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Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No.: C17019517                                                                  Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located 37-year-old Nathan Cakin who was wanted in connection with an attempted murder incident that occurred (July 17), in Kaʻū. Cakin turned himself in to the Kaʻū […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: C17019833   ” 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 27-year-old man (July 20), in connection with the attempted theft of a vehicle from a Hilo apartment complex. At 12:39 a.m., […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: C17019879   ” 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 24-year-old Hilo man in connection with the theft of an ambulance from the Hilo Medical Center (July 20). At 1:43 p.m., […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Jarrin Okutsu Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C17019623   ” 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 an assault that occurred at […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Lieutenant Juergen Canda Phone: 961-8849   ” 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 the public for assistance in locating a missing elderly male who is possibly homeless and living in his vehicle. Miguel Cruz, is 72-years-old, 6 feet, 165 pounds, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area I Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: 961-2391 Report No. C17019637     Media Release Police have identified the woman who died from injuries sustained in the single vehicle crash (July 18), on Highway 19 near Nahala Street in Hilo. She was identified as 22-year-old Micaila Tellio of Hilo. This […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: C17018250     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police arrested a 25-year-old Volcano man as they continue to address the deeply concerning increase in property crimes, mainly stolen motor vehicles. On (July 17), and acting on tips from the public, […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies      Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C17019637   Media Release A 22-year-old Hilo woman died following a single vehicle crash on (July 18), in Hilo. Her name is being withheld pending notification of her family. Responding to a 5:41 a.m. call, police determined that a 2004 Honda […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No.: C17019517                                                   ” 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 37-year-old man who is wanted in connection with an attempted murder incident that occurred (July 17), in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305   Media Release During the week of July 10, 2017, through July 16, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department is proud to participate again in a backpack drive for children who cannot afford to buy them. As in previous years, all police stations around the island will double as drop-off points for […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Detective Gavin Kagimoto Phone: (808) 961-8839   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have located 17-year-old Kailee-Ann Santiago who was reported missing on (July 7).    

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division, Area I                                                           Captain Randall Medeiros                                                     Phone: (808) 961-2251 C16017585   ” 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 three family members (July 14), in connection with a murder investigation. Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Section arrested 49-year-old Kevin Lehano, 33-year-old […]

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 Hawaiʻi Island Safety and Security Professionals Association recognized Officer Cal-Jason Hoopai as “Kohala Officer of the Quarter” (July14), at the the Kona Beach Hotel. Officer Hoopai has served […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Administrative Services Division Major Samuel Thomas Phone: (808) 961-2265   ” 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 new edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” highlights three individuals wanted on outstanding bench warrants, one of which may be armed and dangerous, and the other wanted […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (809) 961-2252 Report No.: C17018550   ” 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 Four days after the Hawaiʻi Police Department developed a task force to address the alarming number of auto thefts, two individuals were arrested. At 1:30 p.m., (July […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: C17019081   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a robbery that occurred (July 12) in lower Puna. At about noon, two men were driving on Government Beach Road in the Waa Waa (Kapoho area) when a sedan forced […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee has recognized Officer Adam Cho as the “Officer of the Month” for August. Officer Cho was recently on patrol on Aliʻi Drive when he was […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of July 3, 2017, through July 9, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 31 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  One of the drivers was under […]

Hawaiʻi  Police Department                                                                             South Hilo Community Police, Area I Lieutenant Robert Fujitake Phone: (808) 961-2350 Report No. C17017937   ” 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 assistance in identifying suspect(s) in a criminal property damage case. A statue fronting the Pacific Tsunami Museum located at […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū Patrol, Area II Sergeant Jenny K. Lee Phone:  808-939-2520 Report No. C17008211   ” 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 camera in connection with a theft investigation. On (March […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C17018575   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating witnesses to the start of a brush fire (July 7) in Kamuela. The fire started at approximately 11:58 a.m. in a dry […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Detective Gavin Kagimoto Phone: 961-8839 Report No. C16022447   ” 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 girl who was reported missing. Kailee-Ann Santiago was last seen in Puna on (May 27). She is described as Puerto […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department North Kohala Patrol, Area II Officer Julie Edmondson Phone: (808) 889-6540 Report No. C17017186   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help with identifying the parties who entered a red Jeep Wrangler license plate #ZFH-751 while it was parked at the Pololu Valley parking lot on (June 26) […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Community Police, Area I Officer Paul Mangus Phone: (808) 961-8121 ” 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 the following individuals on outstanding warrants: Logan Arruda-Lorenzo, 5-feet-8-inches, 170 pounds, brown eyes and brown hair, Christopher Igawa-Silva (aka “Tiny”), 5-feet7-inches, 170 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2252 Report No.: C17018250                                                                                ” 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 25-year-old Puna man who is wanted in connection with a shooting incident (July 3) in Puna. At about  6:00 p.m., a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of June 26, 2017, through July 2, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū District, Area II Captain Kenneth Quiocho Phone: 808-939-2520   Media Release Kaʻū Police responded to a report of an accident located at Waikapuna and Kamilo North of Kaalualu Bay on (July 4). Police investigating the incident learned that Shane Romena, 48-years-old of Ocean View was fishing in the area with his […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I                                                                   Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone:  961-2252 Report No. C17018049                                                   ” 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 19-year-old Pāhoa man who is wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting incident on […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Detective Calvin Delaries, Jr. Phone: 808-326-4646, ext. 304 Report No. C17017631   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located 17-year-old Nahoni Chaul of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing. She was found unharmed on the island of Kauai on (June 30).

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū District, Area I Captain Kenneth Quiocho Phone: 939-2520 C17017279                                                          ” 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 an Ocean View man and woman for an array of offenses following an investigation into a burglary. Officers working in the Kaʻū District arrested 21-year-old Nalu […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 Report C17017906                                                                 ” 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 64-year-old Hilo man with numerous sex crimes in connection with a sexual assault reported in Puna.  Shortly before 7:00 a.m., (June 30), officers […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division, Area I                                                                                      Captain Randall Medeiros Phone:  961-2251 C17018049   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident reported (July 1) occurring in Glenwood near the transfer station. Responding to the 1:00 p.m. report of a single gunshot fired, officers identified a 21-year-old female victim with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Operations Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone: 961-2203 Report No. C17016279   Media Release   Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help for any information relative to damages to a Hobie sailboat that was moored off of Reeds Bay in Hilo.  Several persons were seen climbing aboard […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2252 Report No.: C17017751     Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police arrested a 23-year-old Pāhoa man in connection with a robbery that occurred Wednesday evening (June 28) in Pāhoa. Responding to a 7:03 p.m. call, a 32-year-old Nānāwale man told police he […]

Hawai`i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Captain Chad Basque Phone: 326-4646 ext. 362 Report: C15023247   ” 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 June (28), Hawai`i Police charged two suspects for the murder of Dolores Borja Valle, who was killed in (August 2015). Eber Miranda-Garcia, and Marlon Miranda-Garcia, both […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2252 Report No.: C17017751   ” 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 two people and a van wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred at about 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening (June 28) in […]

Hawai`i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Detective Calvin Delaries, Jr. Phone: 808-326-4646, Ext. 304 Report No. C17017631   ” 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 17-year-old Kailua-Kona girl who was reported missing. Nahoni Chaul was last seen in Kailua-Kona on (June 20). She is described […]

Hawai`i Island Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Captain Chad Basque Phone: 326-4646 ext. 362 Report: C15023247   Media Release Hawai`i Island police have arrested four individuals for the murder of a 71-year-old Hōlualoa man from (August 2015). Stemming from an ongoing investigation that began with finding the decedent, Dolores Borja Valle, 71- year-old […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Detective Aaron Carvalho Phone: 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 (Update) Acting on tips from the public, Hawai’i Island police located a 32-year-old Hilo man who was wanted for outstanding warrants. At 1:20 p.m., Tuesday afternoon (June 27), Jeffrey P. DeCastro […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Detective Aaron Carvalho Phone: 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 the public’s assistance with locating four men wanted for outstanding bench warrants. Christopher K. Lucrisia is a 31-year-old Mt. View man who is described as 5-feet-9-inches, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of June 19, 2017, through June 25, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under […]

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 Officer Duane Rapoza, Jr. (4-year police veteran) has been selected as the East Hawaiʻi Aloha Exchange Club’s June 2017 Officer of the Month. Officer Rapoza was selected for singlehandedly locating and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol Lieutenant Allan Watanabe Phone: 808-965-2716   ” 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 the whereabouts of three people wanted for outstanding bench warrants. These individuals have no known connection to each other; however all have ties […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Administrative Services Division Major Samuel Thomas Phone: 961-2265   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public about a telephone scam from persons claiming to be from the Department of Water Supply. The individuals call Water Supply customers and threaten to shut off their water service because of what they claim […]

Hawai`i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Detective Calvin Delaries, Jr. Phone: 808-326-4646, ext. 304 Report No. C17012327   Media Release Hawai`i Island police have located 17-year-old Leilani Alvarado of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing. She was found unharmed on the island of Kauai on Thursday morning (June 21).

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I, Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2252 Report No.: C17016868 ” 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 two suspects wanted in connection with a home invasion robbery Monday evening (June 19) in Puna. At 11:49 […]

Hawai`i Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Detective Calvin Delaries, Jr. Phone: 808-326-4646, Ext. 304 Report No. C17012327   ” 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 17-year-old girl who was reported missing. Leilani Alvarado was last seen in Kailua-Kona on (May 3) She is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Christopher Sugimoto Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C17012507 ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing. Kahli Akau was last seen in South Hilo, in the Olu street area on (May 4). She is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244   ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   Media Release Officer Joshua Baumgarner was presented with a Bronze Medal of Merit yesterday (June 15) by Hawaiʻi Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira. The Officer’s  wife and daughter were by his side to […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244   ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   Media Release Congratulations are in order to the 85th Recruit Class of the Hawai`i Police Department who were honored yesterday (June 15) at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel surrounded by proud family, friends and […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Juergen Canda Phone: (808) 961-8849   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department would like to remind motorists to increase their awareness when operating their vehicles in parking lots where approximately 22% of traffic accidents occur. The major cause of these accidents is due to vehicles backing up. Another […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305     Media Release During the week of June 12, 2017, through June 18, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department 349 Kapiʻolani Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Lieutenant Juergen Canda Phone: (808) 961-8849   Justin Fergerstrom Media Release Hawaiʻi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance locating a 33-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing on (June 9). Justin Fergerstrom, was last seen in Hilo on (June 5), at about 9:00 a.m. operating […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Lieutenant Allan Watanabe Puna Patrol Phone: 808-965-2716     Gabriel Prudholm Media Release The Hawaiʻi Island police department is no longer seeking the whereabouts of Gabriel Prudholm. He has been arrested and charged for the offense of Terroristic Threatening 1 and Assault 3.  

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Royce Serrao Phone: (808) 326-4646 (x 226) Report No: C17015547     Media Release Jason Mattos, 30, of Keaʻau who was arrested on Monday (June 5) at the Daniel K. Inouye and Route 190 intersection has been charged for disorderly conduct and promoting a dangerous drug […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area I Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2332 Report No. C17015745     Media Release (update) Police have identified the man who died from injuries sustained in the 3-vehicle crash Wednesday (June 7) on Highway 19 near the 37-mile marker in Paʻauilo. He was identified as 32-year-old Jacob De […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: C17015847   Medical Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an unattended death after receiving a report of a 41-year-old falling to her death and whose body was found at the base of a cliff Thursday morning (June 8) in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244   Media Release Congratulations to Kona Crime Prevention Committee Officer of the Month, Marco Segobia, for his work in the Vice Unit. Thanks to the work of Officer Segobia and his fellow vice officers, drugs including crystal meth, cocaine, heroin, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Lieutenant Allan Watanabe Puna Patrol Phone: (808) 965-2716     Josh Kimbrell David McMurren Gabriel Prudholm     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in providing the whereabouts of three fugitives wanted for outstanding bench warrants. These individuals have no known connection to each other, however all […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Detective Aaron Carvalho Phone: (808) 961-2272 Report C17013136   Keanu K. Krause Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking the public’s help in locating a 21-year-old Puna man who is wanted on an outstanding warrant of arrest in connection with  a motor vehicle theft investigation. He is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area 1 Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2332 Report No. C17015745     Media Release A man died following a three-vehicle crash this morning (June 7) in Paʻauilo. His name is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of his family. Responding to a 9:04 a.m. call, police determined […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of May 29, 2017, through June 4, 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. So far this year, there have […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Kimo Keliipaakaua Phone: (808) 326-4646 (x 229) Report No: C17015545     Media Release A single vehicle accident on (May 6) in Kaū, resulted in the driver being ejected from the vehicle. The victim has been identified as Jonathan A.K. Brown, 31, who was taken to […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala District Captain Randal Ishii Phone: (808) 887-3080 Report No: C17015547     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police report a traffic incident occurred earlier today (11:45 a.m.) at the the Daniel K. Inouye and Route 190 intersection, when a driver observed a gray Ford F-350 at the stop sign was not […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: 961-2251 Report No. C15017066 Media Release An anonymous tip has been received that David K. Willett’ s hair may be short or shaved. He was recently seen on Māmane Street in Honokaʻa. Police ask anyone with information on this individual to call the Police Department’s […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Police Officer Corina McLellan Phone: 961-8121     Media Release The 2017 Girls Hawaiʻi Isle Police Activities League (volleyball league) ran from (April 10 to May 22). This was their third annual girls competition. It consisted of six teams of High School age girls across the island. There were twenty-nine at […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol Lieutenant Allan Watanabe Phone: (808) 965-2716   Helani Kenui Media Release The Hawaiʻi Island police department is no longer seeking the whereabouts of Helani Kenui. He was arrested and charged on (May 24) on the strength of a bench warrant issued by the grand jury. Charges included in the indictment […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Officer Sheldon Adviento Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C17012178   Surveillance Image 1 Surveillance Image 2 Surveillance Image 3 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help in identifying the persons whose images were captured on surveillance cameras in connection with shoplifting from a Hilo store. On […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol Lieutenant Allan Watanabe Phone: 808-965-2716     Media Release The Hawaiʻi Island police department is no longer seeking the whereabouts of Sheba Clary. The previously issued bench warrant has been recalled.    

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area I Lieutenant Lucille Melemai Phone: 961-2254 Report No. C15017066   David K. Willett   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 30-year-old man wanted for outstanding bench warrants. This individual has no permanent address but frequents the South Hilo and Puna Districts. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Sergeant Sandor Finkey Puna Patrol Phone: 808-965-2716   Derek Seichi Agcalon Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in providing the whereabouts of a 51-year old male wanted for an outstanding bench warrant. This individual has no permanent address but frequents the Glenwood area in the Puna District. Derek […]

Hawai`i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305 Media Release During the week of May 22, 2017, through May 28, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 17 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: 961-2332 Report No. C17014510     Media Release A 14-year-old Pahoa boy died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash occurring in Pahoa. On (April 14). at 10:07 p.m. a Puna patrol officer responded to a reported theft of a 2001 Jeep sport-utility vehicle which […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Hāmākua District Sergeant Peter M. Fernandez Phone: 775-7533 Report No. C17014776     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male party involved in a robbery investigation involving the theft of a dark gray 2013 Subaru BRZ two-door sedan, license plates (SBA-186), that occurred in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Officer Justin Hooser Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 229 Report No. C17014799     Media Release A 25-year-old Kailua-Kona man was involved in a two-vehicle traffic casualty on Monday morning (May 29) on Highway 11 north of the 69 mile marker in Naalehu, Hawaii. He has been identified as Eric Figueroa. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department North Hilo District Officer James Pacheco Phone: 962-2120 Report No. C17014794     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a burglary which occurred sometime between (May 28 and May 29) at Umauma Zipline in Ninole. Suspects broke into the warehouse and removed several items including a 2017 Kawasaki Mule 6-person ATV. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2252 Report No.: C17014749     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated a Coroner’s Inquest in connection with a body that was found near Honopue Valley in the Hāmākua district Sunday afternoon (May 28). At 1:46 p.m., the Hawaiʻi Fire Department received […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2252 Report No.: C17014519   Lucas Rivera   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25-year-old Lucas Rivera, Thursday evening (May 25). At 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning, police received several reports in the Puna District of a white pickup truck speeding and overtaking vehicles […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Community Policing Area 1 Operations Lieutenant Robert Fujitake Phone: 961-2350     Media Release South Hilo Community Policing Officers again partnered with Goodwill Aina Keepers to cover up graffiti on buildings in Hilo on May 26, 2017. One of the buildings that received a fresh coat of paint was the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: 961-2244   Officer Kupono Mata   Media Release Officer Kupono Mata (a 6-year police veteran) has been recognized as the Aloha Exchange Club Officer of the Month for March 2017.  This is due to his outstanding performance both as a solo patrolman […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: 961-2244   Officer Cala Arnold     Media Release Officer Cala Arnold (a 10-year police veteran) has been named as the Aloha Exchange Club’s Officer of the Month for May 2017.  Officer Arnold was selected for his apprehension of a suspect with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2252 Report No.: C17007797     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in searching for a 59-year-old Honomū man who was reported missing on (March 20). Glenn S. Oyama was last seen in Hilo on March […]

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

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2252 Report No.: C17014064   Makua Amituanai Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police arrested a 24-year-old Pāhoa man Monday afternoon (May 22) in connection with motor vehicle theft investigation. On Sunday evening (May 21) at 10:32 pm, officers responded to a damaged gate at […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert P. Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release With the approach of the long Memorial Day weekend and the continuation of graduation parties, Hawai’i Police will be on alert to help prevent tragedy on our roads. Officers will conduct DUI checkpoints and roving patrols beginning Friday, May 26, […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: 961-2332 Report No. C17014088   Media Release (update) Police have identified the man who died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash Monday (May 22) on Highway 11, merging from the Keaʻau bypass (Highway 130) in Keaʻau. He was identified as 71-year-old Ulysses Guillermo of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Section Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: 961-2252 Report No.: C17013499   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the body found in Hilo Bay on (May 15). The victim was identified via fingerprints as 46-year-old Arthur Miller III, who had no permanent address. On May 15 at 6:35 p.m. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: (808) 961-2305   Media Release During the week of May 15, 2017, through May 21, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 27 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: 961-2332 Report No. C17014088     Media Release A man died following a one-vehicle crash this morning (May  22) in Keaʻau. His name is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of his family. Responding to an 8:06 a.m. call, police determined that a 1998 […]

  Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Bradley Freitas Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 229 Report No. C17013616     Media Release (update) An autopsy conducted (May 18) determined that the  male operator of a 2008 Nissan Titan who died Wednesday (May 17) after being involved in a two-vehicle traffic collision on the Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway […]