Author Archives: Denise Laitinen

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IIActing Lieutenant Carrie AkinaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 277Report No.: 22-074656 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged three individuals on theft and drug offenses in relation to a theft that occurred at a business in Kona on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Officers from the Area II […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area I                  Captain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 22-073947 Media Release Hawai‘i Island Police detectives have charged 41-year-old Jordan Gino Cacatian in connection with the officer-involved shooting incident that occurred in downtown Hilo on Tuesday afternoon, August 23, 2022. On Sunday evening, August 28, 2022, after being released from the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IIActing Lieutenant Carrie AkinaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 277Report No.: 22-049171 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 58-year-old Xiuhua Shi, who was previously reported as missing, was located in Waikoloa on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251                                                                                      Report No.: 22-075568 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation following a reported shooting accident on Sunday afternoon, August 28, 2022. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Hāmākua patrol officers responded to the Camp Honokaia Boy Scout Camp, near […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IIActing Lieutenant Sharlotte BirdPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 278Report No.: 22-073405 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating an incident involving a weapon that occurred at a school in Hōnaunau on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. When Kona patrol officers responded to the reported incident at the school, they determined […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IIActing Lieutenant Carrie AkinaPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 277Report No.: 22-070658 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 21-year-old Gabriel E. Mendoza, of North Kohala, with felony assault stemming from an altercation that occurred at a Kailua-Kona business establishment in mid-August. On Saturday, August 13, 2022, at […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IIActing Lieutenant Carrie AkinaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 277Report No.: 22-067798 Media Release (Update) Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for the community’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Landon Fairbanks who has been reporting missing. Fairbanks was last seen on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. in the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentAssistant Chief Chad BasqueArea II Operations Bureau  Phone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 283Report No.: 22-074656 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating an incident that occurred in Kailua-Kona involving the discharge of a weapon by an on-duty officer on Thursday afternoon, August 25, 2022, shortly after 5:20 p.m. Officers from the Area II Vice […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area ISergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 22-071442 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have identified the woman involved in the fatal public accident involving a single motor vehicle that was reported on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 6:43 p.m. The incident took place in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 22-073089 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged a 53-year-old man, Kim Kanakamaikai of Hawaiian Acres, with various offenses stemming from a domestic-related incident on Ale Road in Hawaiian Acres, on Saturday night, August 20, 2022. The charges against Kanakamaikai stem […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ICaptain Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251                                                                                      Report No.: 22-074105 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation following an early morning incident in Hilo that left one man dead. On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 6:20 a.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to the Puainako Street […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Paul K. FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release The Hawai`i Police Department announces that it has revised the permitting process for license to carry concealed and unconcealed firearms as a result of the July 23, 2022, Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision in the case of New York […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentOffice of the Police Chief                  Chief Paul K. FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244Report No.: 22-073947 Media Release Hawai’i Island police detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, August 23, 2022, shortly after 4:00 p.m. South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a report of a male party on Keawe Street who was […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IIDetective Donovan KoharaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 267Report Numbers: 22-069878 and 22-066523 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance with locating two individuals wanted on outstanding warrants for their arrest. Both men are also wanted for questioning in criminal investigations. Ronald Patrick Keahonui […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Craig DerasinPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-073568 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 68-year-old Cynthia Macdonald, who was previously reported as missing, was located in Mountain View on Monday, August 22, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-047245 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Zoelynn Puaoi-Pinheiro, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Monday, August 22, 2022, in good health.

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of August 15, 2022, through August 21, 2022, Hawai`i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentAdministration Services SectionSergeant Jason GrounsPhone: (808) 961-2269 Media Release After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the Hawai‘i Police Department is proud to sponsor the 19th annual Cop on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawai‘i with a three-day event at the Hilo and Kona Walmart stores starting at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, August […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer /K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that two male runaways were recently located in Puna in separate instances. Both were found in good health. Fifteen-year-old Connor Uribes, (Report No. 22-071370) was located on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, and 14-year-old […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Craig DerasinPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-073568 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 68-year-old Cynthia Macdonald of Mountain View, who was reported missing.  She was last heard from on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Macdonald is described as Caucasian with fair skin, 5 feet 3 inches […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefPaul K. FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) announces the retirement of longtime narcotics canine Rory, who retired Friday, August 5, 2022. During his seven years of service, this unlikely looking police dog helped take 60 pounds of drugs off the streets of Hawai‘i Island and recovered […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Paul FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted three employees from the rank of Lieutenant to Captain, effective August 16, 2022. Captain Rio Amon-Wilkins, a 23-year veteran of the department, is now assigned to command the Area I Criminal Investigation Division encompassing the Area I […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolLieutenant Todd PatarayPhone: (808) 961-2213Report No.: 22-073260 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old, Henry Henry who is reported missing. He was last seen on Saturday, August 20, 2022, after he left a retail business in the 300 block of Maka‘ala Street, in Hilo, wearing a […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Zenas PachecoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-073181 Media Release  Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning that occurred in the Puna district. On Sunday, August 21, 2022, at approximately 6:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a swimmer in distress at Kehena Beach. Beach bystanders extracted the swimmer from the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Alipate MoleniPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-072432 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Shaelynn Gomes who was reported as a runaway. Gomes was last seen in the vicinity of 8 ½ Mile Camp in Kea‘au on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. wearing […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolCommunity Policing Officer Aaron AbalosPhone: (808) 935-8849 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating seven individuals who have outstanding Big Island Drug Court active warrants: Bronson Lee, 33, Hilo Rachel Shwery, 35, Hilo Cody Vincent, 36, Hilo Kainamamo Lundin, 39, Hilo David Nihipali, 23, Hilo Jaelyn […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Mark KailiPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-071523 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Alika Togi-Branco, who was reported as a runaway. He was last seen on Monday, August 15, 2022, shortly after 9 p.m., in Pahoa wearing a reggae colored surf shorts, white t-shirt, white […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictCaptain Jeremie EvangelistaPhone: (808) 887-3080 Media Release By combining his keen communication and investigative skills with knowledge of crime trends in the community he serves, a South Kohala officer was able to quickly solve a Waikoloa burglary resulting in the arrest of two people. As a result of his efforts, Officer […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Bradley WaikiPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-063201 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Jason Oharra who was reported as a runaway. Oharra was last seen in the area of the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 7:35 p.m., wearing […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Paul K. FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) is looking for qualified people interested in serving our Hawai‘i Island community as part of its upcoming recruitment for entry-level police officers. Recruitment will open on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, and will close at 11:59 p.m., Hawaii […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolActing Sergeant David Po‘ohinaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-071457 Media Release (Update) Hawai‘i Island police report that after conferring with the County Prosecutor’s Office, Jenna Martin has been charged for the offense of escape in the second degree, and bail was set at $10,000. Martin had escaped from police custody on Monday, August […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Keanu Lum WonPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-071743 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Cherish Ahulau-Kaleo who was reported as a runaway. Ahulau-Kaleo was last seen in the vicinity of Kawailani Street and Māmalahoa Highway, (Highway 11), in Hilo on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolActing Sergeant David Po’ohina(808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-071457 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 7:45 a.m., Jenna Martin was located and arrested in Pahoa for escape. Martin is currently being held in custody while further investigation is conducted.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo Patrol  Lieutenant Todd PatarayPhone: (808) 961-2213Report No.: 22-071769 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 47-year-old Sherwood Masaoka who was reported missing. He was last seen on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, around 2 p.m. on  Waiānuenue Avenue in Hilo. He is described as Hawaiian with a tan […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolActing Sergeant David Po‘ohinaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-071457 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 34-year-old Jenna Martin who escaped from police custody on Monday, August 15, 2022, at approximately 6:25 p.m. Martin is described as a local female, around 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall, 130 […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of August 8, 2022, through August 14, 2022, 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. Two of the drivers were under […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 22-071442 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal public accident involving a single motor vehicle, which was reported on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 6:43 p.m., in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in the area of 23rd Avenue and Paradise Drive in Kea‘au. […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-071370 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Connor Uribes who was reported as a runaway. Uribes was last seen in the Ainaloa area of Pahoa during the early morning hours of Monday, August 15, 2022, wearing a yellow […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-070214 Media Release The search for the 14-year-old boy that went missing in waters off Shipman/Haena Beach Park in Puna, has ended and the teen remains missing. The search, in the water and by air, began Thursday, August 11, 2022, and […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolOfficer Jade ThomasPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-070427 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that Alicia Figueira, who was previously reported missing, was located in Kona on Sunday, August 14, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 22-047245 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for assistance in locating 15-year-old Zoeylynn Puaoi-Pinheiro of Puna, who was previously reported as a runaway. She was last seen at a residence in the Hawaii Paradise Park subdivision in Kea‘au […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolOfficer Jade ThomasPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-070427 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Alicia Figueira of Kona. She was last seen in the Kona Palisades area sometime in July 2022. She is described as Caucasian, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 120 pounds, with brown hair […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-070214           Media Release The Hawai‘i Fire Department is continuing the search for the 14-year-old boy that went missing in waters off Shipman/Haena Beach Park in Puna, on Thursday afternoon, August 11, 2022.   The boy, along with his 16-year-old brother, their […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHāmākua PatrolSchool Resource Officer Blake RagocosPhone: (808) 775-7533 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hāmākua Community Policing Section would like to congratulate all the winners and thank all the participants who partook in the second-annual Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League/DARE Hawaii Back to School Fishing Tournament on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the Laupāhoehoe […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-070214                                  Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating the possible drowning of a 16-year-old boy and his missing 14-year-old brother in waters off Shipman/Haena Beach in Puna. On Thursday afternoon, August 11, 2022, at 3:20 p.m. Puna Patrol officers along with […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Onan MasaokaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-069082 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 17-year-old Kaiea Fleming-White, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Puna on Monday, August 8, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Jason MiyashiroPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-068556 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect wanted for questioning in connection with a terroristic threatening investigation. The investigation stems from an incident that occurred in the Eden Roc subdivision in Mountain View on Saturday, August 6, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Community Policing SectionSergeant Michael D. HardiePhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 259 Media Release West Hawai‘i residents are invited to attend Coffee With a Cop events on: Tuesday, August 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Royal Kona Coffee Center, 83-5427 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain Cook. Thursday, August 18, from 8:00 a.m. to […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo Community PolicingLieutenant William DerrPhone: (808) 961-2350 Media Release As part of Hawai‘i Police Department’s ongoing efforts to educate citizens about the dangers of impaired driving, speeding, and reckless driving, the Hilo Community Policing Section conducted a sign waiving event on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Honomū. In the wake of recent traffic […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-069762 Media Release On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., 26-year-old Courtney Taylor Clenney, of an Austin, Texas address, was arrested without incident at an undisclosed location in Laupahoehoe.  Members of the Hawai‘i Police Department assisted and stood by while […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolOfficer Roger CarvalhoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report Numbers: 22-068077 and 22-069194 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Kayzlyn Grammer, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Sunday, August, 7, 2022, in good health (Report #22-068077). However, Grammer subsequently ran away again on Monday, August, 8, and […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Community Policing SectionSergeant Michael D. HardiePhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 259 Media Release The public is invited to talk story with officers from Hawai‘i Police Department at three Coffee With a Cop events this month in west Hawai‘i. These popular community events provide the public an informal way to get to know their […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-069396 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have charged the 17-year-old student accused of threatening students and school personnel Tuesday morning, August 9, 2022, at Kea’au High School. (The male student was previously reported to be age 16.) On Tuesday afternoon, shortly […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of August 1, 2022, through August 7, 2022, Hawai`i Island police arrested 16 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 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-069396  Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested a 16-year-old student in connection with threats he made towards other students. The initial verbal threat was made in-person, and later followed up with a general threat the suspect allegedly posted online. The […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-017796 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 16-year-old Shayla Smith-Akiona, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Puna on Monday, August 8, 2022, in good health.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Onan MasaokaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report Numbers: 22-067323 and 22-069082 Media Release Hawai’i Island police report that 17-year-old Kaiea Fleming-White, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in good health on Thursday, August, 4, 2022, in Mountain View. However, Fleming-White was reported as a runaway again on Friday, August, 5, and […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Debney JaramilloPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.:  22-068077 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Kayzlyn Grammer who was reported as a runaway. Grammer was last seen in the 1700 block of Kinoole Street in Hilo on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 4:45 a.m. wearing a […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Sean PhelanPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-055136 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation. Police are seeking to identify the man who is wanted for questioning in the theft of a wallet, which was reported stolen on Friday, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-056852 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 17-year-old Kelis Garmon-Mercado, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Sunday, August 7, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolLieutenant Paul Kim(808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-068348 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a female suspect wanted for questioning in a robbery investigation. The investigation stems from an incident that occurred at a store on Puainako Street in Hilo on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 4:55 p.m. The female suspect is […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-023667 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Kayzlyn Grammer, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on  Friday, August 5, 2022 in good health.

Hawai`i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. KeltnerProgram ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Dept. and the State Department of Transportation report that starting today, Friday, August 5, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. vehicles traveling eastbound (downhill) on Puainako St. will no longer be able turn left into Waiākea Intermediate and Waiākea elementary schools. Motorists are […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Aron TomotaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 253Report No.: 22-067798 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Landon Fairbanks who has been reported missing. He was last seen on Wednesday August 3, 2022, around 12:00 p.m. in the area of Two-Step beach in Hōnaunau wearing a […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolCaptain Scott AmaralPhone: (808) 965-2716 Media Release For his exceptional investigative police work and lifesaving efforts during an incident involving the kidnapping and torture of a male victim, Officer Michael Sailer was honored as Officer of the Month for June 2022 by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i during a ceremony […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release August is Pedestrian Safety Month and as part of a statewide effort to increase awareness about pedestrian safety, Hawai‘i Police Department is offering safety tips to motorists and pedestrians. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to transportation, but at one time […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-062495 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Eleiana Saunoa, who was previously reported as a runaway,  was located in Puna on  Friday, July 29, 2022 in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 22-066906 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged 58-year-old David Scott Paulino for two counts of abuse family household member, first degree sex assault, and first degree terroristic threating after responding to a domestic incident that occurred on Sunday, July […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No. 22-067323 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Kaiea Fleming-White who was reported as a runaway. Fleming-White was last seen on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in the area of Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo wearing a black t-shirt, black […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of July 25, 2022, through July 31, 2022, Hawai`i Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers were under […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-066728 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police report that 13-year-old Zaydie-Rain Andrade-Takahashi, who was reported as a runaway, was located in Pahoa on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Greg HortonPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-019102 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Lokelani Troche-Nobriga, who was reported as a runaway, was located in Kea‘au on Monday, August 1, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area ISergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391 Report No.: 22-067005 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a three-vehicle collision that occurred on Monday, August 1, 2022, on Māmalahoa Highway in Pepe‘ekeō in which a 15-year-old male was killed.   Responding to the collision, which was reported at 6:09 p.m., […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-058803 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are investigating the discovery of a body found Wednesday evening, July 27, 2022, in the Ka‘ū district. Detectives with the Area I Criminal Investigation Section were alerted to the location of a partially buried body […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, Jr.                      Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 22-066523 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Drosstain Pua of Kona and a second unidentified male suspect who are wanted for questioning in connection with an attempted murder investigation. Pua, who […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Onan MasaokaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-066809 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police arrested a 24-year-old woman for theft and terroristic threatening for an incident that occurred at a business in Pāhoa on Monday morning, August 1, 2022, during which the female suspect brandished a firearm. At approximately 9:02 a.m,, Puna Patrol officers […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Aron TomotaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 253Report No.: 22-065913 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a burglary that occurred on the 75-200 block of Kalani Street in Kailua-Kona at the facility of a worldwide organization that assists members of the community through donations. It was reported that sometime between Tuesday, July […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo Community Policing SectionCommunity Police Officer Christopher FukumotoPhone: (808) 961-8849 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their warning to the public about a recent scam involving the selling of counterfeit jewelry. During the past two months, police have seen an increase in the reports of these types of scams and have initiated multiple […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-066728 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Zaydie-Rain Andrade-Takahashi who was reported as a runaway. Andrade-Takahashi was last seen in the Hawaiian Beaches area on Saturday, July 30, 2022, wearing an unknown colored spaghetti-strap styled top, light blue […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-058809 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 17-year-old Anuhea Pinheiro-Basque, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictCommunity Policing Officer Justin CabantingPhone: (808) 887-3080 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section would like to congratulate all the winners and thank all the participants who partook in the Kohala Keiki Fishing Derby on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Kawaihae at the Pua Ka ‘Ilima ‘O Kawaihae […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna DistrictOfficer Bryson MiyosePhone: (808) 965-2716 Media Release An interagency warrant sweep consisting of officers from the Hawai‘i Police Department, Hawaii State Sheriff’s Department and Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) was conducted in Puna on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, resulting in the arrest of 10 wanted individuals for a total of […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentAdministrative Services Communications SectionLieutenant Robert Fujitake Jr.Phone: (808) 961-8808 Media Release  Hawai‘i Island police report that Hawaiian Telecom has successfully conducted follow-up repairs to its fiber line and that cell and landline phone service to the west side of the island is now fully restored. The department thanks the public for their patience while […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentAdministrative Services Communications SectionLieutenant Robert Fujitake Jr.Phone: (808) 961-8808 Media Release  Hawaii Police Department reports that west Hawaii residents may experience issues using 9-1-1 and the police department’s non-emergency phone line this evening as Hawaiian Telcom continues to conduct repairs on a fiber line break affecting telephone and cell phone communications in West […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolCaptain Scott AmaralPhone: (808) 965-2716 Media Release A recent police recruit, just two weeks into his new assignment as a solo patrol officer, played a pivotal role in locating a missing five-year-old autistic girl just minutes after she was reported missing. For his keen observations and quick thinking during the incident, Officer […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IIDetective Tyler Prokopec                  Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 224Report No.: 22-046995 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Adam Strecker, of South Kona, who is wanted for an outstanding warrant of arrest in connection with several criminal investigations. Known to frequent the areas […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentAdministrative Services Communications SectionLieutenant Robert Fujitake Jr.Phone: (808) 961-8808 Media Release  Hawai‘i Island police report that Hawaiian Telecom has successfully repaired its fiber line and that cell and landline phone service to the west side of the island is now fully restored. The department thanks the public for their patience while this situation was […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionProgram Manager Torey KeltnerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release With island keiki heading back to school soon, the Hawai‘i Police Department is encouraging motorists to drive safely when approaching school zones. We know that these areas have a high number of young pedestrians that interact with vehicle traffic. Hawai‘i Island police encourage […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentAdministrative Services Communications SectionLieutenant Robert Fujitake Jr.Phone: (808) 961-8808 Media Release  Hawaii Police Department reports that they were informed by Hawaiian Telcom of a fiber line break affecting telephone and cell phone communications in West Hawai‘i, including  the Kona, Ka’u, and Waikoloa areas. This line break is also impacting the public’s ability to […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Paul RosePhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-064798 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 49-year-old Jason Bjune, who had previously been reported as missing, was located in Kapoho in good health today, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Police thank the public for their assistance in this matter.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area IISergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 22-064204 Media Release (Update #1) Hawai‘i Island police have located one of two vehicles involved in a recent pedestrian fatality in Kona and are renewing their request for information on leads about the second vehicle involved in the incident. A […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of July 18, through July 24, 2022, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Three of the drivers were under the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Aron TomotaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 253Report No.: 22-064288 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible medical incident that resulted in the death of scuba diver in the waters at Wawaloli Beach, commonly referred to as Otec, on Sunday, July 24. 2022. Just after 12:00 p.m., police responded to a […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Paul RosePhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-064798 Media Release Hawaii Island police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating 49-year-old Jason Bjune of Kalapana who has been reported missing. He was last seen on Monday, July 25, 2022 around 6:45 p.m. on Government Beach Road in an area known as Kalamanu […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo Community Policing SectionSchool Resource Officer Michael Matsumura Phone: (808) 961-8849 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Activities League (HI-PAL) would like to congratulate all the winners and thank all of the participants of the second annual Blue Light fishing tournament held on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Kealoha Beach Park (Four Mile) in Hilo. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-058809 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Mary Costner, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Kona on Sunday, July 24, 2022, in good health.

Hawaii Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictOfficer Robert Mckay Jr.Phone: (808) 887-3080Police Report No.: 22-062245 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for the identity of person(s) responsible for shooting approximately 17 shots from a 9mm pistol at the Kawaihae LST Landing (aka LSD) beach area.      An Allied Security officer reported that on Sunday, July 17, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area IISergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 22-064204 Media Release Police are asking the public for information after a Kailua-Kona woman died following a hit-and-run collision on Sunday, July 24, 2022, on Kuakini Highway, (Highway 11), 150 yards south of the 119 mile marker in North Kona. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area IISergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 22-063698 Media Release A 17-year-old female died following a single-vehicle collision on Friday, July 22, 2022, on the Old Saddle Road (Waki‘i Road), .3 mile west, (makai), of the 44 mile marker in South Kohala. The 17-year-old has been positively […]