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Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentLieutenant Sandor FinkeyArea I Juvenile Aid SectionPhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 21-041829 Media Release Police have charged a 30-year-old Puna man with felony assault stemming from an incident in Puna. On Wednesday (May 25, 2021) at 4:35  p.m.., Puna police responded to a report of an injured male at a business in Pahoa.  Officers […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Section – Area IILieutenant Edwin BuytenPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 266Report No.: 21-041921 Media Release Hawai’i Island Police has identified the person who died in Tuesday’s (May 25, 2021) “End of the World” shooting, as 46-year-old Joey Richmond of Kailua-Kona. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, police responded to […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Paul FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Sergeant Marco Segobia was recognized as the 2020 Hawai’i Narcotic Officer of the Year, receiving the prestigious “Troy Barboza Memorial Award”.  This award is presented annually to a member of the law enforcement community in the State of […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II OperationsMajor Sherry D. BirdPhone: 326-4646, Ext. 270Report No. 21-041921 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department is advising the public of a temporary road closure of Keala O Keawe Road (Highway 160) between the entrance of Pu’uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park and Hōnaunau Beach Road on Thursday, May 27, 2021, from […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: 961-2305 Media Release With the approach of the long Memorial Day weekend and upcoming graduation parties, Hawai’i Police Department will be on alert to help prevent tragedy on our roads. Officers will conduct roving patrols beginning Friday, May 28, and continuing through Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Patrol DivisionCaptain Reed K. MahunaPhone: (808) 961-2214Report No. 21-041519 Media Release Hawai’i Island Police are looking for a 69-year-old Waikoloa man that has been reported missing. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Bruce Graves, a 69-year-old Waikoloa man who was reported missing on May 24, 2021. Graves was […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionLieutenant Edwin BuytenPhone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 266Report No.: 21-041921 Media Release Hawai‘i Island Police are investigating a shooting in Keauhou that left a man dead. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. yesterday evening, May 25, 2021, police responded to a report of an unresponsive male party lying on the ground at […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Donovan KoharaPhone: 808-326-4646, ext. 238Report No.: 20-072298 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police have located 28-year-old Steven Combes of Na’alehu who was previously wanted for questioning in regards to a theft that occurred in Kona. Combes was located in Na’alehu on May 20, 2021 where he was questioned regarding […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II, Criminal Investigation SectionOfficer Justin UrestiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 238Report No.: 21-032328 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located 30-year-old Kevin Riley Galigo of Na’alehu, who was wanted for an outstanding warrant for his arrest. On Monday, May 25, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., Galigo turned himself in to the East Hawai‘i Detention […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCommunity Policing SectionLieutenant William DerrPhone: 961-2350 Media Release Due to the increasing reports of agricultural theft on Hawai’i Island, the Hawai’i Police Department would like to remind the public that there are regulations set in place. If you sell any amount of an agricultural commodity that is to be marketed for commercial purposes; […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentCommunity Policing SectionLieutenant William DerrPhone: 961-2350 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Activities League (HI-PAL) would like to thank the Hawai’i Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) and the Wolf-Pack soccer team for allowing our participation in their May 2021 practice. During the loosening of the COVID-19 restrictions and still complying with COVID-19 precautions, HI-PAL was […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of May 17, 2021, through May 23, 2021, Hawai`i Island police arrested twenty-three (23) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  None of the drivers were under […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefPolice Chief Paul K. FerreiraPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee (KCPC) has recognized Officer Chelsey Santos as the Kona Officer of the month for May 2021. Officer Santos was nominated by Sergeant Aron Tomota for her “dedicated effort in making the Big Island streets, specifically in […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Laurence DavisPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No. 21-040646 Media Release Hawai‘i Island Police are searching for 33-year-old Matthew Ryan who was last seen on Friday (May 21) during daylight hours at a residence located in the Glenwood area within the Puna district. He is described as being Caucasian, 5’9” and weighing approximately 170-180 […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No. 21-040643 Media Release An 18-year-old Ocean View man died following a single vehicle collision on Friday (May 21, 2021) on Highway 11, .1 mile south of the 95 mile marker in South Kona. The victim has been positively identified as Alona Taetuna-Kaluau. Responding to […]

Hawai’i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolSergeant Charrise K. WakitaPhone: 965-2716Report No. 21-037352 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a yellow and black Caterpillar brand Skid Steer loader, Model CAT 226, that was removed from a property in Orchidland, Puna during the beginning of May 2021. The Skid Steer has an estimated […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II, Criminal Investigation SectionOfficer Justin UrestiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 238Report No.: 21-032328 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old, Kevin Riley Galigo of Na’alehu, who has an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Galigo is described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall, 130 pounds, with […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Donovan KoharaPhone: 808-326-4646, ext. 238Report No.: 20-072298 Media  Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 28-year old Steven Combes of Na’alehu for questioning in regards to a theft that occurred in Kona. Combes is described as a local male, approximately 5 feet 9 […]

Hawai`i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. KeltnerProgram ManagerPhone: 961-2305 Media Release During the week of May 10, 2021, through May 16, 2021, Hawai`i Island police arrested seventeen (17) 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 age […]

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentKona Community Policing – Area IIOfficer Dwayne SlussPhone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 259 Media Release  The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section invites the public to join them for two “Coffee with a Cop” events this month in Kailua-Kona. The events will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the following […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentCommunity Police Section – PunaOfficer Bryson MiyosePhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 21-032320 Media Release Hawai’i Island Police have charged 35-year-old Thomas Bowers, of Puna, in connection with a burglary investigation from the Volcano Area. After receiving tips from the public, Officers from the Puna Community Police Section and Officers from the Area I Special […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement Unit (TEU), Area IISergeant Thomas KoyanagiPhone: 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No. 21-038760 Media Release A 52-year-old Washington man died following a two vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday (May 15, 2021) .1 mile south of the 88 mile marker on Highway 11.  The 52-year-old male has been positively identified as Brian Kamaka […]

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area IOfficer Corey M. Kaneko, K-9 HandlerPhone: (808) 961-8843Report No.: 21-003137 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Kealii Kaniho, who was reported as a runaway in January, was located in South Kohala in good health on April 15, 2021.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-099083   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have initiated a homicide investigation after the discovery of a body in the Aloha Estates subdivision of Puna, on Tuesday afternoon, January 5, 2021. Shortly after 2:00 p.m., Puna Patrol […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Edwin A. Buyten Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 266 Report No. 20-099774 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged two Kailua-Kona men with numerous criminal offenses associated with a previously reported home invasion investigation. The charges stem from a reported home invasion that took place […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Todd C. Pataray Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No.: 20-100081 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 58-year old Robby Gay Yoshiyama.  He was last seen on December 31, 2020 after he left a private establishment located on the 1400 block of Kilauea Avenue, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-096244 / 20-091937 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have charged 30-year-old Jarvis Rockwell Hung Leung Boots, of Mountain View, with murder, attempted murder, and an array of firearm and weapons offenses related to two separate incidents this […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-096244 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with the Friday morning, December 18th shooting at the Puainako Town Center in Hilo that left a 41-year-old father of three young children dead. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-096244   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the male victim whose body was found shot in a vehicle this morning (Friday) at the Puainako Town Center in Hilo. The victim is identified as 41-year-old Benjamin […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-094790   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating after hunters discovered a body on a remote trail in the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve, in Volcano, on Saturday afternoon, December 12, 2020. At approximately 5:00 p.m., two […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-091937   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated an attempted murder investigation after a reported shooting this afternoon, December 2, 2020, in Pāpa‘ikou. Shortly after 1:00 p.m. today, South Hilo Patrol officers responded to the area […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-090538 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged 30-year-old Saesha Shante Tiarelynn Pua-Olena Marie Paz, and 32-year-old Rory Robert Neville, both of Hilo, with an array of property-crime offenses, after a crime spree early Friday […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. 20-091074 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested 38-year-old Jaclyn Kanani Ann Kama, of Hilo, with assault against a police officer, as well as other property, drug, and traffic-related offenses. On Sunday morning (November 29), shortly before […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. 20-085280 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged 26-year-old Dominick Gavin Paul Gonzado, of Kurtistown, with operating a stolen vehicle, and an array of property, drug and traffic-related offenses. On Wednesday evening (November 25), after […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant Charrise K. Wakita Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. 20-087452   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that 25-year-old Pua Siu has been located in good health. She had previously been reported as missing.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-088159 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old Lester Keala Lorenz, of Hōnaunau. He was reportedly last seen on Mana Road on Wednesday afternoon (November 18) at approximately 1:00 p.m. His […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Hāmākua Patrol Division, Area I Operations Lieutenant Roylen Valera Phone: (808) 775-7533   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department would like to remind motorists of the one-way traffic pattern on Pakalana Street in Honokaʻa, on school days of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant Bryan Tina Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. 20-085995   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that Tyra Dalija-Airinios was located in the Puna area in good health. She had previously been reported as a runaway.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244    Media Release  The Hawaiʻi Police Department introduces Ms. Denise Laitinen as their new Public Relations Specialist effective November 16, 2020.   A seasoned writer and journalist, Laitinen brings years of experience to the position having worked in a wide […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Torey D. Keltner Program Manager Phone: (808) 961-2305   Media Release During the week of November 9, 2020, through November 15, 2020, Hawai`i Island police arrested twenty-three (23) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  One of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department  Puna District Sergeant Charrise K. Wakita Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. 20-087452 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Pua Siu. She is 25-years-old, 5-feet 8 inches, 145 pounds, brown eyes, medium complexion, blondish/strawberry (ehu)  hair. She was last seen on November 12, 2020 at about […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Torey D. Keltner Program Manager Phone: (808) 961-2305   Media Release The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has started their annual Click It or Ticket national seat belt enforcement mobilization.  The Hawaiʻi Police Department is dedicated to this and will strictly enforce seat belt […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department                                           Lieutenant Royce Serrao Area I Criminal Investigation Division Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No. 20-086432 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged 31-year-old Juanita Grammer, of Mountain View, with numerous offenses stemming from a traffic stop by Puna Patrol Officers. On Thursday evening (November 12), after conferring with County Prosecutors, detectives […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona District Sergeant Kimo Keliipaakaua Phone: (808) 326-4646 Report No. 20-078258 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a female juvenile who was reported as a runaway. It was reported that 17-year-old Camden Dufer left the Salvation Army Interim Home in Kailua-Kona on October 12, 2020 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Jeremy Riddle Phone: (808) 961-2391 Report No. 20-086276   Media Release A 73-year-old Hilo man has died following a two vehicle collision on Wednesday morning (November 11) at the Komohana and Kukuau Street Intersection. Police responded to a 4:52 a.m. traffic collision and determined that a 1983 Jeep […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report no.: 20-086099   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred in Kalopa on Tuesday morning (November 10). Police and Fire officials were dispatched to the scene shortly after 11:30 a.m. today for […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. 20-082373 Media Release Hawai’i Island Police have arrested and charged 26-year-old Dominick Gavin Paul Gonzado, of Kurtistown, with operating a stolen vehicle, as well as drug and traffic-related offenses. On Saturday evening (November 7), after conferring with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant Bryan Tina Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. 20-085995 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public’s assistance in locating a female juvenile who was reported as a runaway. It was reported that 14-year-old Tyra Dalija-Airinios ran away from her Pahoa home on Tuesday (November 10) at approximately 12:30 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Torey D. Keltner Program Manager Phone: (808) 961-2305   Media Release During the week of November 2, 2020, through November 8, 2020, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested fifteen (15) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  None of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala Patrol Sergeant Thomas Chun-Ming Phone: (808) 887-3080 Report No. 20-082259 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person responsible for breaking into a business in the South Kohala District. On October 27, 2020, at approximately 5:51 a.m., South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala District Captain Sherry D. Bird Phone: (808) 887-3080    Media Release In an effort to stay engaged with our Hawaiʻi Island community while adhering to the current gathering and social distancing guidelines, the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites you to join them for a “Virtual Coffee […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū Patrol Division Sergeant Chris Correia Phone: (808) 939-2520 Report No. 20-064241 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 38-year-old Kaʻū man who was reported as missing. Christopher-Jay K. Baird was last seen in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision on November 30th of last […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala Patrol Sergeant Thomas Chun-Ming Phone: (808)887-3080 Report No. 20-084469 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals responsible for breaking into two storage units in the South Kohala District. On November 4, 2020, at approximately 9:05 a.m., South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252   Media Release Hawai’i Island Police are reminding the public of measures to prevent being victimized during the upcoming holiday season. Although the COVID-19 pandemic will likely impact shopping activities, consumers must still remain vigilant of their surroundings and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department is proud to announce that the first wave of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) will be live in the South Hilo, Kona, and Puna districts on Monday, November 9, 2020!  The rest of the Island’s […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Torey D. Keltner Program Manager Phone: (808) 961-2305   Media Release During the week of October 26, 2020, through November 1, 2020, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested twelve (12) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  None of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala Patrol Sergeant Thomas Chun-Ming Phone: (808) 887-3080 Report No. 20-084256 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged a Kamuela man yesterday evening (November 3) with numerous identity theft related offenses stemming from a vehicle break-in that occurred on November 2, 2020, in the Waimea area. The suspect is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Community Policing Sergeant Joseph Stender Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 259   Media Release Kona Community Policing Officers will be hosting a “Coffee with a Cop” event that will take place on Friday, November 6, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at the Kona Mountain Coffee Company located at 73-4038 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Sandor Finkey Phone: 935-3311 Report No. 20-083067 Media Release Detectives have charged a 27-year-old Hilo man for sexual assault and kidnapping for an incident that occurred on Friday in Hilo. On Friday (October 30, 2020) at 01:05 a.m., South Hilo patrol officers responded to a report […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona District Sergeant Kimo Keliipaakaua Phone: (808) 326-4646 Report No. 20-077203 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile male who was reported as a runaway. It was reported that 14-year-old Kealii Kaniho left the Salvation Army Interim Home in Kailua-Kona on October 8, 2020 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Frank Mohica Phone: 935-3311 Report No.: 20-083357   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that Dezra Kirkpatrick was located in the Hilo area in good health. She had previously been reported as a runaway.

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Frank Mohica Phone: 935-3311 Report No.:  20-083357 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 13-year-old Hilo girl who has been reported as a runaway. Dezra Kirkpatrick was last seen in Hilo at 9:00 p.m. on October 30, 2020.  She is described as being approximately 5’2″ tall, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-083446 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have charged 41-year-old Davi Franklin Alvarez Sr., of Hilo, with murder, for the stabbing death of a female acquaintance on Halloween. The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Noelle Keala Tamiko Buffett, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area I Juvenile Aid Section Detective Gavin Kagimoto Phone: 935-3311 Report No. 20-050588   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that Jordan Grant was located in the Hilo area in good health. He had previously been reported as a runaway.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-083446 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested a Hilo man in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred early this afternoon at an apartment complex on Puueo Street in Hilo. The suspect is identified as 41-year-old Davi […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Torey Keltner, Program Manager Phone: (808) 961-2305   Media Release Wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 isn’t the only way to keep yourself and others safe during this Halloween weekend.  If you are out walking this weekend, make yourself visible by wearing light colored or reflective […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol Acting Sergeant Tyler Prokopec Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 253 Report No. 20-082931 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Joshua Liebovich.  He was last seen in Kona on June 15, 2020.  Liebovich is described as being 5-feet-10-inches tall, 150 pounds, with blue eyes and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol, Area I Sergeant Bryan Tina Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report Number: 20-082471 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old, Espernanzania “Hope” Hernandez. She was last seen in the Mountain View area and has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, October 24, 2020, at […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Operations Assistant Chief Robert Wagner Phone: (808) 326-4646 Report No.  20-082299 Media Release On Tuesday (October 27), Area II Vice and South Kohala patrol officers executed search warrants at a residence off of Kipahele Street in Waimea.  Officers recovered a total of 3,286.9 grams of cocaine, 120 grams of crystal […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala District Sergeant Erich Jackson Phone: (808)887-3080 Report No. 20-080995 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male individual responsible for conducting fraudulent credit card transactions at business establishments in the South Kohala District. On October 22, 2020, at approximately 12:27 p.m., Kona Patrol officers […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Edwin A. Buyten Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 266 Report No. 20-082016 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 33-year-old Ocean View man wanted for questioning in connection with an early morning shooting that took place on October 26, 2020. This after Kaʻū Patrol officers […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira Phone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release On Friday (October 23), the Kona Crime Prevention Committee (KCPC) recognized Officer Ansel Robinson as the Kona Officer of the month for April 2020. Officer Robinson was selected as the Officer of the month for his determination with […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Torey D. Keltner Program Manager Phone: (808) 961-2305   Media Release During the week of October 19, 2020, through October 25, 2020, Hawai`i Island police arrested twenty-seven (27) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  Four of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Lieutenant Edwin Buyten Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 266 Report No.:  20-082016   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated an attempted murder investigation after an individual was located with a gunshot wound in the roadway of the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision, in the Kaʻū District. At […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol Acting Sergeant Tyler Prokopec Phone: (808) 326-4646, ext. 253 Report No. 20-078441 Media Release Hawai’i Island Police are searching for a 17-year old Kona boy who was reported as a runaway. Kayden Yamaguchi was last seen in Hilo on October 10, 2020.  He is described as being 5-feet 2-inches tall, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Lieutenant Royce Serrao Criminal Investigation Division, Area I Phone: (808) 935-3311 Report No: 20-080903 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged Chace K. Tam and Mindy K. Helm following the execution of a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the Waiākea House lots area of Hilo on Thursday (October […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-081754   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated a homicide investigation after a body was discovered this morning (October 25) in a vehicle on the side of the roadway in Kalapana, in the Puna District. Shortly after […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Field Operations, Area I Major Kenneth Quiocho Phone: (808) 961-2341 Report No. 20-077342 Media Release For several years, Steve Robinson had been looking for his older brother Michael who had lived on the Big Island for many years. Steve and his father lived in California and had kept in touch with 71-year-old […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-079205 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged 35-year-old Kalei Kona Brooks, of Keaʻau, with an array of property and firearm offenses. On Friday (October 16), after conferring with County Prosecutors, police charged Brooks with […]

Hawai’i Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-078623 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating a theft which occurred on October 14, 2020. An oil slick painting by Jean-Michael Basquiat (pictured above) and miscellaneous jewelry was removed from a residence on 40th Avenue in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-077030 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged 29-year-old Gavin Kekoa oʻkalani Calicdan, of Hilo, with an array of property and financial crime offenses. On Tuesday (October 13), after conferring with County Prosecutors, detectives charged […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Torey D. Keltner Program Manager Phone: (808) 961-2305   Media Release During the week of October 12, 2020, through October 18, 2020, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested thirty (30) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  One of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-079935   Media Release Kaycee Ramiscal Madamba, the 24-year-old Keaʻau woman who had been reported missing on Sunday evening (October 18) has been located. She was located Monday afternoon (October 19) at 4:30 p.m. in Hilo. She […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-073240 Media Release Hawai’i Island Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 59-year-old Mark Satoru Iyo, of Hilo. He has not been seen or heard from by his family since early March 2020. Iyo is described […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section – Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-079935 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Kaycee Ramiscal Madamba, of Keaʻau. She has not been seen or heard from by her family since early Tuesday morning (October 13). She […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Section, Area I Lieutenant William Derr Phone: (808) 961-2350   Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department reports that 71-year-old Michael Robinson has been located in good health. The Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance.

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Frank Mohica Phone: 935-3311 Report No. 20-078626   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that 15-year old Mary-Ann Leonard was located in the Hilo area in good health. She had previously been reported as a runaway.

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Frank Mohica Phone: 935-3311 Report No. 20-078626 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 15-year-old Hilo girl who was reported as a runaway. Mary-Ann Leonard was last seen in Hilo at 11:00 p.m. on October 13, 2020.  She is described as local, with a light brown […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Section, Area I Lieutenant William Derr Phone: (808) 961-2350 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 71-year-old Michael Robinson. He has not been seen or heard from by his family since 2017. He is known to frequent the downtown Hilo and Puna areas. Robinson is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Field Operations, Area I Major Kenneth Quiocho Phone: (808) 961-2341 Report No. 20-078688   Media Release A Keaʻau woman was charged this afternoon (October 14) with a threat aimed at the Keaʻau Elementary School resulting in a school lock-down and police arresting and charging the woman. Hawaiʻi Island Police have charged Raquel […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Field Operations, Area I Major Kenneth Quiocho Phone: (808) 961-2341 Report No. 20-078688   Media Release Hawaiʻi Police responded to Keaʻau Elementary School this morning (October 14) after a threat lead to the school being locked down for over an hour. Police responding to the 9:00 a.m. call learned that an upset […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District, Area I Lieutenant Allan Watanabe Phone: (808) 965-2716 Report No. 20-078393   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department is warning island residents to be aware of a telephone ‘spoofing’ incident in which scammers used a police station phone number to illicit money over the phone. On Monday (October 12), a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Torey D. Keltner Program Manager Phone: (808) 961-2305   Media Release During the week of October 5, 2020, through October 11, 2020, Hawai`i Island police arrested twenty-five (25) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  Four of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Criminal Investigation Section Detective Donovan Kohara Phone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 238 Report No. 20-076181 Media Release Big Island Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the owner of a Ralph Lauren Porthole Mirror that was located on October 5, 2020 during a police investigation at a storage facility in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Rio Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No. 20-077511   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police detectives are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred near downtown Hilo on Friday evening (October 9) shortly before 7:30 p.m. South Hilo Patrol officers were assigned to the parking lot of a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-077030 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Gavin Kekoao’kalani Calicdan, of Hilo, who is considered armed and dangerous. Calicdan is described as approximately 5-feet-9 inches, 165 pounds, brown hair, and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-063743 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Saesha Paz of Hilo. She is wanted for questioning relative to a burglary investigation that occurred on Uluwai Street in Hilo, in August […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section, Area I Lieutenant Rio S. Amon-Wilkins Phone: (808) 961-2252 Report No.: 20-072029 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged a Hilo couple with robbery and an array of other property and drug offenses stemming from an incident which occurred on September 19, 2020 on Makaʻala Street in […]