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Hawaiʻi Police Department                       Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauloe Phone: (808) 961-2305     Media Release In observance of the 2017 Christmas 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 only in the Puna, or southerly, direction […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area I Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C17033785     Media Release (update) Police have identified the man who died from injuries sustained in a vehicle and bicycle crash Wednesday, (December 6), on Highway 19 near Hau Lane in the Hilo District. He was identified as […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244     Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department has received numerous calls from island residents reporting robo-calls, or spoofing. These are thieves trying to fool you into thinking you owe money to the IRS, power company or that you your auto […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert P. Pauole Phone:  (808) 961-2305     Media Release As Americans hit the road this holiday season to celebrate with family and friends, it’s important that we all drive safely and safe driving means sober driving. The Hawaiʻi Police Department will participate in a National Drive Sober […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C17034456     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the death of a 42-year-old man in the Kaʻū district. At about 7:37 p.m., Tuesday evening, (December 12), police received a call of an unresponsive man […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17034458   ” 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 arrested a Hāmākua man in connection with a stabbing incident in Honoka`a. At 8:24 p.m., Tuesday, (December 12), police responded to the Hale Hoʻola […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                     South Hilo Patrol Division, Area I                                                                                   Officer Justin Dodo                                                                                              Phone: (808) 935-3311 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 requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 24-year-old Puna man who was reported missing. Keoni Brian Paulino is described […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.  C17033728   ” 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 arrested and charged a 51-year-old Puna man who was wanted for a probation violation bench warrant. At 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, (December 5), Derek Seichi […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17032619   ” 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 help in identifying a man wanted for assault in connection with a road rage stabbing incident in Puna. At […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of November 27, 2017, through December 3, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Eight 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.  C17022092   ” 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 35-year-old Hilo woman who was reported missing on, (August 6). Parker Godwin, also known as […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17026313   ” 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 43-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing. Colleen Pabre was last seen in […]

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 `Tis the season and Operation Christmas Child is in full swing at the Hawaiʻi Police Department. Total shoeboxes collected for East Hawaiʻi this year is 6,103 and for the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17033409     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated a Coroner’s Inquest in connection with the discovery of a body along the coastline of Hilo Bay. At 1:39 p.m., Friday afternoon, (December 1), police and fire personnel responded […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C17033501     Media Release A 37-year-old Papaaloa woman died following a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, (December 2), in Paauilo. She was identified as Lori Ann Sato. Responding to a 3:58 p.m., call, police determined that a 2004 Honda sedan was […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Alric Dalere Phone: (808) 961-2213 Report No. C17021189   ” 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 a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Alric Dalere Phone(808) 961-2213 Report No. C17024916   ” 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 by store security in connection with a theft from a Downtown […]

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 Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Puna Patrol Officer Paul Wright on Thursday, (November 30), as the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” for November. On (September […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Operations  Major Robert Wagner Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 249 Report No. C17032965   ” 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 In response to complaints received from the public, officers from a Special Enforcement Unit, Kona Community Policing, Area II Vice and Kona Patrol, served a search warrant […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Operations  Major R. Wagner Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 249 Report No. C17032993   ” 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, (November 28), at approximately 4:00 p.m., Kona Police served a search warrant at an apartment located on Pawai Place in the Kona Industrial Area. Upon executing […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of November 20, 2017, through November 26, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Five of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17032845     Media Release Hawai`i Island Police are investigating the possible drowning of a 62-year-old woman and is searching for a 61-year-old man after they were swept down the Wailuku River.  At 12:39 p.m., Saturday, (November 25), police […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17032619         ” 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 (Photo) Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a stabbing in connection with a road rage incident. At 3:29 p.m., Wednesday afternoon, (November 22), a 25-year-old Pāhoa man told police […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Sergeant Norbert Serrao Jr. Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C17028810   ” 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 Image) Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating a Theft that occurred at a retail store within the 300 block of Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo On Saturday, […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Bradley Freitas Phone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229 Report No. C17031100     Media Release (Update) An autopsy conducted Thursday, (November 9), determined that a man who died Wednesday, (November 8), after being involved in a two-vehicle traffic collision in Kaʻū near the 46-mile marker of the Māmalahoa Highway […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert P. Pauole Phone:  (808) 961-2305     Media Release As part of a national and statewide campaign called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” officers will conduct islandwide DUI checkpoints in anticipation of the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. Sergeant Robert P. Pauole, head of the Traffic Services Section, […]

Hawai’i Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Sergeant Chris Correia Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C17027689   ” 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 16-year-old Keaʻau boy who was reported missing. Ashton-Gage Demorales-Moniz was last seen in Keaʻau on, (October 2). He is described approximately […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of November 13, 2017, through November 19, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic accident. One of […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentKona Patrol Division, Area IISergeant Mekia RosePhone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 253Report No. C17032308/KN Media Release Hawai’i Island police have located a 51-year-old man, who was reported missing. On Sunday, (November 19), at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers responded to the area of the Old Kona Airport Beach in Kailua-Kona for a report of a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department 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 Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 51-year-old South Kona man wanted for outstanding warrants. Shawn Allan Peete is described as being 5-feet-11-inches, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol, Area II Lieutenant Thomas Shopay III Phone: (808) 326-4646 Report No. C17031763     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at about 12:45 p.m., Wednesday afternoon, (November 15), in the area of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway and Palani Road in Kailua-Kona. At approximately 12:19 p.m., […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C17026373       Media Release An 86-year-old Hilo woman died following a vehicle and pedestrian crash Thursday morning, (September 21) in Hilo. She has been identified as Yoshie Oshiro. Responding to a 10:51 a.m., call, police determined that a 2016 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Detective Brandon Mansur Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 301 Report No. C17031457     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police report that the 13-year-old Nāʻālehu girl who was reported missing has been located. Melelani Leaverton was found in Hilo last night, (November 14), in good condition.    

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Sergeant Juergen Canda Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C17029732     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police report that the wanted person in connection with a counterfeit investigation in Pāhoa was located on, (November 15), at 1:15 p.m., in Keaʻau. The investigation is ongoing. Police ask anyone having […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17031552   ” 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 charged two people in connection with a robbery stemming from a road rage incident on Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo. At 8:49 a.m., Monday morning, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of November 6, 2017, through November 12, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of […]

  Hawai’i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Detective Brandon Mansur Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 301 Report No. C17031457   ” 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 13-year-old Nāʻālehu girl who was reported missing. Melelani Leaverton was last seen in Nāʻālehu on, (November 11). […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Sergeant Juergen Canda Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C17029732   ” 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 seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in a forgery investigation that occurred on, (October 27), at a commercial business in Pāhoa. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17031294    ” 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 29-year-old Pāhoa man in connection with a burglary of a vacant business building. At 11:50 p.m., on November 9, officers noticed […]

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 a 35-year-old Puna man wanted for outstanding warrants and questioning in connection with ongoing investigations. David Benjamin Cordeiro is described […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Bradley P. Freitas Phone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229 Report No. C17031100   Media Release An unidentified man died in a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, (November 8), in Kaʻū near the 46-mile marker of the Māmalahoa Highway Route 11. His name is being withheld pending positive identification. Responding […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of October 30, 2017, through November 5, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala, Area II Officer May Lee Phone: (808) 887-3080     Media Release Hawaii Island police want to inform you that Waimea Court is now accepting filings for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders. Ex Parte Petitions for a TRO can now be dropped off at the South Kohala District Courthouse.  Petitioners do […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Detective David Matsushima Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 224 Report No. C17030643     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police dispatch received a 911-Emergency Call reporting a structure fire at 06:11 a.m. in Kona this morning, (November 3). The fire spread from the south side of the two-story residence, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                  Office of the Chief 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                                       Officer Conrad Bidal was named the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 2017 “Top Cop” by the Law Enforcement & Security Coalition of Hawaiʻi. Bidal a 1-year veteran officer […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17030406   ” 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 arrested four people in connection with a road-rage shooting incident but released three and charged only one. Just after 7:00 p.m., Tuesday evening, (October […]

                                                                                             Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū Patrol Division, Area II Officer Douglas Phillips Phone: (808) 939-2520   Report No. C17023621/KU                                                                                       Media Release (Photos) Hawaiʻi Police are asking for the public’s help in locating stolen items taken in a burglary from an Ocean View residence. The pictured items, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Division. Area I Lieutenant Robert Almeida Phone (808) 961-2213 Report No. C17021271   ” 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 Image) Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the two individuals shown in the surveillance image. They are wanted in the investigation […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of October 23, 2017, through October 29, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Seven 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. C17029964   ” 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 charged a 25-year-old man in connection with an auto theft. At 1:05 p.m., Wednesday, (October 25), officers responded to an ʻIwalani Street residence in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C17029777                                             ” 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 arrested a Nāʻālehu man for several offenses following an investigation into a stolen all-terrain vehicle. On (October 19), Kaʻū Patrol […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Hilo Patrol, Area I Lieutenant William Derr Phone: (809) 935-3311 Report No. C17029423   ” 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 investigating a robbery incident that occurred on, (October 21), in Hilo and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect […]

Hawai’i 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 Officer Joseph Passmore, (an 11-year police veteran), has been named as the Aloha Exchange Club’s October Officer of the Month. The award is based on the compassion and professional […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Bradley Freitas Phone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229 Report No. C17029908       Media Release A 61-year-old Kailua-Kona man was involved in a single-vehicle traffic casualty on Thursday afternoon, (October 26), in Keāhole, North Kona at the intersection of the Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway and the Keāhole Airport Road. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Captain Andrew S. Burian Hāmākua and North Hilo Districts, Area I Phone: (808) 775-7533 Report No. C17013543/C15022181/C17018951   ” 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 the following Wanted individuals: Joshua Barros, 27-years-old, part Hawaiian, tan complexion, 6-feet, 200 pounds with brown eyes short […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police invite you to attend a “Coffee With A Cop” event, to be held (November 17), from 8:00 a.m., to 10:00 a.m., at Island Lava Java in the Waikoloa Village Shopping Center, located […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17029688   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident and structure fire at a Puna residence Tuesday evening, (October 24). At 7:03 p.m.,  police and fire department personnel responded to a report of a house fire […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17029557   ” 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 41-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault investigation. On Monday morning, (October 23), a juvenile female reported a sexual assault that […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of October 16, 2017, through October 22, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Eight 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. C17028411                                                ” 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 arrested a Hōnaunau man following several counterfeit money investigations. On October 10), Kona Patrol officers responded to a report of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: (808) 961-2203 Report No. C17028766       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help for any witnesses or information relative to a burglary that occurred at the Palace Theater on (October 14).  South Hilo Patrol Officers responded to […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17029045   ” 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 33-year-old Hilo man in connection with a burglary from a self-storage unit in Keaʻau. Tuesday morning, (October 17), officers responded to […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17029110   ” 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 20-year-old Puna man who was caught with a concealed firearm. At 12:52 a.m., Wednesday morning, (October 18), while on routine patrol, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: (808) 961-2254 Report No. C17007330   Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police located Donald Kepner on Wednesday, (October 18), in the Puna District. Detectives from the Juvenile Aid Section are continuing their burglary investigation.  

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17028961     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located a Hilo man who was wanted for outstanding warrants. At 2:35 p.m., Wednesday afternoon, (October 16), 33-year-old Eduardo Lopez Jr., was arrested without incident in Keaʻau. He was […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                   Criminal Investigations Section, Area I                                                 Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17028983                                                                                                                                                     Media Release (Update No. 2) Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 33-year-old Hilo man in connection with a burglary and arson investigation involving a break-in and intentionally set fire at the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305         Media Release During the week of October 9, 2017, through October 15, 2017, 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 Section, Area I                             Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17028983     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are conducting a burglary and arson investigation into a break-in and suspected intentionally set fire at the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center in Hilo. A 33-year-old male was arrested […]

  Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area I Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone(808) 961-2391 Report No. C17028784     Media Release (Update) Police have identified the man who died from injuries sustained in the 2-vehicle crash Saturday, (October 14), on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, (Saddle Road), near the 38-mile marker in the Hāmākua District. […]

Hawaiʻi Island Police Department JAS, Area II Officer Sheldon Nakamoto Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 303 Report No. C17024228     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located 30-year-old Jesse Coley who was wanted on outstanding warrants. He arrested this afternoon, (October 16), and taken into custody.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Sergeant Juergen Canda Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C17027533   ” 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 identifying a suspect from a theft that occurred in Pāhoa on (October 2). The male suspect is shown […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: (808) 961-2254 Report No. C17007330 ” 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 an 18-year-old Puna man wanted in connection with a burglary investigation. Sought is Donald Kepner, described as Caucasian, 5-feet-10-inches, 150 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department JAS, Area II Officer Sheldon Nakamoto Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 303 Report No. C17024228   ” 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 30-year-old Jesse Coley of Kapaau who is wanted for sexual assault and outstanding warrants. He is described as Caucasian, 5-feet-8-inches, 180 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17028539     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 32-year-old Puna man in connection with a stabbing in Puna. At 12:26 a.m., on (October 12), officers responded to a residence in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C17028784     Media Release A 49-year old Hilo man died following a 2 vehicle crash Saturday morning (October 14), in the district of Hāmākua. His name is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of his family. Responding to a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Lieutenant Allan Watanabe Phone: (808) 965-2716  Report No. C17025537   ” 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 providing information regarding the identification of a suspect involved in a theft of a lawnmower that occurred […]

      Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17028539   ” 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 arrested a Puna man in connection with a stabbing incident. At 12:26 a.m., (October 12), officers responded to a residence in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305       Media Release During the week of October 2, 2017, through October 8, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C17028382     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a fatal industrial accident involving a 45-year-old man falling through the roof of a warehouse in the Panaʻewa area yesterday, (October 10). At 1:42 p.m., officers responded to a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department North Hilo, Area I Captain Andrew Burian Phone: (808) 775-7533 Report No. C17028170     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located Robert McNabb who was reported missing, (October 5). He was found in good condition earlier today (October 9).

Hawaiʻi Police Department Sergeant Juergen Canda Puna Patrol, Area I Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C17027754     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located Sadie Ditus who was reported as missing earlier today (October 9). She was found in good condition in Hilo at 11:00 a.m.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Sergeant Juergen Canda Puna Patrol, Area I Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C17027754   ” 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 27-year-old Puna woman reported as missing. Sadie Ditus, was last seen in Hilo (October 3). She is 5-feet-8-inches, 115 pounds, thin […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū Patrol Division, Area II         Officer Douglas Phillips Phone: (808) 939-2520 Report No. C17027827     Media Release (Update)                                       The Hawaiʻi Police Department would like to thank the public for providing information, tips, and assistance that lead to the apprehension of Ian Andrew Parker. The Hawaii Police Department, Area 2, […]

                                                                                                                                Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū Patrol, Area II Officer Douglas Phillips Phone: (808) 939-2520                                            Report No. C17027827   ” 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 help in locating a Kona man wanted for questioning in a sex assault case. Kaʻū […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Section, Area I Lieutenant Reed K. Mahuna Phone: (808) 961-2253 Report No.  C17027756     Media Release Responding to citizen complaints of drug activity, Hawaiʻi island police arrested a 55-year-old Hilo man at Kealoha Beach Park in Keaukaha yesterday, (October 4).  About 11:45 a.m., officer, and detectives from the vice section […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                              Criminal Investigations Division, Area I                                Captain Randall Medeiros Phone:  (808) 961-2251 Report No. C17027816     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are conducting an investigation into a reported shooting incident in Puna yesterday, (October 4), which resulted in a 63-year-old sustaining gunshot wounds to his chest and head. At […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Sergeant/Detective Calvin Delaries, Jr. Phone:(808) 326-4646, Ext. 304 Report No. C17021825   ” 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 17-year-old Kailua-Kona boy who was reported missing. Naython Perry was last seen in Captain Cook on (August 7). He is […]

Hawai’i Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-224     Media Release Today, (October 4), is “National Coffee with a Cop Day.”  Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation. “Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305       Media Release During the week of October 2, 2017, through October 8, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Sergeant James Correa Phone: (808) 961-2213 Report No. C17026313   ” 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 seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 43-year-old missing woman. Colleen Pabre was last seen in the Keaʻau area in (August 2017). She […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Sergeant Chris Correia Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C17027086   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery.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 assistance in providing information regarding the identification of two suspects involved in the theft of an ATM machine from […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Police 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 Officer Marcos Santos, a (13-year police veteran), has been named as the Aloha Exchange Club’s August 2017 Officer of the Month. Officer Santos is being saluted based on […]

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 named Officer Marco Segobia as the “Officer of the Year” at its award ceremony in Kona yesterday, (September 27). Officer Segobia was selected out […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Wendall Carter Phone: (808) 961-2383 Report No. C17026964                                                         Media Release (Update no.2) Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 39-year-old Hilo man in connection with a robbery reported  to have occurred yesterday (September 26), at approximately 2:30 p.m. in Panaʻewa.  A 49-year-old female […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Hilo District, Area I Sergeant Charrise K. Wakita Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C17026722       Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island Police have located Rafael N. Davalos who was reported as missing yesterday (September 26). He was found to be in good condition.  

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Sergeant Edwin Buyten Phone; (808) 326-4646 x 253 Report No. C14008479     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located and arrested Peter E. Fuerte on (September 27), at 5:40 p.m. in South Kona without incident. Fuerte is wanted on multiple outstanding bench warrants for contempt […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Detective Aaron Carvalho Phone: (808) 961-2272   ” 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 asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 36-year-old Puna man wanted for an outstanding warrant of arrest. Saul Keoni Fukunaga is described as 5-feet-5-inches, 130 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Wendall Carter Phone: (808) 961-2383 Report No. C17026964     Media Release (Update)                                                     Hawaiʻi Island police have located a 39-year-old Hilo man wanted for questioning for a robbery that occurred yesterday (September 26), at approximately 2:30 p.m. in Panaʻewa.  Police arrested Benny Rapoza, Jr., […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Acting Lieutenant Wendall Carter Phone: (808) 961-2383 Report No. C17026964   ” 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 39-year-old Hilo man wanted for questioning for a robbery that occurred today (September 26), at […]