trespassing in residence at the 8400 block of Koa Lane in Ocean View on, (January 25), at 10:30 a.m. Police […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Officer Kaipokoka Aurello Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18002733   ” 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 Krystina Marie Crume who has been reported as missing. She was last seen in Pāhoa. She is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18002395   Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police charged two individuals with offenses related to the shooting incident that occurred in the Hawi area of North Kohala on Monday, (January 22). At approximately 9:45 a.m., on […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Vice Section, Area II Sergeant Edwin A. Buyten Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 253 Report No. C18002512   ” 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 (SEU), assisted by the Area II Vice Section and the South Kohala Patrol Division, concluded a month-long narcotics-related and community […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department North Kohala Patrol. Area ll Officer Justin Cabanting Phone: (808) 889-6540 Report No. C18002425   ” 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 investigating the theft of two SSR Motorsports Dirt Bikes from a residence Kohala. According to police the theft occurred between Monday, (January 22), at […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Officer Jeremy Kubojiri Phone: (808) 935-3311   ” 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 the following four individuals who are Wanted for outstanding warrants. All frequent the Mt. View and Volcano areas. Jardin Tavares, […]

  Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                           Criminal Investigation Section, Area II                    Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18002395   ” 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 continuing an investigation which stemmed from a shooting incident in the Hawi area of North Kohala […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of January 15, 2018, through January 21, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. So far […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area II Lieutenant Sherry Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266 Report No. C18002316     Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying anyone who may have information about the cause of three suspicious fires that occurred today, (January 22). The fires were […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 230 Report No. C16023200   ” 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 an 18-year-old Kailua-Kona man with sexual and other related offenses in connection with an incident reported on, (September 3, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18001672   ” 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 investigating the theft of firearms in connection with a residential burglary in Puna. At 6:00 p.m., Monday, (January 15), police responded to a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                         Juvenile Aid Section, Area I                                                     Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: (808) 961-2254 Report No. C17036065   ” 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 55-year-old Puna man with sexual offenses in connection with an assault reported on (December 30, 2017). On (January […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of January 8, 2018, through January 14, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Five of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Lieutenant Allan Watanabe Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C17028929   ” 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 29-year-old Puna man reported as missing. Garret Jenks was last seen in early August. He is described as 5-feet-8-inches, 140 pounds, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                            Criminal Investigations Division        Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18000979       Media Release (Update No. 2) An autopsy was held today on the man who shot himself, ending the standoff with police in Hawaiian Beaches earlier this week. Hawai’i Island police have identified the man […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Royce Serrao Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 226 Report No. C180000889     Media Release (Update) Hawai’i Island Police have located 43-year-old Jarrod Agasa who was reported missing. He was located yesterday, (January 10), in Hilo in good condition.        

  Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 230 Report No.C14034065     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 22-year-old man identified as Chance Gorelangton-Kuanoni, last known to reside in Kamuela. He is wanted on an outstanding warrant of arrest […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Chandler Nacino Phone: (808) 936-5171 Report No. C17035274      Media Release (Update No. 1) Hawaiʻi Island police arrested Tiara Kolowena on (January 10), at 8:15 p.m., at the Kealakehe Police Station after she turned herself into police. Kolowena was wanted on an outstanding warrant of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Chandler Nacino Phone: (808) 936-5171 Report No. C17035274   ” 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)  The Area II Special Enforcement Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tiara Kolowena, AKA Tiara Baker a 54-year-old who resides in the Kona […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305     Media Release For the year 2017, there were 1,160 DUI arrests compared with 1,111 in 2016, an increase of 4.4 percent. The numbers of arrests by district were: District Hāmākua – 9 North Hilo- 5 South Hilo- 254 Puna- 276 Ka’u- […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of January 1. 2018, through January 7, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 17 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 Investigations Division        Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18000979     Media Release (Update) The stand-off Hawaiʻi Island police had been investigating involving a lone barricaded subject in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision in lower Puna came to an end just before 1:00 p.m., today, (January 9,) […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext.230 Report No. C18000833   ” 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 woman in connection with a domestic-related incident that occurred in Pāhala. At 10:49 a.m., Sunday, (January 7), officers responded to […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                           Criminal Investigation Division                    Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an ongoing barricaded subject incident in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision in lower Puna. This morning at about 12:20 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report of gunshots fired at a residence […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Division, Area I Captain Gregory M. Esteban Phone: (808) 961-2214 Report No. C18000889   ” 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 43-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing. Jarrod Agasa is described as a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17035549       Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located a 62-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing (December 24). Walbert Lee Loy was located (December 27), in good health in Hilo. Police appreciate the public’s assistance […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Lieutenant Robert Almeida Phone: (808) 961-2213   ” 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 33-year-old Alexander Hill who failed to return to the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center on (October 2, 2017). Hill is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Section, Area II Sergeant Roylen Valera Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 259     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public to continue to be aware and knowledgeable of many types of telephone and internet scams. Individuals posing as employees of local utility companies and tax officials are calling […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18000030 ” 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 Hilo man who is wanted for questioning in connection with a stabbing incident in Puna on New […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Gregory Esteban Phone: (808) 961-2214     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a rash of auto thefts in East and West Hawaiʻi and are cautioning the public to take precautions to deter would-be thieves. This includes tires and after market rims. “One significant factor […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone:(808) 961-2252 Report No. C17036090    Media Release (Update No. 2) Hawaiʻi Island police have charged two suspects in connection with the kidnapping incident in Puna. At 12:31 p.m., (December 30), officers responded to a call of a kidnapping from a Heʻe Street address […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17036090   Media Release (Update No.1) Hawaiʻi Island police arrested the remaining suspects that were wanted in connection with a kidnapping incident in Puna. At 12:31 p.m., (December 30), officers responded to a call of a kidnapping from a […]

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 Hawaiʻi Island police officers were recognized for their service and unique contributions to the community recently at the Hilo Yacht Club. The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi thanked […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of December 25, 2017, through December 31, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Three of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: (808) 961-2254 Report No. C17036065   ” 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 55-year-old Volcano man wanted for an arrest warrant in connection with a first-degree sexual assault investigation.  Sought […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17036090 ” 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 two men and a woman who are wanted for questioning in connection with a kidnapping in Puna on […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                  South Hilo Patrol, Area I                                                                     Officer Paul-Lawrence Rose Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C17035991     Media Release (Update) Hawai’i Island police have located 15-year-old Raven Franco who was reported missing. She was found in Hilo in good condition.

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                  South Hilo Patrol, Area I                                                                     Officer Paul-Lawrence Rose Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C17035991   ” 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 15-year-old Puna girl who was reported missing. Raven Franco was last seen leaving a Hilo residence on […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17035983   ” 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 67-year-old Puna man who was reported missing. Douglas Vernon Don is described as 6-feet, weighing 135 pounds […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of December 18, 2017, through December 24, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. So far […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department North Kohala Patrol, Area II Officer Justin Cabanting Phone: (808) 889-6540 Report No. C17035662     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the theft of a Land Pride utility vehicle in North Kohala. According to police, the theft occurred between Friday, (December 22), at 5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, (December 26), at […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                            Criminal Investigation Section                                                    Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808)  961-2251     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police, concerned about illegal aerial fireworks, are asking for the public’s assistance in reporting information about the location of these dangerous and illegal pyrotechnic devices as well as the identity of people in possession […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department North Kohala Patrol, Area II Officer Emerson Paranada Phone: (808) 889-6540 Report No. C17035171     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the theft of chainsaws and other equipment in North Kohala. The theft occurred between Tuesday, (December 19), at 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday,(December 20) at 8:00 a.m. Suspects entered a […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section, Area ILieutenant Miles ChongPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.  C17035069 Media Release (Update No.2) A Pāhoa man arrested Tuesday afternoon, (December 19), in connection with a hostage situation in Puna was flown to an Oʻahu hospital for additional treatment of his injuries. At 5:39 a.m., that morning, police responded to a report […]

                                                                                          Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū Patrol Division, Area II Officer James Lorenzo Phone: (808) 939-2520 Report No. C17026128/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 Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Kaʻū man wanted for questioning in a terror threat and criminal property damage […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division, Area I Lieutenant Reed K. Mahuna Phone: (808) 961-2356 Report No.  C17035069/PN     Media Release Hostage incident ends in Puna with the arrest of a 33-year-old Leilani man. A hostage standoff in Leilani Estates ended just after 2:00 p.m. after the suspect emerged from the residence he barricaded […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division, Area I Lieutenant Reed K. Mahuna Phone: (808) 961-2356 Report No. C17035069/PN     Media Release Hawaiʻi Police are investigating an ongoing hostage incident in the Leilani Estates subdivision in Puna. This morning at about 5:40 a.m., Puna District Patrol Officers responded to a call of a shooting on […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Aaron Abalos Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C17022449   ” 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 Kamuela youth who was reported missing. Jacob Mead was last seen on (August 8), in Hilo. He is described […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of December 11, 2017, through December 17, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Five of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department JAS-Area II, Kailua-Kona Lieutenant Rio. S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 230   ” 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 an Alaska woman in connection with an Attempt Murder 2 investigation. On (December 15), officers were responding to a reported traffic casualty with injuries that […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17034929   ” 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 an early Monday morning robbery incident at a downtown Hilo business. At 3:59 a.m., police were […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone:(808) 961-2252 Report No. C17034721          ” 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 Pāhoa man and a Volcano woman in connection with a residential burglary in Puna that left two officers injured. At 3:35 p.m., Friday, […]