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Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolLieutenant Grant K. ToddPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-035091 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the community’s assistance in locating 43-year-old Michael Kuahuia of Hilo, who has been reported missing and is in need of medication.  Kuahuia is described as a local male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 270 pounds, with dyed […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKaʻū PatrolSergeant Chris CorreiaPhone: (808) 939-2520Report No.: 22- 035083 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with locating 61-year-old Paul Calverase of Kaʻū who was reported missing. He was last seen in the Ocean View area on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Calverase may also be driving a gray colored […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IIDetective Carrie AkinaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 277Report No.: 22-014873 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department would like to remind Hawai‘i residents who are covered offenders, (convicted sex offender or an offender against minors), that they are required to register with the Attorney General and comply with the provisions […]

Hawai‘i Police Department                           Criminal Investigation Division – Area 1Lieutenant Royce SerraoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-034339 Media Release On Thursday, April 21, 2022, members of Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area 1 Vice Section arrested 33-year-old Seth Alan Pahinui Spidell of Hilo following the execution of a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the Keaukaha Hawaiian Homes subdivision […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentKona PatrolLieutenant Levon StevensPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 253Report No.: 22-034472 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are actively investigating a possible drowning that occurred at Hōnaunau Bay (also known as “Two Step”) on Thursday afternoon, April 21, 2022. Shortly after 2 p.m. police responded to Hōnaunau Bay after a Hawai‘i visitor reported finding the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 22-034589 Media Release Hawaii Island police are investigating a traffic collision involving two vehicles that resulted in a motorcyclist being critically injured. The collision occurred on Thursday evening, April 21, 2022, at the intersection of Māmalahoa Highway, (Highway 19), and Hau Street in the Wainaku […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Michael SantosPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 20-062436 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are continuing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 46-year-old Derek Lee Aiona, who was reported missing two years ago. Aiona was last seen in the Puna district on Monday, August 10, 2020, and is known to frequent the […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictCaptain Jeremie EvangelistaPhone: (808) 887-3080 Media Release As part of their ongoing efforts to stay engaged with the Hawai‘i Island community, the Hawai‘i Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites area residents to attend “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Waimea […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Lawrence KobayashiPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-034173 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 on Keonaona Street in Hilo on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. She is described as Hawaiian with […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Aron TomotaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 253Report No.: 22-033511 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance locating 23-year-old Joshua Waterman, who is known to frequent the areas of Ali‘i Drive and the Old Kona Airport in Kailua-Kona. Waterman is described as Caucasian with a medium build, 5 feet 10 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Nelson Cacho, Sr.Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-028311 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 16-year-old Kelis Garmon-Mercado, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo in good health on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Paul FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release Police Chief Paul Ferreira has announced two promotions to the rank of Major, effective April 15, 2022.  John Briski, a 24-year veteran of the department, is now assigned to the Area I Field Operations Bureau, which encompasses the police department’s East Hawaii districts […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Charrise WakitaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-033760 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the community’s assistance in locating 56-year-old Ricky Rios of Kurtistown who has been reported missing.  He was last seen on Monday, April 18, 2022 around 5 p.m. in the area of Hawaiian Acres in Kurtistown wearing a pink […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Shawn TinglePhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-033627 Media Release Shortly after 1 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, a 29-year-old visitor from Vermont was arrested for second-degree assault after an incident at a residence in Pāhoa. At 1:10 a.m., Puna patrol officers responded to a report of an assault that occurred at […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of April 11, through April 17, 2022, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 15 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IIDetective Donovan Kohara   Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 267Report No.: 22-033141 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with locating 42-year-old Sham Freitas of Ka‘ū, who is wanted on several outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations. Freitas is described as […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolLieutenant Levon StevensPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-033079 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are searching for 15-year-old Meletupou Hoponoa who was reported as a runaway. Hoponoa was last seen leaving her residence on Oni Oni Street in Kailua-Kona at 9:05 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, wearing black pants, a green shirt, and brown sandals. She is described as […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Lawrence KobayashiPhone: (808) 961-2213Report No. 22-032083 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Uilani Ahuna who was reported as a runaway. Ahuna was last seen in the 1700 block of Kinoole Street in Hilo on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. wearing black […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Lawrence KobayashiPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-028311 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Kelis Garmon-Mercado who was reported as a runaway. Garmon-Mercado is described as Caucasian, about 5’08” tall, 317 pounds, large build, brown shoulder length curly hair, and brown eyes. She was last […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of April 4, through April 10, 2022, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers were under the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 21-108254 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Esteban Dehoyos who is wanted for an outstanding warrant totaling $19,000 for assault in the second degree. Known to frequent the Hilo and Puna districts, Dehoyos is […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-009381 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 14-year-old Uilani Ahuna, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Kona in good health on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitActing Sergeant Jared CabatuPhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 22-031587 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a critical traffic collision involving two vehicles that occurred on Tuesday, at 8:32 a.m., April 12, 2022, on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in the area of the 17 mile marker in Hilo. Police investigating the traffic […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Police ChiefChief Paul K. FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release For his relentless determination in the apprehension of two suspects involved in an array of crimes involving firearms, drugs, and a stolen vehicle, Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Jonathan Rapoza was honored with the Haweo Award during a ceremony held at […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release In conjunction with the 59th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the makai, or northerly, direction on Kalanikoa Street between Pi‘ilani Street to Kuawa […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: C17022092 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Parker Godwin, also known as, Amanda Burnell. She was last seen in early August 2017, in the Kalapana area in Puna. Godwin is described […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 22-030793 Media Release On Saturday evening, April 9, 2022, detectives from the Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area I Criminal Investigation Division arrested 50-year-old Monika Santos, 25-year-old Journee Cortez, and 31-year-old Paul Abiley Jr. for first-degree custodial interference after they turned themselves in […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 22-030793 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating additional suspects —two women and a man—in a custodial interference investigation involving an 11-month-old infant, Alixea Fernanadez-Santos.  Monika Santos, age 50, of Mountain View is 4 feet 11 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-020568 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 in good health on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police investigating a rash of burglaries in the Hilo area during the month of March have arrested and charged three men for an array of offenses. Two of the three men are also suspects in additional cases still […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 22-028011 Media Release The driver who died following a single-vehicle collision on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 190), in North Kona has been positively identified as 27-year-old Andrew Charles Clark Honoka‘a. Responding to a 9:00 p.m. call, police determined that […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHāmākua PatrolLieutenant Roylen ValeraPhone: (808) 775-7533Report No.: 22-027240 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’ assistance seeking information or witnesses regarding a recent vandalism incident at a cemetery in Nīnole. Sometime between Sunday March 27, 2022 and Tuesday, March 29, 45 headstones were damaged at the Honohina Hongwanji Cemetery located […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKa‘ū Patrol DivisionCaptain Miles ChongPhone: (808) 939-2520Report No.: 22-027787 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged a man and woman, in connection with a burglary that occurred in Ka‘ū on the morning of Thursday, March 31, 2022. Responding to an 8:15 a.m. call, police determined that a construction employee arriving at […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 22-028011 Media Release A 27-year-old man died following a single-vehicle collision on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 190), just south of the 17 mile marker in North Kona. The man has not been positively identified pending notification of next of […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of March 21, 2022, through March 27, 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. One of the drivers was under […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Zenas PachecoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-027272 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged a 17-year-old male after he brought a weapon to the Kamehameha Schools campus in Kea‘au on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Around 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Puna patrol responded to a report of a student possibly in possession […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-026337 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have identified the body found in the water at Rainbow Falls in Hilo on Saturday, March 26, 2022, as 37-year-old Adam David Broom, of Hilo. On Tuesday morning, March 29, an autopsy was performed on […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-017579 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 16-year-old Ezra Kirkpatrick, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Monday, March 28, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolLt. William DerrPhone: (808) 961-2350Report No.: 22-026741 Media Release Shortly after midnight on Monday, March 28, 2022, a 29-year-old man visiting from Vermont was arrested and charged for disorderly conduct and harassment after an incident at a bar in Hilo. On Sunday, March 27, at 11:30 p.m., South Hilo patrol officers responded […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-026037 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged a Hilo woman with arson. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022, South Hilo patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded to a reported structure fire on Ohana […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-026337 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating the discovery of a body found in the water at Rainbow Falls in Hilo. On Saturday afternoon, March 26, 2022, shortly before 2:00 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers and Hawai’i Fire Department personnel […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-005181 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 17-year-old Makahiki Ikaika Moala, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area IISergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 22-026178 Media Release A 77-year-old Captain Cook man died following a single vehicle collision on Friday, March 25, 2022, on Highway 11, north of the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Napo‘opo‘o Road in South Kona. The man has been positively […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-025239 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have charged two men following a late night dispute in the Orchidland subdivision in Puna. After conferring with the County Prosecutors Office, at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, detectives charged 45-year-old Albert Kealoha Mahi […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentField Operations – Area IAssistant Police Chief Kenneth A. K. QuiochoPhone: (808) 961-2341Report Numbers: 22-023880/22-024563 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged a 25-year-old Mountain View man with several property crimes and drug offenses after a concerned citizen called police to report a suspicious vehicle in a Puna neighborhood. On Monday, […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, Jr.Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: C11015077 Media Release (Update No. 5) Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance regarding the disappearance of a 42-year-old North Kona woman who was reported missing in 2011. Naomi Sanders was last seen leaving her […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report Numbers: 22-024876/HL and 22-024763/SK Media Release Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged 24-year-old Rescue Suda of Hilo on an array of charges, including kidnapping, assault, auto theft, abuse of a family member, and terroristic threatening after a series of incidents that took […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 22-025231 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 14-year-old Nehemiah McNeely, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located on Thursday, March 24, 2022 in good health.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 22-025231 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Nehemiah McNeely who was reported as a runaway. McNeely was last seen on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in the Hawaiian Paradise Park area wearing a black shirt and black pants. He […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-025239 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have initiated an attempted murder investigation following a stabbing in Puna late Tuesday night, March 22, 2022. Shortly after 11:00 p.m., Puna patrol officers responded to a residence on 38th Avenue in Orchidland for a […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, Jr.Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 22-025248 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for an armed robbery at a Captain Cook gas station in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 23, 2022. At 12:39 […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentSpecial Response TeamLieutenant James GusmanPhone: (808) 961-2345Report No.: 22-023767 Media Release At 10:45 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022 South Hilo patrol officers responded to a call about the discovery of a possible hand grenade located in the 500 block of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo. An excavation company came across the device while […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Marco K. SegobiaPhone: (808) 326-4545 Ext. 296Report No.: 22-025005 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 14-year-old Kaylynn Daggett of Kailua-Kona, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Kailua-Kona on Wednesday morning, March 23, 2022, in good health.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictCaptain Jeremie EvangelistaPhone: (808) 887-3080 Media Release South Kohala residents interested in meeting their district police officers are invited to attend “Coffee with a Cop” on Monday, March 28, 2022, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Waimea Starbucks in the Parker Ranch Center, 67-1185 Māmalahoa Highway. These popular police outreach events […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer III/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-005181 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Makahiki Ikaika Moala, who was reported as a runaway. Moala was last seen in Hilo on Monday, January 17, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. wearing […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolLieutenant Levon StevensPhone: (808) 326-4545 Ext. 296Report No.: 22-025005 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kaylynn Daggett of Kailua-Kona, who was reported as a runaway. Daggett was last seen in the area of Kohanaiki Road in Kailua-Kona at 10 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IPolice Officer/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 22-021188 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 16-year-old Kelis Garmon-Mercado of Hilo, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo in good health on Friday, March 18, 2022.

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                               Office of the ChiefChief Paul Ferreira                                                        Phone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Benjamin Nishimoto as 2021 Officer of the Year and Hawai‘i Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Specialist II Elijah McDaniel as Firefighter of the Year during a ceremony on […]

Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of March 14, 2022, through March 20, 2022, Hawai`i Island police arrested 15 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolLieutenant Grant K. ToddPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-023825 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 43-year-old Michael Kuahuia of Hilo, who had previously been reported missing,  was located on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in good health. Police thank the public for their assistance in this matter.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolOfficer Alric DalerePhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-017579 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Ezra Kirkpatrick who was reported as a runaway. Kirkpatrick was last seen in the area of the 100 block of Kekuanaoa Street on Saturday, February 26, 2022, wearing a black […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionLieutenant Calvin Delaries Jr.Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 22-018155 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Pohakea Lipe, who was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations. On Friday, March […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolLieutenant Grant K. ToddPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-023825 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the community’s assistance in locating 43-year-old Michael Kuahuia of Hilo, who has been reported missing and is in need of medication.  He was last seen on Thursday, March 17, 2022, around 11 a.m. at a business establishment […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries JrPhone: (808) 326-4646 ext 266Report No: 22-020123 Media Release Hawai’i Island police would like to thank the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old Ambeka Laver, who was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in a criminal investigation. Laver turned herself in to police […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 20-091713 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have forwarded a 2020 Puna murder investigation to the Hawai‘i County Prosecutor’s office for their review. The victim is identified as 35-year-old Albert Aukai Manners, who was known to frequent the Hilo and Puna areas. […]

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 a Coffee With a Cop event on Thursday, March 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at the Kona Coffee & Tea, 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona. A previous media release had stated that […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Boyd BangloyPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.:  22-022952 Media Release Hawaii Island police report that 14-year-old Kayzlyn Grammer, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentLieutenant Edwin A. BuytenVice Section – Area IIPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 226Report No.: 22-023088 Media Release On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, detectives from Hawai’i Police Department’s Area II Vice Section arrested 46-year-old Christopher Mundon of Kealakekua following the execution of a narcotics search warrant at a residence in Kealakekua. During the search, police […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 22-023370 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a bicycle and vehicle collision in Hilo that left one woman dead. The collision occurred on Thursday, March 17, 2022, about 2:50 a.m., on Bayfront Highway, just south of Waianuenue Avenue. Police investigating the traffic collision determined […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Boyd BangloyPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.:  22-022952 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kayzlyn Grammer who was reported as a runaway. Grammer was last seen in the 1700 block of Kinoole Street in Hilo on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 6:50 p.m. wearing a […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-023230 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred on Wednesday afternoon, March 16, 2022. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, South Hilo patrol officers responded to a reported armed robbery incident at a residence on Alakahi […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release  If you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, make sure you and your friends stay safe by remembering one important piece of advice: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. This means that if you plan to drink and you take prescription drugs, it’s essential that […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolLieutenant Paul KimPhone: (808) 961-2213Report No.: 22-021188 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Kelis Garmon-Mercado of Hilo, who is reported as a runaway. She was last seen at her residence on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, and is believed to have left the residence in the late evening. She […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-022803 Media Release Hawai’i Island police report that 49-year-old Mark Wright, of Utah, who had previously been reported missing, was located by police on Tuesday evening, March 15, 2022, in Hilo in good health. Police would like to thank members of the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala PatrolSergeant Thomas Chun-MingPhone: (808) 887-3080 Media Release When a motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries in a South Kohala traffic collision last autumn, South Kohala Officer Brian Beckwith provided preliminary medical treatment using a tourniquet to save the man’s life. For his quick actions and life-saving skills, Officer Beckwith was honored as the […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of March 7, 2022, through March 13, 2022, Hawai`i Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries Jr.Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 22-020123 Media Release Hawaiʻi island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old Ambeka Laver of Ka‘ū, who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation. Laver is 5 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolCaptain Scott AmaralPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-021762 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 13-year-old King Kehoe, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in good health on March 14, 2022.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-022704 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for an armed robbery at a Hilo pharmacy on Monday night, March 14, 2022. At approximately 9:45 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictOfficer Kesia M. QuiochoPhone: (808) 887-3080Report No.: 22-021056 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 59-year-old Dana Hori of South Kohala, who was previously reported as missing, was located on Monday, March 14, 2022, in Kona in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-022803 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are searching for 49-year-old Mark Wright, as family members reported him missing and are concerned for his welfare. Wright recently arrived on island from Utah and may be in the Puna or South Hilo districts. He is described as Caucasian […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKa‘ū Patrol DivisionOfficer Rodney Kekaualua, Jr.Phone: (808) 939-2520Report No.: 22-022300 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Michael J. Aragon Jr. who was reported missing on Sunday, March 13, 2022, by family members. Aragon Jr.’s last known address was in Puna and he was last seen […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-022190           Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have charged 61-year-old Kelley O. Calvert, of Kurtistown, with attempted murder following an early morning neighbor dispute in Tiki Gardens in the Ainaloa subdivision of Puna. After conferring with the County Prosecutors office, at 2:50 […]

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 two Coffee With a Cop events this month in Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers. These popular events are informal with no agenda and are a great […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area ISergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 960-5249Report No.: 22-010965 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have identified the driver killed in a single-vehicle traffic collision that occurred on Saturday, February 5, 2022, on Highway 19 in Pāpa‘aloa as 69-year-old Dean Cowell, of Carson, New Mexico. Although an autopsy has been conducted, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries JrPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No: 22-018155 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 32-year-old Pohakea Lipe, of Ka‘ū, who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations. Lipe is described […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Lam DoanPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-021762 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old King Kehoe who is reported as a runaway. Kehoe was last seen in the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 5:45 p.m., wearing a […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: 960-5249Report No. 22-020725 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a single-vehicle traffic collision that occurred on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, which was reported at 4:32 p.m., on Daniel K. Inouye Highway, in the area of the 6 mile marker in Hilo. The driver of the vehicle died […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictOfficer Kesia M. QuiochoPhone: (808) 887-3080Report No.: 22-021056 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 59-year-old Dana Hori of South Kohala. Hori, who is known to frequent the Kailua-Kona area, was reportedly last observed in a parking lot on Makala Street in Kailua-Kona on March […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-021905   Media Release Hawai’i Island police have charged 32-year-old Dustin Kapena Bell, of Hilo, with attempted murder following an early morning domestic-related incident in Pepe‘ekeo. After conferring with the County Prosecutors office, at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022, detectives […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Zenas PachecoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-020339 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 13-year-old King Kehoe, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Pahoa on March 11, 2022, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Lam DoanPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-020339 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old King Kehoe who was reported as a runaway. King Kehoe was last seen in the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 2:15 p.m. wearing […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-105642 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 62-year-old Mahali De Rasayana, also known as, Julie Ann Linderman. She was reportedly last seen on Friday, December 3, 2021, in the lower Puna area. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-062857 Media Release (Update #3) Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for information about an unsolved murder that occurred in July 2021 in Puna. On July 31, 2021, the body of 76-year-old Michael Rosenbaum was discovered at MacKenzie State Recreation […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentNorth Hilo PatrolCommunity Police Officer Joseph A. K. RochaPhone: (808) 962-2120 Media Release As part of their continued efforts to engage with the Hāmākua community, Hawai‘i Police Department will hold Coffee With a Cop on Sunday, March 20, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Waipunalei Coffee Farm, 36-1038 Stevens Road, Laupāhoehoe. […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, JrPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 22-020847 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested 30-year-old William Lawrence of Kailua-Kona with various firearm offenses stemming from an incident that occurred shortly after midnight on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Kona Patrol officers responded to a 12:38 a.m. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 22-018824 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police detectives have arrested and charged 32-year-old George Akana Cruz Labrador, of Hilo, with an array of property crime offenses stemming from two separate incidents in the downtown Hilo area. On Tuesday afternoon, March 8, 2022, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Ben Del ToroPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 22-020568 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Zoeylynn Puaoi-Pinheiro, who was reported as a runaway. She was last seen in the Keaau area on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. wearing a white shirt, green camouflaged […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Marco K. SegobiaPhone:  (808) 935-3311Report No.: 22-020664 Media Release Hawai’i Police Department reports that 22-year-old Francisco Dakamas Manalo, who was previously reported missing, was located in Keauhou on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in good health. Police thank the public for their assistance.