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Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Sergeant Norbert Serrao Jr. Phone: (808) 961-2311 Report No. C18022552   ” 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 Theft that was reported on Wednesday evening at a restaurant on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo. At approximately 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Detective/ Sergeant Calvin Delaries, Jr. Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 304 Report No. C18020162   ” 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 16-year-old Ryan Hernandez who was  reported missing on, (July 17). He was last […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Ka‘ū Patrol Division, Area II Captain Miles Chong Phone: (808) 939-2520 Report No. C18021968 ” 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 with locating a 56-year-old man who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Captain Chad Basque Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 263 Report No.C18022072   ” 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 (July 25, 2017), the Area II Criminal Investigations Section investigated the death of a 3-year-old who expired at North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital. An autopsy was […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 230 Report No. C18021429       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the male and female found dead at an apartment complex in Kailua-Kona, on Friday, (August 3), as 48-year-old Joy K. Mills-Ferren and 56-year-old Bradley A. Wood-Ferren. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                           Criminal Investigation Division                                                    Captain Ranmdall Medeiros Phone:(808)  961-2251 Report No. C18021345       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 28-year-old Puna woman with a variety of felony and misdemeanor offenses in connection with a domestic violence related incident that occurred in Glenwood Sunday morning, (August 12). […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of August 6, through August 12, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Administrative Services Section Safety Coordinator, Sergeant Jason N. 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 Once again, the Hawai‘i Police Department is proud to sponsor the annual “Cop on Top” fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawai‘i. This event will be held in East and West […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District, Area I Captain Kenneth A. K. Quiocho Phone:  808-965-2716 Report No. C18016684/C18016689PN   ” 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 Gilbert DeSa who is wanted on an outstanding warrant. He is described as 5-feet-8-inches, weighing about […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 230 Report No. C18021623   ” 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 18-year-old Makana Deniz who has been reported as missing. Deniz is described as […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Section Lieutenant Robert Fujitake Phone: (808) 961-2350 Report No. C18021626   ” 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 Police have arrested and charged two individuals for liquor violations in Downtown Hilo. Today, at 10:40 a.m., Jeremy Hall, 42-years-old and Henry Hillis, 67-years-old, both of no permanent addresses, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of July 30, through August 5, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 230 Report No. C18021429       Media Request Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the death of a man and woman at an apartment complex in Kailua-Kona. At approximately 9:49 a.m., this morning, (August 3), police responded to an apartment […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio S. Amon- Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 230 Report No. C11015077   ” 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 help with the disappearance of a 42-year-old North Kona woman who was reported […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Section, Area II Sergeant Roy 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 Kona Police partnered with the Kona Prosecutor’s Office to form a team named ‘Hope Brigade’ for Relay For Life 2018, which was held Saturday, (July 14), from 5:00 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of July 23, through July 29, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 15 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                            349 Kapiʻolani Street Hilo, Hawaiʻi, 96720                                                                            Major Samuel Jelsma                                                    Phone: (808) 965-2716       Media Release On Tuesday, (July 31), from 12:00 p.m. through 1:30 p.m., Hawaiʻi Island police will be shutting down Highway 11 between Kukui Camp Road and North Kulani Road in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                            349 Kapiʻolani Street Hilo, Hawaiʻi, 96720                                                                            Major Samuel Jelsma                                                    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 (Update) The Hawaiʻi Police Department announces the funeral service for Fallen Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa, killed in the line of duty 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 East Hawaiʻi Aloha Exchange Club has named Officer Keith Simeona as Officer of the Month of (June). Officer Simeona is an 11-year veteran assigned to the South Hilo […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol, Area II Lieutenant Rio Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext.230 Report No. C18020768     Media Release (Update) Shortly after 11:00 p.m., on Thursday evening, (July 26), Brian Lee Smith, 49-years-old, called police dispatch from a business in the Captain Cook area and requested to turn himself into police. Kona Patrol […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18017673   ” 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 49-year-old Brian Lee Smith who is wanted on outstanding warrants. He is described […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                            Criminal Investigation Division                                                     Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18019940       Media Release (Update No. 5) Hawaiʻi Island police are continuing the investigation into individuals who may have provided assistance to Justin Waiki while on the run after he shot and killed Officer Bronson Kaliloa, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of July 16, through July 22, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 11 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. So far this year, there have been 639 DUI arrests compared with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                           Criminal Investigation Division                                                   Captain Randall Medeiros Phone (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18019940   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release (Update No. 4) Hawaiʻi Island police are continuing the investigation into individuals who may have provided assistance to Justin Waiki while on the run after he […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                         349 Kapiʻolani Street Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720                                                                             Major Samuel Jelsma                                                Phone: (808) 965-2716       Media Release Hawaiʻi Police Department announces the funeral service for Fallen Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa, killed in the line of duty on, (July 17). He is survived by his wife […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18019965   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release (Update No. 3) On (July 22), at 2:30 p.m., Harvey Damo was arrested and charged for two counts each of Terroristic Threatening 1st, Resisting […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18020179     ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]         Media Release (Update No. 2) The three individuals initially arrested for Hindering Prosecution on Friday, (July 20), have been charged.   Detectives with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18020179           Media Release (Update) The three individuals initially arrested for Hindering Prosecution on Friday, (July 20), have been charged.   Detectives with the Area II Criminal Investigation Section continued to investigate […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II operations Major Robert Wagner Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 249 Report no. C18019940       Media Release (Update) The investigation is continuing into the most recent shooting that occurred on South Point Road in Kaʻū which resulted in the death of Justin Waiki. The case is being handled by the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Operations Major Robert Wagner Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 249 Report No. C18019940     Media Release On (July 20), acting on information received on suspect Justin Waiki, police responded to the area of South Point in the Kaʻū district.  At about 2:45 p.m., police officers established a checkpoint where officers […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244 Report No. C18019940   ” 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 still searching for Justin Waiki for the murder of Officer Bonson K. Kailioa who was fatally shot in Mountain View on Tuesday […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18019965   ” 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 two officer-involved shooting incidents that occurred Thursday, (July 18), in the areas of Keauhou and Napoopoo Road.  At about […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Police Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244 Report No. C18019940       Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police are continuing the search for Justin Waiki for the murder of Officer Bonson K. Kaliloa, who was fatally shot while on a traffic stop on a vehicle […]

Hawai’I Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Kimo Keliipaakaua Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 229 Report No. C18020041       Media Release A 73-year-old Texas man died following a vehicle-bicycle crash Thursday morning, (July 19), on Queen Kaahumanu Highway Route 19 near the 85-mile marker. He has been identified as Roy Johnson. Responding […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244 Report No. C18019940   ” 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) This update is to put a face to the name of the fallen officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa to show how senseless his death was, by bringing the […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Officer Kimo Keliipaakaua Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 229 Report No. C18019853       Media Release A 61-year-old Nevada man died following a two-vehicle crash Monday, (July 16), in South Kona near the 88-mile marker of Hawaiʻi Belt Road, Highway 11. He has been identified as 61-year-old Mark Brown. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18019664    ” 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 34-year-old man for Robbery and Unauthorized Entry into a Motor Vehicle. On Sunday, (July 15), morning, at approximately […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of July 9, through July 15, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 14 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic accident. So far […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Officer Kimo Keliipaakaua Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext 229 Report No. C18019737       Media Release A 45-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a four-vehicle crash Monday, (July 16), in North Kona near the 18-mile marker of the Māmalahoa Highway Route 190. He has been identified as Gerald Wahinekapu. Responding […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C18019727       Media Release A 48-year-old Hilo man died following a single-vehicle crash Monday morning, (July 16), on Highway 130 in Keaʻau. He was identified as Peter Veincent Jr. Responding to a 12:57 a.m. call, police determined that a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Kevin Brodie Phone: (808) 935-3311 ReportNo. C18019439       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located 12-year-old Niau Paulos who was reported as missing yesterday, (July 12). He was found this morning, (July 13), at about 11:15 a.m. in Waimea in good condition.  

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                                            Criminal Investigation Division                                                    Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18019482       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident reported last night, (July 12), occurring in Glenwood on Highway 11 near the intersection with North and South Glenwood roads. Responding to the 9:15 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Section, Area II Detective Sean Smith Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 311 Report No.  C18019322   ” 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 Wednesday, (July 11), at approximately 8:00 a.m., Area II Vice officers, and Special Enforcement Unit officers executed a search warrant at a residence off Puu […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Kevin Brodie Phone: (808) 935-3311 ReportNo. C18019439   ” 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 12-year-old Niau Paulos who has been reported as missing. He is 5-feet-six-inches, 120 pounds with a medium […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18018065   ” 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 40-year-old Hilo man reported missing. Ryan Buckley was last seen just after midnight, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area I Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone:(808) 961-2332 Report No. C18019280       Media Release (Update) Police have identified the man who died from injuries sustained in a 2-car crash, Tuesday afternoon, (July 10), on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, (Saddle Road). He was identified as 71-year-old Roger Vargas […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer A. Tomata Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18018471       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 28-year-old Alvin C. Haili-Barawis yesterday, (July 10), at 1:30 p.m. in Kona. He was charged for his two bench warrants totaling $100,000 and also arrested and charged for resisting […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C18019280       Media Release An adult male died following a 2-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, (July 11), on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, (Saddle Road), in the North Hilo District. His name is being withheld pending identification and notification of […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Clarence Davies Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. C18019280       Media Release An adult male died following a 2-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, (July 11), on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, (Saddle Road), in the North Hilo District. His name is being withheld pending identification and notification of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18018838   ” 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 releasing a composite sketch of a suspect who is wanted in connection with a robbery incident in Puna. At 10:18 a.m., Friday, (July 6), […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of July 2, through July 8, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 30 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of […]

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 Hawaiʻi Island police Officer Andrew Springer has been selected as the Aloha Exchange Clubs Officer of the Month of May 2018. Officer Springer, a 4-year member of the force, was […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Clifford Antonio Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18017495   ” 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 36-year-old Kainoa Andaya-Visser who is wanted on outstanding warrants. He is described as being 6-feet, 240 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club has named Officer Tyler Jelsma as the Officer of the Month of April 2018. Officer Jelsma has been a Police Officer with the Hawaii Police Department […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, Area I Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18018523   ” 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) Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two males in conjunction with the investigation into a home invasion robbery that occurred in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Sergeant Calvin Delaries Jr. Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 304 Report No. C18005119   ” 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 17-year-old Jacob Mead who has been reported as missing. Mead was last seen in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio. S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 230 Report No. C18018379       Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located the North Kohala man who had been reported missing. 23-year-old Israel Victorino-Rabang was located Tuesday morning, (July 3), in Hawi. He is deceased. The […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18018523     Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two male suspects responsible for a home invasion robbery which occurred at a home in the Orchidland subdivision in Puna early this morning, (July 3). […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 230 Report No. C18018379   ” 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 with locating a North Kohala man who has been reported missing. 23-year-old Israel Victorino-Rabang was […]

Hawaii Police Department Lt. Royce Serrao Phone (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18018418   ” 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 (Missing) Hawaiʻi Island police need your help in locating Samantha Mcvay who has been reported as missing. Age 29, 5-feet-7-inches, 135 pounds, shoulder-length red hair. Last seen in Hilo. Please call the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer A. Tomata (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18018471   ” 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 28-year-old Alvin C. Haili-Barawis. He is wanted on two bench warrants totaling $100,000. He is described as 5-feet-6-inches, 180 pounds with brown […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of June 25, through July 1, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226       Media Release In Hawai’i, we love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks. But all too often the festivities turn tragic on our roads. This iconic American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Division, Area I Lieutenant Robert Almeida Phone: (808) 961-2213 Report No. C18018065   ” 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 with locating a South Hilo man who has been reported missing. 40-year-old Ryan Buckley, who was last […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division Captain Randall Medeiros Phone: (808) 961-2251 Report No. C18018066                                              ” 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 shot at a suspect during an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday, (June 27), in Panaʻewa.  At about 11:35 p.m., police were investigating a suspected stolen vehicle […]

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 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Officer Gibson Kahele Phone: (808) 961-2213 Report No. C18007859   ” 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 52-year-old Hilo woman who is wanted for Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Motor Vehicle.  Jozan Mei-Ling Buckley-Francisco also known as […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Lieutenant Robert Almeida Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18017909   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Kolten Mychal Quevedo who frequents the South Hilo areas of Papaikou, Pepeekeo, Honomu, and Hakalau. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646  ext. 230 Report No. C18017673   ” 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 have charged a 49-year-old Hōnaunau man in connection with the shooting incident on Painted Church Road in South Kona on Saturday afternoon, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808 326-4646 ext. 266 Report No. C18013539   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release (Update No. 1) Police are renewing their request for community members to be on the lookout for 67-year-old Deborah Wiley who remains missing from […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Sergeant Edwin A. Buyten Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext.253 Report No. C18017748       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged a Kailua-Kona man in connection with a robbery incident At 11:47 a.m., Sunday morning, (June 24), the victim, a 65-year-old Kailua-Kona man told police that he was stopped on Kuakini Highway […]

Hawai`i Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: 961-2226 June 25, 2018       Media Release During the week of June 18, through June 24, 2018, Hawai`i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  So […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of June 18, through June 24, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. So far […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 230 Report No. C18017673       Media Release Hawai’i Island police are continuing the investigation of a shooting incident on Painted Church Road in South Kona on Saturday afternoon, (June 23). Responding to a call just before 3:00 p.m., […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Division, Area I Lieutenant Robert Almeida Phone: (808) 961-2213 Report No. C18016622   ” 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- Composite Drawing) Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating an incident in which a 34-year-old female was assaulted in Hilo. On, (June 13), at about 2:28 p.m., […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Detective David Matsushima Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 224 Report No. C18017557       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police report that around 11:16 a.m., today (June 22), three brush fires were reported along Highway 190, at the 26, 21 and 18-mile markers between Kailua-Kona and Kamuela. Highway […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Police, Area I Officer Dustin Samapaga Phone: (808) 935-3311 or (808) 965-2716 Report No. C18011614   ” 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 12-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing. Yasmyne Gascon-Caravalho was last seen in Keaʻau on, (April 24). She […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18017136   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   Media Release (Update) Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance with locating a Mt. View man who was reported missing. 89-year-old Akio Yogi was last seen […]

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

Hawaiʻi Police Department                              349 Kapiʻolani Street, Hilo Major Samuel Jelsma                                               Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. C18017266   ” 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 reported missing person that occurred within a designated evacuation area inundated by lava. The missing person is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Lt. Allan Watanabe Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. C18017410      Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested a female within the Leilani Estates subdivision after it was discovered that she had unlawfully taken up residence in an unfinished house under construction on Alapai Street. On Thursday morning, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū District, Area II Captain Kenneth A. K. Quiocho Phone: (808) 939-2520 Report No. C18017297   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release A report from the public of a suspicious man in a vehicle parked near Ocean View leads to arrest and the recovery of a firearm and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Area II Sergeant Edwin A. Buyten Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 253 Report No. C18015125   ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]     Media Release South Kohala Patrol & The Area II Special Enforcement Unit is actively seeking Eyan K. Chong, a 29-year-old who frequents the South Kohala Area, (Waikoloa […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Reynold Kahalewai Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 226 Report No.  C18017063   ” 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 Monday, (June 18), at approximately 8:00 a.m., Area II Vice officers, and Special Enforcement Unit officers arrested 47-year-old Francis Kekona off Kaiminani Drive without incident. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Division, Area I Captain Gregory Esteban Phone: (808) 961-2214 Report No. C18016622       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating an incident in which a 34-year-old female was assaulted in Hilo. On, (June 13), at about 2:28 p.m., the victim reported to police that at about 1:00 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18017136   ” 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 with locating a Mt. View man who was reported missing. 89-year-old Akio Yogi was last seen at 6;00 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of June 11, through June 17, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 27 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. 226       Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department has recently received reports of counterfeit twenty and one hundred dollar bills that have been circulating amongst several business establishments in the Kailua-Kona area. At first glance, the counterfeit […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Detective Calvin Delaries, Jr. Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 304 Report No. C17036118       Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located 17-year-old Keala Liu of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed in Keaʻau on Thursday afternoon, (June 14).      

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kau District, Area II Captain Kenneth A. K. Quiocho Phone: (808) 939-2520 Report No. C18016425   ” 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 Mei Tanaka who was wanted for several warrants. Police requested information on her whereabouts from the public back in, (January). On, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of June 4, through June 10, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18015974                           ” template=”/var/www/vhosts/www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged 27-year-old Keola Werner-Kealoha in connection with a burglary of the police substation at the Moʻoheau Bus Terminal in Downtown Hilo. At […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry D. Bird (808) 326-4646 ext. 226 Report No.C18016247     Media Release  Hawaiʻi Police detectives are investigating an incident involving a boat that ran aground which resulted in one death.  Saturday evening, (June 9), at about 8:00 p.m., the Hawaiʻi County Fire Department received an emergency call regarding a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻu Patrol Division, Area II                             Officer Clayton Tayamen Phone: (808) 939-2520                                            Report No. C18004792       ” 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 help in identifying the person whose image was captured on a surveillance camera in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Miles Chong Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. C18015974                               ” 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 burglary of the police substation at the Moʻoheau Bus Terminal in Downtown Hilo. At 7:26 a.m., Thursday morning, (June 7), police […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol, Area I Sgt. Norbert Serrao Jr. Phone: (808) 961-2213 Report No. C18015908   ” 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 Puna man who was reported missing. Police are looking for 47-year-old Roger W. Toler […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Rio. S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 230 Report No. C18015610   ” 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 have charged a 33-year-old Captain Cook man in connection with a domestic violence-related incident. Matthew M. Santos was arrested by patrol officers […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Program Manager Torey Keltner Phone: (808) 961-2226         Media Release During the week of May 28, through June 3, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. So far […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department 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 Members of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, (Pacific Island Region), visited the Hawai’i Police Department on Monday, (June 4), to “Thank” members of the department who are working for […]