Author Archives: Denise Laitinen

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolActing Sergeant Daniel K. TamPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 24-017588 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that 32-year-old Jordan Paris, who was previously reported as missing, was located in Pāhoa on Thursday, February 22, 2024, in good health. 

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Kohala PatrolActing Captain Roylen ValeraPhone: (808) 887-3080Report No.:  24-017678 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are reminding the public about steps to take when they encounter unexploded ordnance (UXO) after responding to a call of possible UXO discovered off of  Waikoloa Road Thursday morning, February 22, 2024. South Kohala patrol officers responding to […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Heiarii Lee Chip SaoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 24-017588 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 32-year-old Jordan Paris, of Kea‘au, who was reported missing. He was last seen walking on Paradise Drive in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Kea‘au, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictSergeant Keith NacisPhone: (808) 887-3080Report No.: 24-017341 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 46-year-old woman visiting from New York that occurred in South Kohala on Wednesday morning, February 21, 2024. The woman has been positively identified as Elizabeth L. Grace, of Loudonville, New York.   […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Donovan KoharaPhone: (808) 960-3118Report No.: 23-076935 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 19-year old Keona Taniguchi of Kona, who was previously reported missing on August 11, 2023, was located in good health on Friday, February 2, 2024, in Kea‘au.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigations SectionLieutenant Zachary FernandoPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 24-016422 Media Release (Update #1) Hawai‘i Island police have identified the woman who drowned early Sunday morning after reportedly falling into the ocean along the shoreline cliffs in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Kea‘au as 29-year-old Kala‘iokealaula Ashley Nicole Reyes Kanekoa of […]

Hawai‘i Police Department Hilo PatrolOfficer Danton ZimmermanPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.:  24-016019 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old John Peneku who was reported as a runaway. Peneku was last seen on Poouli Road in Kurtistown on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. He is described as local […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Vice SectionActing Lieutenant Kelly MonizPhone: (808) 961-2259Report No.: 23-096049 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police, in partnership with the State Narcotics Enforcement Division, have arrested and charged a 35-year-old Hilo man with various drug-related offenses. At 2:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, February 15, 2024, Area I Vice Section officers, along with agents […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Taylor CruzPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 24-016956 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kaleikaumaka Hanuna-Shook of Kea‘au, who was reported as a runaway. She was last seen at 2:50 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Kea‘au wearing a black jacket and red shorts. Hanuna-Shook […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation DivisionLieutenant Zachary FernandoPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 24-013494 Media Release Autopsy results for an elderly Hilo man whose body was found in Hilo Harbor earlier this month indicate that his death was the result of a probable drowning. Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on February 9, 2024, Hilo patrol officers and […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolCaptain Todd PatarayPhone: (808) 965-2718Report No.: 24-016422 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 29-year-old woman from Kea‘au that occurred early Sunday morning, February 18, 2024, off the shoreline cliffs near Paradise Drive and Beach Road in Kea‘au. At 1:59 a.m., Puna patrol officers, along with Hawai‘i […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Juvenile Aid SectionOfficer Corey KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 24-007971 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Kaimana Mata-Keohuloa, who was reported as a runaway. Mata-Keohuloa was last seen on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in the Hilo area wearing a white headband, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Juvenile Aid SectionLieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 24-014502 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 41-year-old Holly Kaleki White, of Kea‘au, with domestic related offenses following an incident in Pāpa‘ikou on Monday morning, February 12, 2024. At 10:36 a.m., Hilo patrol officers responded to a welfare check call […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release As part of Hawai‘i Police Department’s (HPD) ongoing efforts to ensure keiki safety on our island roads, HPD will conduct a combined DUI check point / child safety seat inspection clinic on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Thomas Chun-MingPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 253Report No.: 24-014522 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 53-year-old Roger Tolar of Kealakekua, who was previously reported as missing, was located in Kailua-Kona on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in good health. The Hawai‘i Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo Community Policing SectionCommunity Policing Lieutenant William DerrPhone: (808) 961-8849 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department’s Community Policing Section extends a heartfelt mahalo to the non-profit organization Vibrant Hawai‘i, for their recent donation of two Tommy liftgates, one in Hilo and one in Kona. The liftgates, valued at $15,000, will enhance the Community Policing […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Amy OmayaPhone: (808) 961-2381Report No.: 23-120593 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 30-year-old Keoni Brian Paulino of Hilo with various offenses after investigating a reported mail theft in November 2023. The charges stem from a report of mail stolen from a mailbox, including the victim’s […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of February 5, through February 11, 2024, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 26 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 the age […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Thomas Chun-MingPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 253Report No.: 24-014522 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 53-year-old Roger Tolar of Kealakekua who was reported missing on Tuesday, February 12, 2024. Tolar was last seen in the 79-7400 block of Māmalahoa Highway in Kealakekua on Friday, February 9, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Benjamin T. MoszkowiczPhone: (808) 961-2344 Media Release As part of its continuing community outreach about the dangers of fentanyl, Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) provides monthly updates on the amount of fentanyl related arrests (possession/distribution) in Hawai‘i County and the quantity of fentanyl recovered for the preceding month. During the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation SectionLieutenant Zachary FernandoPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 24-013986 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 51-year-old Deidre Ichimura of Hilo, who was previously reported as missing, was located in Hilo on Monday morning, February 12, 2024, in good health. The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for their assistance in […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Christopher FukumotoPhone: (808) 965-2716Report Nos: 24-010192 & 24-013319 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Kingston Rikar, who was reported as a runaway on January 30, 2024, (report #: 24-010192), was located in Pāhoa, on Thursday, February 8, 2024, in good health. However, he subsequently ran away again later the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Alexis Amon-Wilkins  Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 24-013986 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Deirdre Ichimura of Hilo, who was reported missing. She was last seen in the 100 block of Apoke Street in Hilo on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Ichimura is Asian with […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolLieutenant Jerome A. ManuelPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 253Report No. 24-013597 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two female runaways from the same household in Kona, 13-year-old Zerri Mendiola and 16-year Ella Ishoda. Due to Mendiola’s age, she is considered endangered.  Both were last seen at their […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Community Policing SectionSergeant Brandon MansurPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 259 Media Release West Hawai‘i residents are invited to attend three Coffee With a Cop events this month in Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers. These popular events are intentionally informal with no agenda. Topics of conversation can […]

Hawai‘i Police Department                              Area I Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Derek MorimotoPhone: (808) 961-2380Report No. C-60060 Media Release Based on new information regarding an unsolved homicide from 1987, Hawai’i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance regarding the murder of Lynn Ebisuzaki in Hilo. On May 1, 1987, at 10:00 p.m., Hilo patrol officers responded […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation DivisionLieutenant Zachary FernandoPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 24-013494 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area I Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) is investigating the discovery of a man’s body found floating in Hilo Harbor on Friday morning, February 9, 2024. The man has since been positively identified as a 73-year-old Dennis William […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department, in partnership with Kona Target, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, and other community organizations, will hold a free child safety seat clinic for families on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the Kona […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Edward PetriePhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.:  24-013236 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 71-year-old Foster Baucom, who was previously reported missing, was located in good health in Hilo on Thursday, February 8, 2024. The Hawaii Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Baucom.  

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Edward PetriePhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.:  24-013236 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 71-year-old Foster Baucom of Pāhoa who was reported as missing. He is considered endangered due to his age and possible need for medications. Baucom was last seen on Thursday, February 8, 2024, […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictActing Captain Roylen ValeraPhone: (808) 887-3080 Media Release Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites you to join them for Coffee with a Cop on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at Burger King in Waimea, 67-1185 Māmalahoa Highway. Come share your thoughts, ideas, and […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Blane KenolioPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 24-012026 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 17-year-old Demarion Olloway, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Kona on Thursday, February 8, 2024, in good health.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionProgram Manager Torey KeltnerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release With Super Bowl LVIII taking place on Sunday, February 11, 2024, the Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) has teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind Big Island football fans that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. Whether you’re hosting a […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of January 29, through February 4, 2024, Hawai`i Island police arrested 20 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 the age […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Blane KenolioPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 24-012026 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two male runaways in east Hawaii, 16-year-old Kinser Rofes and 17-year-old Demarion Olloway. Both were last seen in the 1000 block of Leilani Street in Hilo on Sunday, February 4, 2024.  Rofes […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Juvenile Aid SectionLieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 24-012085 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 60-year-old Vance Elroy Bond of Hilo with domestic related offenses following an incident in Hilo on Monday morning, February 5, 2024. At 7:50 a.m., Hilo patrol officers responded to an active domestic […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Donovan Kohara   Phone: (808) 960-3118Report No.: 24-010156 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police, in collaboration with the Belmont Police Department in California, is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old Chritoph Litschke of Belmont, California. He was last seen in Belmont, California, on June 19, 2023, and maybe on Hawai‘i […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Vice SectionActing Lieutenant Kelly MonizPhone: (808) 961-2259Report No.: 24-011195 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged 36-year-old Florelynn Ito, of Mountain View, with attempted assault of a police officer and numerous drug offenses after an incident in Puna on Friday morning, February 2, 2024. At 10:40 a.m. on Friday, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Juvenile Aid SectionOfficer Corey KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 23-115967 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Alfred Andon, who was reported as a runaway in Hilo, on December 9, 2023. Later that same day Andon was located in good health. However, shortly after being […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo Community PolicingCommunity Policing Lieutenant William DerrPhone: (808) 961-8849 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Activities League (HI-PAL), congratulates the 250 keiki, age five to 17, who participated in the Hawaii Keiki Rodeo Association competition on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center. Organized by the Hawai‘i Keiki Rodeo Association, this event […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Traffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 24-011763 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are searching for the driver of an unknown vehicle involved in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run collision in Ka‘u early Sunday morning, February 4, 2024, in which a 25-year-old Kealakekua man died. The collision took place […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentArea II Vice SectionLieutenant Edwin A. BuytenPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 226Report No.: 24-011258 Media Release A Kailua-Kona man was arrested and charged with drug and bail offenses after police intercepted him arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole with more than 21 grams of suspected fentanyl on Friday afternoon, February 2, 2024. At […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Blane KenolioPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.:  24-009583        Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Kiana Gilliland who was reported as a runaway. She was last seen in the area of 1000 block of Leilani Street in Hilo on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at around 9:00 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation DivisionCaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 24-010529 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged a 56-year-old Pāhoa man with various drug-related offenses.  On Wednesday afternoon, January 31, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., Area I vice officers arrested Pio Kapeli at the Mo‘oheau Bandstand in downtown Hilo. The arrest […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Michael Matsumura            Phone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 24-010629 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Aiden Becker who was reported as a runaway on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Becker was last seen in the 16-700 block of Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road near Kea‘au High School on Tuesday, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Traffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2339Report No.: 24-011022 Media Release A 30-year-old Pāhoa man died following a single-vehicle collision on Daniel K. Inouye (DKI) Highway in Hilo that occurred late Thursday evening, February 1, 2024. Officers responding to the 11:10 p.m. traffic collision determined that a 2003 Toyota sedan traveling […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Juvenile Aid SectionOfficer / K-9 Handler Corey KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report Nos.: 23-085216 and 23-103521 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating two female runaways in unrelated cases, 17-year-old Zoeylynn Puaoi-Pinheiro and 16-year-old Mary Costner. Puaoi-Pinheiro is known to frequent the Hilo area and […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala PatrolSergeant Anson CaceresPhone: (808) 887-3080Report No.: 24-008308 Media Release Responding to a tip, officers from multiple units within Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD), including Area II Hawai‘i Island Criminal Investigation Section (CIS), Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit, and South Kohala patrol officers located and arrested 31-year-old Chace Gambill of Honoka‘a on Wednesday […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of January 22, through January 28, 2024, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 23 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 the age […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Michael Matsumura            Phone: (808) 965-2716Report Numbers: 24-008706 and 24-010192 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Kingston Rikar, who was reported as a runaway on Friday, January 26, 2024, (report # 24-008706), was located in Pāhoa on Monday, January 29, 2024, in good health. However, Rikar subsequently ran away the […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation SectionLieutenant Zachary FernandoPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 24-002431 Media Release      Hawai‘i Island police report that 30-year-old Zackery Caruthers-Styhl of Pāhoa, who was previously reported missing, was located in Kailua-Kona on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in good health. The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for their assistance in locating Caruthers-Styhl.   

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Donovan KoharaPhone: (808) 960-3118Report No.: 24-010214 Media Release Detectives with Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area II Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) are investigating the death of a 42-year-old woman after she stopped her dog from attacking her pet goat. At this time, it does not appear that her injuries from […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Alipate Moleni  Phone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 24-010201 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 67-year-old Joseph Frances Madeiros, who was reported as an endangered missing person. Madeiros was last seen leaving his residence on Makaala Road in Volcano, on Thursday, January 25, 2024, but not […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHāmākua PatrolCaptain  Reynold KahalewaiPhone: (808) 775-7533Report No.: 24-009906 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 39-year-old Shannon Smith, who was previously reported missing, was located in Honoka‘a on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in good health. The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for their assistance in locating Smith.            

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Donovan KoharaPhone: (808) 960-3118Report No.: 24-008698 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police report that 20-year-old Matthew Koi of Nā‘ālehu, who was previously wanted for an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in two other criminal investigations, was arrested in Ka‘ū on Sunday January 28, 2024, at 6:45 p.m., after […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHilo Community Policing SectionCommunity Police Officer Darren AbalosPhone: (808) 961-8849 Media Release More than 250 keiki from around Hawai‘i Island, age six to eight years old, recently came together to compete in the second annual Hawai‘i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) coach-pitch/T-ball baseball tournament. Hosted by Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) at the Kawananakoa […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHāmākua PatrolCaptain  Reynold KahalewaiPhone: (808) 775-7533Report No.: 24-009906 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are searching for 39-year-old Shannon Smith who was reported as missing on Monday, January 29, 2024. She is described as having a fair complexion, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 110 pounds, with strawberry-blonde hair and blue eyes. Smith was last […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Juvenile Aid Section (JAS)Officer / K-9 Handler Corey KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 23-071929 Media Release (Update #2) Hawai’i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old King Kehoe, who was reported as a runaway. Kehoe was last seen in the area of Kalapana Gardens in Kalapana […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Preston PaglinawanPhone: (808) 961-2213Report No.: 24-008700 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 21-year-old Ryzen-Josiah Dasalla of Hilo, who was previously reported missing, was located in Kona on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in good health. Hawaii Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Cody CorreiaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No. 24-008747 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 45-year-old Jennifer O’Meara, a visitor from Idaho who was previously reported as missing, was located on Saturday morning, January 27, 2024, in the Puna district in good health. The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for their assistance. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionLieutenant Michael HardiePhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 266Report No.: 24-006909 Media Release A 24-year-old Kona woman was arrested and charged with burglary, theft, and drug offenses after police located her in the general area of a reported burglary in possession of items that appeared to belong to the victim. Police […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictActing Captain Roylen ValeraPhone: (808) 887-3080 Media Release Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites you to join them for Coffee with a Cop on Friday, January 26, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at Mauna Lani Coffee Company in The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani […]

Hawai`i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of January 15, through January 21, 2024, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 20 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 the age […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Traffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (8080 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 24-006798 Media Release (Update #1) Officers with Hawai‘i Police Department’s (HPD) Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit have located and arrested the driver of a 2006 Nissan Murano SUV that fled the scene of a two-vehicle collision in Ocean View on Saturday […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Cacique MelendezPhone: (808) 400-1529 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Chace Gambill of Honoka‘a, who is wanted on two outstanding warrants of arrests and is a suspect in multiple stolen vehicle investigations. Gambill is described as having a thin build, 5 feet […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolActing Sergeant Reuben PukahiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 253Report No.: 24-006701 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Adam Krilla, who is a person of interest in three criminal investigations, including two auto theft cases and a burglary. Kona patrol officers arrested and charged Krilla last week with […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolActing Sergeant Daniel K. TamPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 24-005338 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that 44-year-old Kamina Elias, who was previously reported missing, was located in Pāhoa on Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2024, in good health. 

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Juvenile Aid SectionLieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 24-006231 Media Release On Friday, January 19, 2024, members of Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area I Juvenile Aid Section and Vice Section arrested 32-year-old Waylan Ha‘aheo Silva and his 59-year-old father, Darrell Mark Silva, of Hilo, following the execution of a warrant at […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation DivisionCaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 24-005390 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have identified the victim who died last week following an incident at the Mo‘oheau Bus Terminal in downtown Hilo as 34-year-old Jimmy Kaneala Clifford Carmichael of Hilo. On Friday morning, January 19, 2024, an autopsy was performed […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Thomas Chun-MingPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 253Report No. 24-006878 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a Kona vehicle fire that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 21, 2024. Around 4:38 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to the 77-6400 block of Leialoha Street in Kailua-Kona for a report of […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolActing Sergeant Daniel K. TamPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 24-001253 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that 46-year-old Tyree Maurice Shaw, who was previously reported missing, was located in Kailua-Kona on Saturday afternoon, January 13, 2024, and in good health. 

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Traffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 24-006798 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the driver of a white 2006 Nissan Murano SUV after a two-vehicle collision in Ocean View on Saturday evening, January 20, 2024, left an Ocean View man with life-threatening injuries. Responding to a […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Christian MaderaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 24-005975 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Zaydie-Rain Andrade-Takahashi who was reported as a runaway. Andrade-Takahashi was last seen in the Hawaiian Beaches area on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, wearing a gray long sleeve shirt and blue jeans. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Thomas Chun-MingPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 253Report No.: 24-006188 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance with any information regarding an assault that occurred in Kailua-Kona early Friday morning, January 19, 2024. At 3:55 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to the 75-6000 block of Ali‘i Drive for a report […]

Hawai`i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of January 8, through January 14, 2024, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 17 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 the age […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation DivisionCaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 24-005390 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation following an assault and subsequent death of a 34-year-old man in downtown Hilo on Tuesday evening, January 16, 2024. Shortly after 5:40 p.m., Hilo patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation DivisionCaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 24-005381 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating an incident involving a 41-year-old homeless Hilo woman giving birth on the sidewalk on Mamo Street in downtown Hilo on Tuesday evening, January 16, 2024. Shortly after 5:15 p.m., Hilo Patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKa‘ū PatrolActing Captain Pernell HanoaPhone: (808) 939-2520 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department is pleased to announce that two Ka‘ū District officers were recently recognized as 2023 “Ka‘ū Officer of the Year” and “Ka‘ū Top Enforcer”. Officer Rodney Kekaualua Jr. received the Officer of the Year award and Officer Jenna Kosinski-Santos received the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolActing Lieutenant Aron TomotaPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 253Report No.: 24-001518 Media Release A 29-year-old Kailua-Kona man was arrested and charged with auto theft and drug offenses after police spotted him operating a stolen vehicle in Kona on Sunday afternoon, January 14, 2024. Adam Krilla was arrested by Kona patrol officers at 4:38 […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Taylor CruzPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 24-005338 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for 44-year-old Kamina Elias who was last seen on Kamana Drive in Hilo on Sunday morning, January 14, 2024, however was not reported missing until recently.  She is described as having a dark complexion, 5 feet 7 inches […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Thomas Chun-MingPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No. 24-004585 Media Release Kona patrol officers arrested and charged an elderly Kailua-Kona man with a handful of offenses, including attempted robbery and assault, following an incident that took place in Kailua-Kona early Sunday morning, January 14, 2024. At approximately 6:45 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Marco K. SegobiaPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 253Report No.: 24-004971 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department reports that 23-year-old Caige Wheeler, who was previously reported missing, was located in Kailua-Kona on Tuesday afternoon, January 16, 2024, and in good health.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Benjamin T. MoszkowiczPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 98th Police Recruit Class Recognition Ceremony was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel in Hilo. This was an invite-only ceremony limited to police personnel, guest speakers, and family members of the recruits. The […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release For the year 2023, there were 955 DUI arrests compared with 979 in 2022, a decrease of 2.5 percent. The numbers of arrests by district were: District   For the Year 2023       Hāmākua   8 North Hilo   3 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant Marco K. SegobiaPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 253Report No.: 24-004971 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance locating 23-year-old Caige Wheeler of Kailua-Kona, who has been reported missing by his family. He is considered endangered as he’s required take medication on a daily basis.  Wheeler is described as Caucasian, 5 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKa‘ū PatrolActing Captain Pernell HanoaPhone: (808) 939-2520Report No.: 24-004345 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 24-year-old man  visiting from North Carolina that occurred in Ka‘ū on Saturday morning, January 13, 2024. Ka‘ū District patrol officers responded at approximately 11:23 a.m. to the South Point area after receiving […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Benjamin T. MoszkowiczPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department announces that effective Tuesday, January 16, 2024, Major Reed K. Mahuna is permanently appointed as Deputy Police Chief. A 25-year veteran of the department, Mahuna was named Acting Deputy Chief on July 1, 2023. The Deputy Chief was sworn […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Traffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2339Report No.: 24-003709 Media Release A 66-year-old Puna man passed away following a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision in Hilo on Thursday afternoon, January 11, 2024. Officers responding to the 4:26 p.m. call determined that a 2018 Dodge pickup truck, operated by a 70-year-old Hilo man, was […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Benjamin T. MoszkowiczPhone: (808) 961-2344 Media Release As part of its continuing community outreach about the dangers of fentanyl, Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) provides monthly updates on the amount of fentanyl related arrests (possession/distribution) in Hawai‘i County and the quantity of fentanyl recovered for the preceding month. During the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolLieutenant Jerome A. ManuelPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext.253Report No.: 24-003502 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a Kona brush fire that occurred in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 11, 2024.  At 5:23 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to the 75-5700 block of Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona for a report of […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Traffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No. 23-107035 Media Release (Update) A 33-year-old Nā‘ālehu woman who died in a single-vehicle collision on Māmalahoa Highway near Manuka State Park on Sunday, November 12, 2023, was positively identified yesterday as Annemarie Salvatore.  Responding to a call at 2:06 a.m., police […]

Hawai`i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of January 1, through January 7, 2024, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers were under the age […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Craig DerasinPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 24-001253 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for 46-year-old Tyree Maurice Shaw. He was last seen at a residence on North Oshiro Road on the morning of Monday, December 11, 2023, however, not reported missing until recently. Shaw is described as having a dark complexion, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Traffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 23-012313 Media Release After extensive research and validation using DNA and dental records, two men who died in a February 2023 South Kohala traffic collision have been identified as 37- year-old Jonathan Leland James of Kea‘au and 27-year-old Graham R. Shure […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna Patrol Officer Johnathan RapozaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 24-001591 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Saysha Kaholo-Hiapo who was reported as a runaway on Friday, January 5, 2024.   She was last seen on Wednesday, January 3, at 12:00 p.m. in the area of the Hawaiian […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation DivisionCaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 23-113936 Media Release Detectives with Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area I Criminal Investigation Division launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a body last month in Hilo. On Sunday, December 3, 2023, shortly before 4:45 p.m., Hilo patrol officers responded to a report […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Traffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No. 24-002073 Media Release A 31-year-old Maui man who died in a single-vehicle collision on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Kailua-Kona, has been positively identified as Christopher Keaulama Liftee of Kihei, Maui. Responding to a call at 4:35 a.m., police determined that […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolOfficer Shane HanleyPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 24-002233 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Kainalu Castro-Santos who was reported as a runaway. Castro-Santos was last seen in Volcano, on Sunday, January 7, 2024.  He is described as Hawaiian with a medium complexion and build, about […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation DivisionCaptain Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2251Report No.: 24-001196 Media Release (Update#1) Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged two Kailua-Kona residents with multiple offenses following two suspected fentanyl overdoses at the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) in Hilo that left one man dead. The suspects are identified as 41-year-old Izaiah […]