Author Archives: Denise Laitinen

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCommunity Policing SectionSergeant Michael D. HardiePhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 259 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department is teaming up with The Food Basket Inc. and Costco for the first annual Fill A Cruiser Food Drive event Friday, September 3, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kona Costco. In this inaugural event, the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSergeant Kayla K. Makino-KahuliHilo PatrolPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-070756 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 34-year-old Justin J. Clark of Puna, who was reported missing, was located in Hilo on Friday, August 27, 2021, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentAdministrative BureauAssistant Chief Samuel V. JelsmaPhone: (808) 961-2261 Media Release 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, after the contract with Hawai‘i Rainbow Rangers […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSergeant Kayla K. Makino-KahuliHilo PatrolPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-070756 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 34-year-old Justin J. Clark of Puna, who was reported missing. He was last seen on Thursday, August 19, 2021, around 12:00 p.m., in the 700 block of Kilauea Avenue in Hilo wearing […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, JrPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-070198 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged a Kona man and a Hilo woman with an array of traffic, property crimes, and drug offenses stemming from an incident that occurred in Hōlualoa on Tuesday, August 24, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Michael Santos          Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-070205 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Makahiki Ikaika Moala, who was reported as a runaway. He is described as having a dark complexion, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 170 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 21-070414 Media Release A 36-year-old Puna man who died following a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and dump truck that occurred on Tuesday August 24, 2021, on Highway 132 in Pāhoa has been identified as Arif L. McCluer of Pāhoa. Responding to a traffic collision […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No.: 21-070414 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a motorcycle and dump truck that occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday August 24, 2021, in the area between the 4 and 5 mile marker of Highway 132 in Pahoa. Responding to […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IOfficer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 20-057273 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 17-year-old Makahiki Moala, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo in good health on August 23, 2021.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Scott HammonsPhone: (808) 965-2716 Report No.: 21-070253 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with identifying suspects in a theft investigation regarding a hydraulic jack hammer. At 7:18 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Puna patrol officers responded to a report of a theft that occurred at a […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of August 16, 2021, through August 22, 2021, 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. One of the drivers was under the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefPaul K. FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release Chief Paul K. Ferreira wishes to thank the members of the public who participated in the Hawai‘i Police Department’s 2021 Community Satisfaction Survey during the month of April. This year the department increased their outreach efforts to encourage more people to participate in […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, JrPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-069244 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police detectives are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred in Ocean View on Friday, August 20, 2021. Around 7: 30 p.m. Friday evening, Ka‘u patrol officers responded to a residence on Sea Breeze Parkway […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Charrise WakitaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-069979 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Camron P. Thibodeau of Puna, who was reported as a runaway. Thibodeau is described as being 6 feet tall, 150 pounds, with brown eyes and shoulder length brown hair. He was last […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, JrPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-069521 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have identified the victim in Saturday’s shooting as 61-year-old Frank Damiano of Kailua-Kona. An autopsy is being scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.  On Saturday, August 21, 2021, at about 4:45 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, JrPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-069521 Media Release A 79-year-old Kealakekua man was taken into custody without incident following a shooting that left a 61-year-old Kailua-Kona man dead.  On Saturday, August 21, 2021, at about 4:45 p.m., police responded to a residence on Mamalahoa […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSergeant James K. CorreaHilo PatrolPhone: (808) 961-2213Report No.: 21-069437 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Natasha Renee Torrance, who was reported missing. She was last seen on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 6:00 a.m. in Hilo. Torrance is described as having a fair complexion, 5 feet […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentSouth Kohala DistrictCaptain Jeremie EvangelistaPhone: (808) 887-3080 Media Release  In an effort to safely stay connected with community during the current pandemic surge, Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites you to join them virtually for “Coffee with a Cop” on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit – Area ISergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2391Report No. 21-068081 Media Release A 34-year-old man that died following a two vehicle collision on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, on Highway 19 near the 49 mile marker in Honoka‘a has been identified by Hawai‘i Police Department as Valentine Gines Jr., of Pa‘auilo. Officers […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries Jr.                       Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-067706 Media Release A 25-year-old Ka‘ū man wanted on an outstanding warrant and a suspect in several criminal investigations, has been charged by Hawai‘i Island police with a variety of offenses. On Sunday, August 15, 2021, at 9:10 p.m. […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of August 9, 2021, through August 15, 2021, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 13 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 the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHāmākua PatrolCaptain Reynold KahalewaiPhone: (808) 775-7533Report No. 21-068081 Media Release An unidentified male died following a two vehicle collision on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 on Highway 19 near the 49 mile marker in Honoka‘a. Officers responding to a two vehicle collision at 4:53 a.m. determined that a white colored Toyota pick-up truck had […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolCaptain Sandor FinkeyPhone: (808) 961-2214 Media Release For his bravery and valor in the line of duty, Officer Benjamin Nishimoto, a 13-year veteran of the Hawai‘i Police Department, was recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i as Officer of the Month for June 2021 during a ceremony at the Hilo […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolCaptain Scott AmaralPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-067388 Media Release An 85-year-old Puna woman remains in critical condition and two men were injured after a vicious attack involving multiple dogs on Saturday, August 14, 2021 in Kea‘au. Hawai‘i Island police and Animal Control are investigating the incident that took place at about 5:43 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona DistrictOfficer Joshua StenderPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 245Report No.: 21-055970 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who made multiple fraudulent ATM cash withdrawals and purchases using a stolen debit card. The withdrawals occurred at multiple locations around Hawai‘i County between May 28, 2021, and […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-052465 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 39-year-old Larry Kalei Kamalii Jr., who should be considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted for an outstanding traffic warrant and for questioning in connection with an […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: C17011438 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for information regarding 73-year-old Glynda Evangelista  of Hilo, who has not been seen or heard from by her family since April 2017. Evangelista was last seen on Monday, April 24, 2017, on […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-036639 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Brandon Nau, who should be considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted for two outstanding arrest warrants, and for questioning in connection with an unrelated burglary […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-052465 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Momilani Julia Lolani Florendo who is wanted for two outstanding traffic warrants. She is also wanted for questioning in connection with an unrelated criminal investigation. Florendo […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolActing Sergeant Ben Del ToroPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-063990 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that Eric Carl-Smith of Pahoa, who was previously reported as missing, was located in good health in Hilo on the morning of August 5, 2021. The police department thanks the public for their assistance in the matter.  […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of August 2, 2021, through August 8, 2021, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 13 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 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolOfficer Bradley WaikiPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-060903 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Keolamauloa Heanu of Hilo, who was reported as a runaway. Heanu was last seen in Hilo on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at 2:00 a.m. wearing a light blue long sleeve […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Community Policing SectionSergeant Michael D. HardiePhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 259 Media Release For his tenacity in tracking down leads and apprehending a suspect wanted on both an outstanding warrant and for felony theft offenses, Officer Charles Caldwell-Kaai was awarded the Officer of the Month award for August 2021 by the Kona Crime […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IOfficer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 20-057273 and 21-024833 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request in asking for the public’s assistance in locating two east Hawai‘i runaways. Sixteen-year-old Makahiki Ikaika Moala was last seen in the Keaukaha/Banyan Drive area of Hilo on July 29, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-052465 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 37-year-old Anthony Romero Gonsalves, who should be considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted for an outstanding arrest warrant and for questioning in connection with an unrelated […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Michael Santos       Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-059485 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Jason Oharra, who was reported as a runaway on July 20, 2021.Oharra, who was last seen in the area of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo, may also be in the area of […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolActing Sergeant Ben Del ToroPhone: (808) 935-3311 or (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-063990 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 53-year-old Eric Carl-Smith, of Pāhoa. Carl-Smith was last seen on Sunday, August 1, 2021, walking in the area of Apa‘a Road and Pahoa Village Road in Pāhoa […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCommunity Policing SectionLieutenant William DerrPhone: (808) 961-2350 Media Release  A community meeting focusing on agricultural theft in the Honomū area scheduled for Monday, August, 9, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., will take place online via Zoom instead of in person at the Honomū Gym as previously announced. The event, hosted by Hawaii […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-052465 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Kalvin Keala Menzsa, who should be considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted for three outstanding traffic warrants, and for questioning in connection with an unrelated […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-062857 Media Release (Update #1) Hawaiʻi Island police detectives have identified the male victim whose body was discovered at MacKenzie State Recreation Area in Puna, on Saturday, July 31, 2021, as 76-year-old Michael Rosenbaum, of Pahoa. Rosenbaum had been reported as […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Nelson Cacho Sr.Phone: (808) 961-2213Report No.: 21-063419 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police report that London Opendack of Honolulu, who was previously reported as missing, was located in good health on August 3, 2021. The police department thanks the public for their assistance in this matter.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHāmākua StationCaptain Reynold KahalewaiPhone: (808) 775-7533 Media Release For his compassionate professionalism and assisting of others whenever the need arises, Officer Ivan Alatan, an 8-year veteran of Hawai‘i Police Department, was recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i as Officer of the Month for May 2021 during a ceremony at the […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Nelson Cacho Sr.Phone: (808) 961-2213Report No.: 21-063419 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old London Opendack of Honolulu. He was reportedly last seen in Hilo on Thursday, July 29, 2021, around 3:00 a.m. Opendack is described as Caucasian, 6 feet 3 inches tall, 150 pounds, […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-062857 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police detectives have initiated a homicide investigation after the discovery of a body at MacKenzie State Recreation Area in Puna, on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Shortly after 4:00 p.m., Puna patrol officers responded to the MacKenzie […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of July 26, 2021, through August 1, 2021, 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. None of the drivers were under the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHāmākua StationCaptain Reynold KahalewaiPhone: (808) 775-7533 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Activities League (HI-PAL) would like to congratulate all the winners and thank all of the participants in the Back to School Keiki Fishing Tournament, which took place Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Laupāhoehoe Point Beach Park in Laupāhoehoe. Participants included 24 keiki […]

Hawai‘i Police Department                           Criminal Investigation Division – Area 1Lieutenant Royce SerraoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-062385 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged a Mountain View man with 22 drug and firearms offenses after recovering 27.2 pounds of dried marijuana, 232 live marijuana plants, 14 rifles, and more than 20,000 rounds of ammunition. Area I […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IOfficer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report Numbers: 21-060890 and 21-059483 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that two runaways have been located in good health. Fifteen-year-old Kaliah Quiocho was located in Hilo on Friday, July 30, 2021. On Sunday, August 1, 16-year-old Ezra Kirkpatrick was located in Puna.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHamakua PatrolSchool Resource Officer Blake RagocosPhone: (808) 775-7533 Media Release As keiki prepare for the new school year, Hawai‘i Police Department would like to remind motorists in Honoka‘a that starting Tuesday, August 3, 2021, the one-way traffic pattern on Pakalana Street will be in effect Mondays through Fridays, on school days, between 7:00 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolCaptain Sandor FinkeyPhone: (808) 961-2214 Media Release An officer and her new recruit trainee were recently honored for their investigation that led to the arrest of a violent suspect who had previously fled two states to avoid prosecution for similar crimes. Officers Lisa Ebesugawa and Recruit Officer Sean Tyler Kepoo were recognized […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Shawn TinglePhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-062283 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Aiden Becker, who was reported as a runaway. Becker was last seen in the area of North Glenwood Road in Mountain View on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 5 p.m. wearing […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentVice Section – Area IIOfficer Kyle HirayamaPhone: (808)326-4646 Ext. 253 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Ronald Patrick Keahonui Kahihikolo, of Ocean View, who is wanted for three outstanding warrants for his arrest. Kahihikolo is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, 215 pounds, with […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Michael Santos          Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.:  21-060417 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Lokelani Troche-Nobriga, who was reported as a runaway. Troche-Nobriga was last seen in Hilo on July 23, 2021. She is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 115 pounds, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCommunity Policing SectionLieutenant William DerrPhone: (808) 961-2350 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section invites the public to a community meeting on Monday, August, 9, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Honomū Gym, 28-1641 Old Mamalahoa Highway in Honomū. The event, hosted by Hawaii County Council Member Heather Kimball, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Charrise WakitaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-061403 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that 18-year-old Kanoelehua Awaa, who was previously reported as missing, was located in Kurtistown on July, 27, 2021, in good health. 

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 965-2715Report No.: 21-060604 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 76-year-old Michael Rosenbaum, of Pahoa. He was reportedly last seen in Pahoa town on Thursday, July 22, at 6 p.m., and is in need of various […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-060624 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 24-year-old Jenson Faustino-Keakaoka Castillas with burglary and an array of other offenses after breaking in to a private school in Pahoa. On the afternoon of Monday, July 26, 2021, after conferring […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-053150 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Thomas Lou Robert Bowers, of Volcano. He is wanted for two outstanding Hilo Family Court warrants and for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation for […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Nelson Cacho Sr.Phone: (808) 935-3311Incident Number: 21-053568/HL Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department is renewing its request for the public’s help identifying the owner of a two-person kayak found adrift in Hilo Bay earlier this month. A kayaker found the yellow, two-person Malibu Series ocean kayak on Friday, July 2, 2021, at […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin Delaries, Jr.Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-060838 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested three Captain Cook men with numerous criminal offenses after a reported hit and run incident in the parking lot of a business establishment in the 75-5800 block of Ali‘i Drive shortly […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Charrise WakitaPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 21-061403 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Kanoelehua Awaa, who was reported missing. Awaa is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall, 155 pounds, with brown eyes and long red hair. She was last seen on Monday, July […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCommunity Policing SectionLieutenant William H. DerrPhone: (808) 961-2350 Media Release With the school year starting soon, Hawai‘i Police Department would like to remind the public that the one-way traffic pattern on Waianuenue Avenue will resume on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 and will be in effect weekdays, 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. This coincides […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of July 19, 2021, through July 25, 2021, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Nine 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.: 21-060697 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 30-year-old Renette Gasio of Kailua-Kona with assault in the second-degree after she reportedly threatened a woman with a knife.   A 41-year-old female victim reported that Gasio verbally threatened […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolLieutenant Todd PatarayPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-060890 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Kaliah Quiocho of Hilo, who was reported missing as a runaway. Quiocho was last seen at her residence in Hilo on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She is described as being […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report Nos.: 21-049740 / 21-057669 Media Release            Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 25-year-old Travis Ka‘iliwaioli Yoshito Demello-Oda, of Hilo, with robbery and an array of other offenses following two separate armed robberies that occurred on the Shipman Beach Trail […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IOfficer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 21-055803 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 14-year-old Lokelani Troche-Nobriga, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKa‘ū Patrol DivisionSergeant Chris CorreiaPhone: (808) 939-2520Report No.: 21-058453 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a man who is being sought for questioning in connection with a stolen moped and other property crimes occurring in the Ocean View area of Ka‘ū.  His image was captured on video […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IOfficer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 21-052384 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 14-year-old Zoeylynn Puaoi-Pinheiro of Hilo, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in good health.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHilo Patrol – Area ISergeant Michael Santos          Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-058623 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Simeko Kosme, who was reported as a runaway. Kosme was last seen in Hilo on Saturday, July 17, 2021. She is described as being 5 feet 2 inches […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Michael Santos          Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.:  21-059483 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 Hilo on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She is described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 100 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IOfficer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 21-050849 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 16-year-old Brandon Ahia, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in good health in Hilo on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona Community Policing SectionSergeant Michael D. HardiePhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 259 Media Release For his quick actions in helping to save an injured man, Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Adam Hanes was recognized by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee as the Kona Officer of the Month for July 2021 during a luncheon at Huggo’s […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-047227 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Kanani Eve Meridith, who was reported missing. She has not been seen by her family since May 2021. She also has an outstanding bench warrant.   Meridith […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-054884 Media Release Hawai‘i Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Bronson Rodney Amaral, who should be considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted for two outstanding arrest warrants, and for questioning in connection with two additional […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Dustin SampagaPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-059277 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Jada Cathcart, who was reported as a runaway, was located in Puna in good health on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHilo PatrolSergeant Michael Santos          Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.:  21- 055803 Media Release Hawai‘i Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Lokelani Troche-Nobriga who was reported as a runaway. Troche-Nobriga was last seen in Hilo on July 8, 2021. She is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 115 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Dustin SampagaPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-059277 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Jada Cathcart, who was reported as a runaway. Cathcart was last seen in the Kurtistown area on Monday, July 19, 2021 between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m., wearing a black windbreaker, […]

Hawai`i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of July 12, 2021, through July 18, 2021, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IOfficer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.:  21-017946 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 13-year-old Jason Oharra, who was reported as a runaway, was located in Pahoa in good health on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IOfficer Corey M. KanekoPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.:  21-054370 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 Friday, July 16, 2021.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCommunity Policing SectionLieutenant William DerrPhone: (808) 961-2350 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Activities League (HI-PAL) would like to congratulate all the winners and thank all of the participants in the first-ever Blue Light fishing tournament, which took place Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Wailoa State Park in Hilo. Participating students from Keaukaha, Kapiolani, […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Calvin DelariesPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 266Report No.: 21-034326 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that a coroner’s inquest into the April 2021 death of man at Kailua Pier has been completed. On Friday, April 30, 2021, at 1:16 p.m. Kona Patrol and Department of Land and Natural […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Patrol DivisionLieutenant Tuck Loy AurelloPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-052384 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for assistance in locating 14-year-old Zoeylynn Puaoi-Pinheiro of Hilo, who was previously reported missing as a runaway. Last month Puaoi-Pinheiro was reported as a runaway when she did not return to a residence […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Paul FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release                                                  Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted seven individuals to the rank of Lieutenant, effective Friday, July 16, 2021. Lieutenant Brian Prudencio, a 21-year veteran is now assigned to Administration – CALEA (Accreditation).  He most recently served as a detective in the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division – Area IICaptain Thomas Shopay III      Phone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 263Report No.: 21-056886 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are continuing to seek the public’s assistance in identifying persons involved in a break-in that occurred at the Hōlualoa Post Office sometime between Saturday July 10, 2021, and Monday July 12, 2021.  At […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentHilo Patrol – Area ISergeant Michael Santos          Phone: (808) 935-3311Report No.:  21-054370 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Simeko Kosme, who was reported as a runaway. Kosme was last seen in Hilo on July 4, 2021. She is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall, […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IIDetective Kimmerlyn Makuakane-JarrellPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 262Report No.: 21-055591 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 24-year-old Lane Turner of Ocean View with numerous offenses stemming from a theft of a vehicle in Ocean View. On Monday, July 12, 2021, Kona patrol officers were conducting patrols […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-057037 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police detectives have arrested and charged 25-year-old Timothy Michael Kaleo O’ Kalani Kahooilihala of Hilo with felony assault. On Wednesday evening, July 14, 2021, Kahooilihala turned himself in at the South Hilo police station. He had been […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-057037 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Timothy Michael Kaleo O’ Kalani Kahooilihala, who is wanted for an outstanding bench warrant, and for questioning in connection with an assault that occurred in Hilo […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area ILieutenant Rio S. Amon-WilkinsPhone: (808) 961-2252Report No.: 21-049740 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a robbery that occurred near Shipman Beach on the Shipman Beach Trail in Kea‘au on Sunday, June 20, 2021. The suspect was […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolCaptain Scott AmaralPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No. 21-046219 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 16-year-old Kaitlynn Ibbs of Kea‘au, who had previously been reported as a runaway, was located in Puna in good health.

Hawai`i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of July 5, 2021, through July 11, 2021, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers were under the age of […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolSergeant David ArakiPhone: (808) 326-4646 Ext.253Report No.: 21-055995 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 54-year-old Brian Larimore of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing and is in need of medication. Larimore was last seen on Thursday, July 08, 2021, at 10:15 a.m. in the 500 block of […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentHāmākua Patrol Lieutenant Roylen ValeraPhone: (808) 962-2120Report No.: 21-56470 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning in Hāmākua. At 4:48 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021, Hamakua patrol officers responded to a report of a possible drowning in the vicinity of the 18 mile marker on Highway 19 in the […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna Community Policing                                                                                            Officer Eddie Cardines                             Phone: (808) 935-3311       Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department is warning the public that officers will issue citations to anyone who operates a dirt bike or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on any public road on Hawai‘i Island. This includes state and county roads, as well as private roads open […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the Police ChiefChief Paul K. FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release For his selfless work making Hawai‘i Island a safer place for children, Detective Gavin Kagimoto was honored with the Haweo Award during a ceremony held at Hawai‘i County Council chambers in Hilo on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The award was presented […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentKa‘ū Patrol DivisionSergeant Chris CorreiaPhone: (808) 939-2520Report No.: 21-056254 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning incident that occurred in the Kaʻū district. On Friday, July 9, 2021, at 10:56 p.m., police, Hawai`i Fire Department, and US Coast Guard personnel responded to a report of a 42-year-old man who fell […]

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 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 […]