Author Archives: Denise Laitinen

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IIOfficer Jeremiah HullPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 302Report No.: 19-025566 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Kerryann Duarte who was reported as a runaway. Duarte was last seen in Kailua-Kona on the evening of March 29, 2019, wearing a […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 22-000258 Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is continuing their investigation into the tragic traffic collision on Mauna Kea Access Road that took place on January 1, 2022, killing a nine-year-old girl and injuring seven people. The girl has been identified as Kelsirose Adelka of […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of December 27, 2021, through January 2, 2022, Hawai’i Island police arrested 33 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Three of the drivers were under the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 22-000258 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a single-vehicle traffic collision that occurred on Mauna Kea Access Road in Hilo, Saturday, January 1, 2022, around 3:28 p.m., in which a nine-year-old girl died and seven people were injured. Police investigators have determined that a […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Paul FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release With New Year’s Eve approaching, County Animal Control Services is offering pet safety tips for Hawai‘i Island pet owners. Pet Holiday Safety Tips: Keep your pet secured inside. Pets tied up outside can panic due to the loud noise and may break their […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. KeltnerProgram ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release With New Year’s Eve approaching, Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind motorists about the dangers of drunk driving. HPD and NHTSA want all drivers to remember this lifesaving message: […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Paul FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 94th Police Recruit Class Recognition Ceremony was held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium in Hilo. In accordance with current social distancing restrictions, this was an invite-only ceremony limited to police personnel, guest speakers, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Nelson Cacho Sr.Phone: (808) 961-2213Report No.: 21-110890 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating a structure fire that occurred at the Kauhale Olu Apartments on Kumula Street in Pepe‘ekeō at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. When police and fire emergency personnel arrived on scene they found a two-story, four-unit […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Community Policing SectionOfficer Aaron K. YamanakaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 258 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police receive numerous complaints about trucks with wide, oversized tires and vehicles with windows that are illegally tinted too dark. According to the Hawai’i County Code, all vehicles on public roads must have fenders, covers, flaps, or splash […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section, Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, Jr.Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-107863 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Hauoli Vickery of Kona, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation.   Vickery is described as being 5 feet 8 inches […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Michael SantosPhone: (808) 961-2213Report No.: 21-109509 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Kenoa Castro of Hilo, who was reported missing. He was last heard from in mid-October 2021. Castro is described as being part Hawaiian with a fair complexion, 5 feet 8 inches, 200 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Nelson Cacho Sr.Phone: (808) 961-2213Report No.: 21-108951 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that an orange Kubota Tractor, which was reported stolen from a property in Pepe‘ekeō between Monday, December 20, 2021, and Thursday, December 23, was located later in the afternoon of December 23. The police thank the public for […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of December 20, 2021, through December 26, 2021, Hawai`i Island police arrested 15 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 […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section, Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, Jr.Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-085134 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 67-year-old Christopher A. Polifka of Kona, who was reported missing by his family on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Polifka is described as being Caucasian […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolCaptain Scott AmaralPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-109697 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have identified the victim of a possible drowning that occurred in the Kalapana area on Christmas day, as 41-year-old Oscar Odom of Puna. Odom had recently moved to the Puna district from Alaska. On Saturday, December 25, 2021, at 1:00 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo Patrol DivisionLieutenant Todd PatarayPhone: (808) 961-2311 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public about continuing phone scams that attempt to deceive unsuspecting people for assistance in obtaining bail money for a family member who is incarcerated and needs immediate assistance. Potential victims are being asked to send money via electronic […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Community Policing SectionCommunity Policing Officer Aaron YamanakaPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 258 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police, concerned about illegal aerial fireworks, are reminding the public about the rules governing the use of fireworks so they may enjoy a safe New Year’s holiday. Hawaiʻi state law dictates that anyone purchasing, possessing, storing, setting […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolCaptain Scott AmaralPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-109697 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning that occurred in the Puna district. On Saturday, December 25, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a swimmer in distress in the Kalapana area. Hawaii Fire Department rescue personnel extracted the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-109419           Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 73-year-old Sandra Kay Schwartz. She is known to reside on the islands of Maui and Molokai; however, may have recently relocated to the Puna area. Her family is […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Nelson Cacho Sr.Phone: (808) 961-2213Report No.: 21-108951 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating the theft of an orange Kubota Tractor that was removed from a property in Pepe‘ekeō on Kaupakuea Homestead Road sometime between Monday, December 20, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., and Thursday, December 23, at 8:00 a.m. Police ask […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report Numbers: 21-104285 and 21-098836 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that two east Hawai‘i runaways have been located in good health. Fifteen-year-old Elijah Fontes, (case #21-104285), was located in Hilo on December 10, 2021, and 17-year-old Shayla-Rae Pomroy (case #21-098836) was located in Hilo on December 21, […]

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, of Puna. She was reportedly last seen on Friday, December 3, 2021, in lower Puna. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, Jr.Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-107185 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at Honl’s Beach Park in Kailua-Kona on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 3:57 p.m. When Kona patrol officers responded to an affray at the beach park […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentOfficer Duane RapozaSouth Hilo Community PolicingPhone: (808) 961-8849 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department is offering tips on keeping your car safe in light of a recent uptick in the theft of catalytic converters in East Hawaii. So far this year there have been 29 reported incidents in the Hilo and Puna districts involving […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 21-107936 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have identified the 28-year-old man who died following a two vehicle traffic collision in Kea‘au on Monday, December 20, 2021, as Patrick G. Enos Jr. of Hilo. The incident occurred around 1:57 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 11 […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of December 13, 2021, through December 19, 2021, Hawai`i Island police arrested 31 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Nine of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers were under the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area ISergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 21-107936 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating the traffic death of an unidentified male following a traffic collision on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 1:57 a.m., in Kea‘au at the intersection of Highway 11 and Kipimana Street, which caused Highway 11 […]

Hawai‘i Police Department      Puna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-105898 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance for information regarding a theft that occurred on the 13-3000 block of Nohea Street in Leilani Estates in Pahoa. At 7:38 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021, Puna patrol officers responded to a residence on […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna Patrol Sergeant Aaron K. KaeoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-107284 Media Release Hawai‘i Island Police report that 29-year-old Natalie Johnson, who was previously reported as missing, was located in Puna in good health on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-107284 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are searching for 29-year-old Natalie Johnson of Puna, who family members say they have not heard from since Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. Johnson is known to frequent the Mountain View and Kea‘au areas. Johnson is described as Caucasian, 5 feet […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentAdministrative BureauAssistant Chief Samuel V. JelsmaPhone: (808) 961-2261 Media Release As part of their ongoing community outreach, Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) is updating the public on animal control services provided in Hawai‘i County. Hawaiʻi County assumed responsibility of animal control services on July 1, 2021, at the beginning of the current fiscal year, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries Jr.                       Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-102579 Media Release   On Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at 11:45 a.m., detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) arrested 28-year-old Daniel Watai-Simeona of Kailua-Kona for manslaughter, stemming from an assault that occurred on Henry Street in Kailua-Kona […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictCaptain Jeremie EvangelistaPhone: (808) 887-3080 Media Release Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invitesyou to join them for “Coffee with a Cop” in Waimea Wednesday, July 14,2021, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Starbucks in the Parker Ranch Center,67-1185 Māmalahoa Highway. This casual event is a great opportunity for […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 21-106568 Media Release A 20-year-old Kamuela male skateboarder suffered severe injuries following a single-vehicle collision near the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Puanuanu Place in Kamuela on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Responding to an 8:16 p.m. call, police determined that a red 1988 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKa‘ū Patrol DivisionCaptain Miles ChongPhone: (808) 939-2520Report No.: 21-103567 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Travis Leka of Ocean View, who is wanted on two outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in connection with a domestic violence incident, as well as several property crimes that […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionProgram Manager Torey KeltnerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release With traffic fatalities up 66 percent higher than this time last year, Hawai‘i Police Department is urging motorists to drive safely and sober this holiday season. To date this year, there have been 25 fatalities on Big Island roads, compared to 15 at […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 20-099083 Media Release Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 60-year-old Donald John Needham, of Pahoa, with the 2020 shooting death of his neighbor in Aloha Estates. On Tuesday afternoon, December 14, 2021, after conferring with County Prosecutors, Needham was charged […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries Jr.              Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No: 21-102579 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating an assault that occurred on Friday, December 3, 2021, around 10:25 p.m. on Henry Street in Kailua-Kona. The incident stemmed from a confrontation regarding the operation of a motor vehicle and […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-105295 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that Ethan Bailey of Kea‘au, who was previously reported as missing, was located in good health in Hilo on December 12, 2021. The police department thanks the public for their assistance in this matter.   

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of December 6, through December 12, 2021, Hawai`i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Christian SchaberPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-105471 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 34-year-old Jodi Monet Herstine of Hilo, who was previously reported as missing, has been located in good health.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCommunity Policing – Area IISergeant Michael HardiePhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 259 Media Release Nothing beats a good conversation over a cup of coffee and Hawai‘i Police Department invites area residents to attend two “Coffee with a Cop” talk story sessions this month in Kona. The events will take place from 8:00 a.m. to […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries Jr.                       Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-085974 Media Release  Hawai‘i Island police report that they located and subsequently arrested Noland Wilson and Javelyn Tavares, who were wanted in connection with a forgery investigation. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in this […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 21-105642 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are searching for 62-year-old Julie Anne Linderman, also known as Mahali De Rasayana, that friends say they have not heard from since Friday, December 3, 2021. Linderman is known to frequent the Kalapana Gardens and Pohoiki areas. She is described […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Christian SchaberPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-105471 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 34-year-old Jodi Monet Herstine of Hilo. She was reportedly last seen on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in the 500 block of Kulaniapia Drive in Hilo. She may also be operating a gray 2001 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 21-105295 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Ethan Bailey, who family members say they have not heard from since the morning hours of Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was last seen in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision wearing […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna DistrictSergeant Charrise WakitaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-087215 Media Release As part of an ongoing investigation, Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s help in providing information regarding a theft of silver coins from the Kea‘au area. A large amount of silver Austrian Philharmonic and South African Krugerrand coins were removed from […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Keenanlee OuranitsasPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-104285 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Elijah Fontes, who was reported as a runaway. Fontes was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and black shorts at 7:55 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, in the vicinity of […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252 Media Release With the holiday shopping season happening earleir than usual this year, Hawai’i Island police are offering shopping and mail safety tips to prevent Hwaii Island residents from being victimized. Mail Safety Tips Install locked mailboxes at your residence to deter […]

Hawai‘i Police Department                           Traffic Services SectionProgram Director Torey KeltnerPhone:  (808) 961-2305 Media Release On Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect for a portion of Ala Ohia Road in Kamuela to accommodate participants viewing the 60th annual Waimea Christmas Parade Drive By […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictCaptain Jeremie EvangelistaPhone: (808) 887-3080 Media Release  Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites you to join them virtually for “Coffee with a Cop” on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., via Zoom. This informative virtual event is a good opportunity for community members to […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. KeltnerProgram ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release This holiday season, Hawai‘i Police Departmentis teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the national If You Feel Different, You Drive Different drug-impaired-driving awareness campaign to help keep impaired drivers off the road. As people […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of Nov. 8, 2021, through Nov. 14, 2021, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers were under […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCommunity Policing – Area IISergeant Michael HardiePhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 259 Media Release As part of their ongoing efforts to stay connected to the community, Hawai‘i Police Department invites West Hawai‘i area residents to attend a “Coffee with a Cop” talk story session this month in Kona. The event will take place Friday, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area IISergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 21-096808 Media Release A 57-year-old Captain Cook man died following a single vehicle collision on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, on Mamalahoa Highway, .2 miles south of the 108 mile marker in South Kona.  The man has been positively identified as […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report no.: 21-088948 Media Release Hawai‘i Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Puna couple wanted for questioning relative to several ongoing burglary and vehicle theft investigations. The individuals are 31-year-old Ammon Kanekoa Kamohai and 37-year-old Michelle Margaret Kamohai. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-041519 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 69-year-old Charles Bruce Graves. He was reportedly last seen on the morning of Monday, May 17, 2021, on Puueo Street in Hilo. Graves is described […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 21-095960 Media Release A 22-year-old Captain Cook man died following a two-vehicle collision on Saturday, November 13, 2021, on Highway 11, north of the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Napo‘opo‘o Road in South Kona. The man has been positively identified as Kevin Kanoa’imipono […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer C. FurtadoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-047227 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that Kanani Meridith, who had been reported missing on June 12, 2021, was located in Puna in good health. 

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, Jr.Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.:  21-085974 Media Release Working in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Department and the U.S. Secret Service, detectives with Hawaii Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) located and apprehended four individuals wanted on multiple counts of forgery within the Kailua-Kona area. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 21-095340 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Monica Haltom, who was reported missing. Her family says they have not heard from her in several days. Haltom is known to frequent the Pahoa town and Nanawale Estates area. Haltom […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Aron TomotaPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-094540 Media Release Three Kona residents are in police custody as a result of an investigation into the fraudulent use of a credit card. On Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, a 27-year-old visitor contacted Hawai‘i Police Department to report that her personal bag had been stolen within […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of November 1, 2021, through November 7, 2021, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 27 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Twelve of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers were under […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IHandler Officer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report Numbers: 21-088561, 21-079829, 21-089505 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that four runaways in east Hawai‘i have been located in the past two days. On Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, 17-year-old Makahiki Moala, (Report No. 21-088561), was located in Hilo in good […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the Police ChiefChief Paul K. FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release For his outstanding leadership managing a multi-agency warrant sweep in East Hawai‘i that resulted in seven arrests, South Hilo Community Policing Officer Tyler Jelsma was honored with the Haweo Award during a ceremony held at Hawai‘i County Council chambers in Hilo […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Nelson Cacho Sr.Phone: (808) 961-2213Report No. 21-094645 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 31-year-old Justin Voit of Hilo, who was reported missing earlier today, has been located in Hilo in good health. Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for their assistance in this matter.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Chad SatoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-094226 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Sage Fiesta-Silva, who was reported as a runaway. Fiesta-Silva was last seen in the Kea‘au area on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., wearing a black hooded […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Nelson Cacho Sr.Phone: (808) 961-2213Report No. 21-094645 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Justin Voit of Hilo, who is reported missing. He was last seen in the 1200 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo on Sunday, Nov. 07, 2021, around 3:00 p.m. Voit is […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna Community Police SectionOfficer Bryson MiyosePhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.:  21-082305 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have charged 30-year-old Devin Saragosa-Taoy, of Puna, for multiple warrants as well as various property crimes. On Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, officers from the Puna Community Policing Section and Puna Patrol located Devin Saragosa-Taoy at a residence in […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Field OperationsActing Assistance Chief Kenneth QuiochoPhone: (808) 961-2341Report No.: 21-094058 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a single-vehicle traffic collision involving a police subsidized vehicle operated by an off-duty police officer that occurred early Sunday morning in Hilo. Just after 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2021, police responded to […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolLieutenant Paul KimPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No. 21-094391 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police report that 91-year-old Edward Doi who was reported as missing earlier today, was located on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in good health. Hawaii Police Department thanks the public for their assistance in this matter.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolLieutenant Paul KimPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No. 21-094391 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 91-year-old Edward Doi who was reported missing. He was last seen Sunday morning, November 7, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. on King Avenue in Hilo. Doi is described as Asian, 5 feet 9 inches, 155 pounds, with […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. KeltnerProgram ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release Every day across Hawai‘i and the mainland U.S., distracted and uninformed drivers pose a major threat to the safety and wellbeing of first responders who risk their own lives on roads and highways to assist those involved in traffic incidents. As part of […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Michael Santos       Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-092139 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Irie Hegent who was reported missing. She was last seen sometime in late September 2021 in the 300 block of E. Maka‘ala Street in Hilo and is known to frequent the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Community Policing SectionLieutenant William DerrPhone: (808) 961-2350 Media Release Given the recent number of fatalities involving motorcycles on Hawai‘i Island roadways, the Hawai‘i Police Department is providing the following motorcycle safety tips. ● Always wear a full face helmet when driving or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle, moped, or […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, Jr.Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 266Report No.: 21-093303 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 82-year-old Richard Martin of Delano, Minnesota, who was reported missing, was located in South Kohala on Friday, November 5, 2021, and in good health.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Incident No.: 21-093384 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 13-year-old boy from Pahoa in connection with threatening messages he made in an Instagram friends chat group. The messages from the 13-year old boy to the group indicated that he had a […]

Hawai’i Police Department South Kohala DistrictSergeant Erich JacksonPhone: (808) 887-3080Report No.: 21-093303 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 82-year-old Richard Martin, of Delano, Minnesota, who was reported missing on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. Martin was last seen on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at approximately 10:00 a.m. at Kawaihae […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Aaron KaeoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-091004 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 13-year-old Harley Hendricks, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Mountain View in good health on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna DistrictSergeant Charrise WakitaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-092618 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in providing information about the theft of several bee hives from a farm in Kea‘au. The hives, valued at $22,000, were removed from a farm on Opukahaia Street in Kea‘au between Sunday, Oct. 31, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Community Policing SectionSergeant Michael D. HardiePhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 259 Media Release For his dedication to seeking out ways to enhance community relations, Community Policing Officer Dwayne Sluss was awarded the Officer of the Month award for October 2021 by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee during a ceremony at the Kona Police […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of October 25, 2021, through October 31, 2021, Hawai`i Island police arrested 33 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Ten of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area IISergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 21-091166 Media Release A 26-year-old Kailua-Kona woman suffered severe injuries following a single-vehicle collision Friday, October 29, 2021, on Highway 190 at the 7 mile marker in South Kohala.  Responding to a 5:24 a.m. call, police determined that a gold […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolCaptain Scott AmaralPhone: (808) 965-2716 Media Release For his dedicated investigative efforts regarding a 34-year-old female suspect who was repeatedly victimizing the Puna community, Officer Paul Rose was honored by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i as Officer of the Month for August 2021 during a ceremony at the Pahoa Police […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ISergeant Gavin KagimotoPhone: (808) 961-2276Report No.: 21-058623 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 17-year-old Simeko Kosme, who was reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo in good health on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021.  

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area ISergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 21-090500 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are reporting a traffic related death involving a motorcyclist that was discovered around 8:34 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, on Saddle Road in the area of the 31 and 32 mile markers on the Daniel […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 21-089123 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are searching for 25-year-old Brendon Hironaka of Puna who is wanted for questioning regarding a violent domestic dispute on Pokahu Drive in Kurtistown, on Friday, October 22, 2021. Hironaka is described as 5 feet 7 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of October 18, 2021, through October 24, 2021, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 24 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 […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IOfficer/ K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report Numbers: 21-088054, 21-088059, 21-089505 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police report that two east Hawai‘i runaways were located and subsequently ran away again. Sixteen-year-old Kaiea Fleming-White, (Report No. 21-088054), and 14-year-old Jaidon Wieland-Vierra, (Report No. 21-088059), were both located in Puna […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-088552 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 33-year-old Lawrence Kekoa Botelho of Puna, following a violent incident in a Hilo fast-food drive thru late Wednesday night, October 20, 2021.    On Saturday afternoon, October 23, after conferring with […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolCaptain Scott AmaralPhone: (808) 965-2716 Media Release For his determined efforts and collaborative approach tracking down criminal suspects who had assaulted hikers in Keaau, Puna Community Policing Officer (CPO) Eddie Cardines was recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i as Officer of the Month for July during a ceremony at […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Blane KenolioPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-088561 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating an East Hawaii runaway, 17-year-old Makahiki Moala. Moala was last seen in the area of the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 11: 15 p.m., […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section-Area IIDetective Kimmerlyn Makuakane-JarrellPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 262Report No.: 21-088674 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 19-year-old Dylan Gomes of Kamuela with several property crimes that occurred in Kamuela on Thursday, October 21, 2021. On Thursday morning South Kohala Patrol and Community Police officers responded to a report […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area IICaptain Thomas Shopay IIIPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 263 Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department is encouraging the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative. On Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, members of the public may turn in unused, unneeded, or expired prescription medications between 10 a.m. […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IOfficer/K-9 Handler Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 21-070205 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 17-year-old Makahiki Moala, who had been reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo in good health on Wednesday, Oct., 20, 2021.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Bryson PilorPhone: (808) 935-3311Report Numbers: 21-087859 and 21-088059 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are providing an update on 14-year-old Jaidon Wieland-Vierra, who was reported as a runaway earlier this week. On the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, Wieland-Vierra, was located in Puna in good health. However, a few hours later […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Patrol DivisionOfficer Adam Hanes(808) 935-3311 Media Release Amid continuing reports from Big Island residents that they have been a victim of fraud, Hawai‘i Police Department is renewing its warning about recent phone scams in which attempts are being made to obtain money from individuals and businesses. In recent reports, the suspect(s) contact […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Bryson PilorPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-088054 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Kaiea Fleming-White who was reported missing. Fleming-White was last seen in the 1700 of block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. He is described as having a […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 21-087858 Media Release Hawai’i Police Department has identified the man who died from a traffic collision on Monday evening, Oct. 18, 2021, as 39-year-old William Townsend of Hilo. Police responding to the 6:30 p.m. traffic collision in the area of Saddle Road and Kaumana Drive […]