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Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Robert Wagner Phone: 961-2251 Report No. C14032133   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating suspects of a reported attempted car theft Sunday (November 30) in Hilo. At approximately 4:45 p.m., a man and woman attempted to remove a Toyota […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14031979   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located 35-year-old Misty Fuga of Keaʻau who was reported missing. She returned to her Hawaiian Paradise Park home unharmed Friday night (November 28).

Hawaiʻi Police Department Hāmākua District Sergeant Tyson Matsumura Phone: 775-7533   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating whether a body found in Waipio Valley on Sunday is a 22-year-old hiker who was reported missing on Saturday. Lindsey Nickerson of Kailua-Kona was last seen Saturday afternoon (November 29) when she separated from a tour group […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14031979   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 35-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing. Misty Fuga was last seen in Hawaiian Paradise Park by her family on Wednesday evening (November 26). Her family is concerned about […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14031674   Media Release A Puna man was arrested this week and charged with arson and other offenses in connection with a domestic dispute. On Monday (November 24), police responded to a 3 p.m. report of a verbal argument in […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Robert Wagner Phone: 961-2251 Report No. C14031892   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have released 57-year-old Daniel Holland of Pāhoa, who was arrested Thursday in connection with a reported stabbing in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Puna. He was released pending further investigation at […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14031674   Media Release A Puna man has been arrested for a burglary committed in June. On June 10, a Mountain View home was broken into. A sports-utility vehicle belonging to a 75-year-old man was removed. Several items from within […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Nancy Haitsuka Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 249 Report No. C14031774   Media Release A Kona man died Tuesday (November 25) in Kona waters. He has been identified as 52-year-old James Michael Call of Kailua-Kona. At 4:59 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a report of a possible drowning. The unresponsive […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Robert Wagner Phone: 961-2251 Report No. C14031892   Media Release On Thursday (November 27) at approximately 9:40 a.m., Hawaiʻi Island police responded to a reported stabbing in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Puna. Upon arrival, it was determined that a 32-year-old Keaʻau man had been […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14031667   Media Release A Waikoloa man is has been charged with 15 offenses in connection with an affray in Waikoloa early Monday (November 24) that sent two men to the hospital. While 20-year-old Gary Morrison of Waikoloa […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14028224   Media Release (corrects height in 3rd paragraph) Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 27-year-old Kailua-Kona man who was reported missing. David Twigg-Smith was last seen by his family on October 10 in Kailua-Kona. He has […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14026799   Media Release A Kona man has been charged with felony offenses after being arrested for beating his dog. An officer on Patrol in Kona on Monday observed an man repeatedly punching his dog in a car […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14031667   Media Release A  Waikoloa man is in police custody in connection with an affray in Waikoloa early Monday (November 24) that sent two men to the hospital. At 5 a.m. Monday, South Kohala patrol officers responded […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14028224   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 27-year-old Kailua-Kona man who was reported missing. David Twigg-Smith was last seen by his family on October 10 in Kailua-Kona. He has a medical condition that requires […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Lieutenant Reed Mahuna Report No. C14031533   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated assault and terroristic threatening cases in connection with a confrontation early Sunday (November 23) at a home in Volcano. At 4:16 a.m. Sunday, Puna Patrol officers responded to a report of a possible burglary in progress […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of November 17, 2014, through November 23, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14031298   Media Release (corrects bail amount in 5th paragraph) Two Big Island men have been charged with felonies after an illegal weapon was offered for sale online. Undercover police officers responded to an ad offering a firearm for sale […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14031298   Media Release Two Big Island men have been charged with felonies after an illegal weapon was offered for sale online. Undercover police officers responded to an ad offering a firearm for sale and were informed by the seller […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14029043   Media Release A Kona man has been charged with 16 offenses stemming from the break-in of a car on October 28. A purse, a skateboard and various electronics items were removed from the car while it […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14031155   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an incident in which a man attempted to steal a parked vehicle in Hilo. At 9:19 a.m. Wednesday (November 19), South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a call from a witness […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public about IRS scams. A Kona man reported that he received a call on his cell phone from a man claiming to work for the Internal Revenue Service. The caller told […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Island Safety and Security Professionals Association recognized Community Policing Officer Kristi Crivello as “Kohala Officer of the Quarter” during a ceremony November 14 at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai. Officer Crivello, who is assigned to the South […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14031123   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police received numerous calls Tuesday night (November 18) reporting what sounded like gunfire at various locations in Keauhou. Upon receiving the initial 8:41 p.m. call, Kona Patrol officers responded to the vicinity. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located 46-year-old Ronney Keawekane, who was wanted on warrants. He turned himself in Tuesday morning (November 18) at the Hilo police station, where he was arrested and charged with contempt of court and revocation of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Section, Area II Lieutenant Sherry Bird Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 226 Report No. C14030941   Media Release A man and a woman have been charged with drug offenses after police served a search warrant at their residence in Waikoloa. On Monday morning (November 17), Area II Vice Section officers served the search […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of November 10, 2014, through November 16, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14029185   Media Release A Kona man has been charged with 11 offenses after being found in a stolen pickup truck. On Friday (November 14), Kona patrol officers responded to a 10 p.m. report of suspicious activity at […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252     Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 46-year-old man wanted on warrants. Ronney Keawekane is wanted for contempt of court. He also has a protective order that needs to be served. He is described as a local male, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14030139   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police are continuing their search for a missing 44-year-old Keaʻau man. Thursday (November 13), detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section, Vice Section and Juvenile Aid Section continued their search for Jeffrey […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant James Gusman Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C14022505   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an invasion of privacy case in connection with an August incident on a public bus. At approximately 11:50 a.m. on August 26, a man appeared to be taking indecent photographs of a woman […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14030396   Media Release A Hilo man has been charged with six offenses in connection with an encounter involving a handgun and a machete. At 11:49 a.m. Wednesday (November 12), South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a report of a […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14029471/C14030527   Media Release (corrects date in 3rd paragraph/phone number in) Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating two home invasion robberies in Kona. Both robberies occurred in the evening hours on the 73-1200 block of Hiolani Street in Kailua-Kona. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14030364   Media Release A 22-year-old man faces enhanced penalties for allegedly committing crimes during an emergency declaration. At 6:50 a.m. Wednesday (November 12), police responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14029471/C14030527   Media Release (corrects date in 3rd paragraph) Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating two home invasion robberies in Kona. Both robberies occurred in the evening hours on the 73-1200 block of Hiolani Street in Kailua-Kona. In both […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14029471/C14030527   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating two home invasion robberies in Kona. Both robberies occurred in the evening hours on the 73-1200 block of Hiolani Street in Kailua-Kona. In both cases, an unknown man pointed […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant James Gusman Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C14030139    Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 44-year-old Keaʻau man who was reported missing. Jeffrey Everett Meek was last seen in Pepeʻekeo on Saturday (November 8). He is described as part-Caucasian, 5-foot-8, 185 pounds with balding brown hair […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of November 3, 2014, through November 9, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 27 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public about a scam from a bogus company posing as a subscription service for various publications. A Kealakekua man received a “NOTICE OF RENEWAL/NEW ORDER” invoice in the mail requesting money for […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14028819   Media Release (correction) Two more persons have been arrested in connection with an October burglary in Hilo and some of the suspects have been linked to a second burglary. On October 27, a house on Kaumana Drive was […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14028819   Media Release Two more persons have been arrested in connection with an October burglary in Hilo and some of the suspects have been linked to a second burglary. On October 27, a house on Kaumana Drive was broken […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14029361   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have identified a body found in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision the day after a Halloween party. The deceased man was identified as 23-year-old John Shuman of Keaʻau. Police thank the public for […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14029361   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest case in connection with a body found in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision over the weekend. Puna patrol officers responded to a 12:43 p.m. call Saturday (November 1) and received […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14025130   Media Release A second man has been arrested in connection with a September break-in of vehicles in Kailua-Kona. The incident initially came to the attention of the victim because of a barking dog. Police arrested one […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol Captain Randal Ishii Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 299   Media Release (update) The Hawaiʻi Police Department reminds the public that police will make an “active shooter” presentation during an afternoon meeting in Kona on November 19. The presentation will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kona police station […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 962-2244   Media Release The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Reuben Pukahi as “Officer of the Month” for November in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (November 5) at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona. Pukahi was honored for his role in rescuing a man who had […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Administrative Services Section Major Samuel Thomas Phone: 961-2265   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public to be alert to any suspicious activities, particularly in the Puna District, which is under an emergency declaration because of an active lava flow. Area residents are advised to call 9-1-1 to report any […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of October 27, 2014, through November 2, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 31 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant James Gusman Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C14029524   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating possible witnesses to a robbery early Monday morning (November 3). The incident started around 1 a.m. at an apartment on the 1400 block of Kinoʻole Street and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Hawaiʻi Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) Phone: 961-8121 Fax: 961-8845   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) will hold its 34th annual “Winter Basketball Classic” Tournament, in collaboration with the Department of Parks & Recreation, from Friday, December 26, to Monday, December 29, in Hilo. Entries are being accepted […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14028819   Media Release A Hilo man is in police custody in connection with a burglary Monday (October 27) in Hilo. A house on Kaumana Drive was broken into and jewelry and electronic items were removed. Investigation by detectives from […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14028409   Media Release A 33-year-old man faces the enhanced offense of burglary of a dwelling during an emergency declaration for a break-in  in the Nānāwale Estates subdivision in Puna. On October 19, someone made unlawful entry into a house […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Officer Jerome Manuel Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 265 Report No. C14018800   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 42-year-old Kailua-Kona man wanted for questioning in an abuse case. Robert DeLeon is described as 6-foot-1, 220 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He has tattoos […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department North Kohala District Officer Dale Ku Phone: 889-6540 Report No. M14060981   Media Release (corrects name of hospital in 2nd and 4th paragraphs) A 34-year-old Kailua-Kona woman was attacked by a shark while surfing at Halaula Lighthouse in North Kohala. At 11:12 a.m. Friday (October 31), police received a report that the […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department North Kohala District Officer Dale Ku Phone: 889-6540 Report No. M14060981   Media Release A 34-year-old Kailua-Kona woman was attacked by a shark while surfing at Halaula Lighthouse in North Kohala. At 11:12 a.m. Friday (October 31), police received a report that the victim was en route to North Kohala Community Hospital […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant William Derr Phone: 961-2716 Report No. C14029208   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located 18-year-old Tiana McGuire of Puna who was reported missing. She returned to her Orchidland Estates home Friday morning unharmed.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant William Derr Phone: 961-2716 Report No. C14029208   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for an 18-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing. Tiana McGuire left her Orchidland Estates home on foot at 1 am. Friday (October 31). She has a medical condition that requires medication and her […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Sergeant Robert Hatton Phone: 965-2716 Report No. C14029179 Media Release Two Puna residents were arrested Thursday (October 30) for trespassing into a restricted area near active lava. Shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday (October 30), police responded to a report of two persons who were in the vicinity of an active […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14029010   Media Release A second man has been arrested in connection with burglaries Monday at two Hilo businesses. At 7 a.m. Thursday (October 30), police arrested 19-year-old Justin Yamauchi of Hilo for his alleged role in burglaries on Leilani […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant James Gusman Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C14027878   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located 30-year-old Alzha Meyers, who was reported missing. She and the 1-year-old child were found unharmed Wednesday night (October 29) in Hilo.

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant James Gusman Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C14027878   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 30-year-old woman who was reported missing and has a 1-year-old child with her. Alzha Meyers has no permanent address but frequents the Hilo area. She was […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14029010   Media Release A 25-year-old man is in police custody in connection with burglaries at two Hilo businesses. At 11:09 p.m. Monday (October 27), South Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of a burglary at a business on […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala District Lieutenant Juergen Canda Phone: 887-3080 Report No. C14028215   Media Release A four-month investigation into reports of a “Peeping Tom” in South Kohala has led to the arrest of a teenager. From June through October, South Kohala police received reports of a male teenager or young adult repeatedly peering […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Captain Samuel Jelsma Phone: 965-2716 Media Release The Puna police station in Pāhoa remains open and police have no plans to close it. A misleading news report wrongly implied that the Pāhoa station was no longer occupied. If and when lava blocks access to the Puna station to residents of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert P. Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release Hawaiʻi County police will increase DUI checkpoints and roving patrols this weekend in conjunction with Halloween. The effort is part of a national and statewide campaign called “Drive sober or get pulled over.” Sergeant Robert Pauole, head of the Hawaiʻi […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area II Acting Sergeant Justin Hooser Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 229 Report No. C14027091   Media Release A 36-year-old man has died from injuries he sustained when he fell from a moving vehicle on October 10. He has been identified as Leo Koichy of Waikoloa. At 8:43 a.m. on October […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area II Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14028632   Media Release A 55-year-old Kona man was arrested shortly after a robbery at a Kailua-Kona pharmacy on Saturday (October 25). At 8:35 a.m. Saturday, Kona patrol officers responded to a pharmacy at the corner of Kuakini […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of October 20, 2014, through October 26, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 17 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two were under the age of 21. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area II Acting Sergeant Justin Hooser Phone: 326-4646. Ext. 229 Report No. C14028624   Media Release (correction in last paragraph) A 41-year-old Ocean View man died from a single vehicle crash Saturday morning (October 25) in Ocean View. He was identified as Michael J. Anderson. Responding to an 8:08 […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area II Acting Sergeant Justin Hooser Phone: 326-4646. Ext. 229 Report No. C14028624   Media Release A 41-year-old Ocean View man died from a single vehicle crash Saturday morning (October 25) in Ocean View. He was identified as Michael J. Anderson. Responding to an 8:08 a.m. call Saturday, police […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Office of the Chief Chief Harry S. Kubojiri Phone: 961-2244 Media Release The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Reserve Officer Iris McGuire on Thursday (October 23) as East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” for October. McGuire was honored for her dedication to duty in the Puna District, particularly during Hurricane […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Robert Fujitake Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C14027890   Media Release (update) Hawaiʻi Island police have located 36-year-old Faylana Fromm, who was reported missing. She was found in Hilo on Thursday morning (October 23).

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14028027   Media Release (update) A second person was arrested in connection with an altercation in Hilo early Saturday morning (October 18) on the 400 block of West Kawili Street. A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged with terroristic threatening […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area II Acting Sergeant Justin Hooser Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 229 Report No. C14028128   Media Release A 48-year-old Kamuela man died early this week after crashing on an all-terrain vehicle. He was identified as Willard Rapoza Jr. Sometime between 10 a.m. and noon Sunday (October 19), Rapoza left his […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of October 13, 2014, through October 19, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Robert Fujitake Phone: 961-2213 Report No.   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 36-year-old woman who was reported missing. Faylana Fromm has no permanent address but frequents the Hilo area. A family member on the mainland reported last hearing from her on October 13. She […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area II Officer Justin Hooser Phone: 326-4646.,Ext. 229 Report No. C14027824   Media Release A 64-year-old Kailua-Kona man has died as a result of a single vehicle crash October 9 on Hinalani Street near Anini Street. He was identified as Michael W. Fox. Responding to a 6:30 p.m. call, […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No.  C14027870   Media Release Hawaiʻi County police have arrested and charged a Puna man with attempted murder in connection with an altercation in Hilo early Saturday morning (October 18). At 2 a.m. Saturday, police responded to the 400 block of […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Paul Kim Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C14027823   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 54-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing. David Acasio, who has no permanent address, was last seen in Hilo on Thursday (October 16). He is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-10, 160 pounds […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Officer Jerome Manuel Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 265 Report No. C14017727   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 22-year-old man wanted on a $20,000 bench warrant for violating probation. Matthew Alani of Hoʻokena is also wanted for questioning in connection with an abuse case. He […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Administrative Services Division Major Samuel Thomas Phone: 961-2265   Media Release The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” highlights a 34-year-old man considered armed and dangerous, a 37-year-old woman wanted for extortion and a 23-year-old woman wanted for bail jumping. The new episode begins airing […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14023825   Media Release A second man has been charged with a September 8 burglary under a state law that provides for enhanced sentencing for certain crimes committed during a state of emergency. On September 8, a 35-year-old Puna man […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14027303   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a South Kohala man with attempted murder and other offenses in connection with an altercation that turned violent in Waikoloa on Sunday night (October 12). At 9:20 p.m. Tuesday […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū District Captain Burt Shimabukuro Phone: 939-2520   Media Release (update) The Hawaiʻi Police Department reminds the public that police will make an “active shooter” presentation during an afternoon meeting in Nāʻālehu on October 21. The presentation will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at the Nāʻālehu Community Center. It is […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14027303   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a South Kohala man in connection with an altercation that turned violent in Waikoloa on Sunday night (October 12). Police received an 8:19 p.m. report that a man was […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of October 6, 2014, through October 12, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Robert Fujitake Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C14027337   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a burglary that was discovered over the weekend at Haili Christian School in Hilo. Sometime between 1:30 p.m. Friday (October 10) and 4:30 p.m. Sunday (October 12), unknown persons entered several classrooms at […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gerald Wike Phone 326-4646, Ext. 266 Report No. C14026675   Media Release Two people have been charged with theft and burglary in connection with a break-in last week in Kapaʻau. The burglary at a home on Lehuʻula Circle was reported October 5. Numerous items valued at […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol Sergeant Robert Hatton Phone: 965-2716 C14025769   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Puna boy who was reported missing. Dayson S.K. Carter was last seen at his Hawaiian Paradise Park home on September 26. He is described as local, 5-foot 6, 150 pounds with brown hair […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Hilo Patrol Sergeant Paul Kim Phone: 961-2213 Report No. C14017655   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 17-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing. Makaala Pea was last seen in Hilo on July 28. She is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-5, 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol Officer Donovan Kohara Phone: 965-2716 Report No. C14022658   Media Release A Puna man has been charged with burglary in connection with a break-in in August. On August 27, a 56-year-old Keaau woman reported that an unknown person went into her home and removed jewelry. Police recovered surveillance video and […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna District Officer Donovan Kohara Phone: 965-2716   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have located 35-year-old Josiah Ikaika Konanui of Hilo, who was wanted on a bench warrant and for a burglary. Konanui was arrested by the Area I Burglary Task Force on Friday (October 3) and charged with first-degree burglary, fourth degree […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14026781     Media Release A Hilo man is in custody after being charged with offenses in connection with a confrontation early Tuesday (October 7). South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a 2:50 a.m. report of an affray in progress […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Patrol Captain Randal Ishii Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 299   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department is cautioning the public to be aware of athletes training for the Ironman triathlon, which is scheduled for Saturday (October 11). Between now and then, bicyclists and runners will be training along West Hawaiʻi roads, especially […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Kaʻū District Captain Burt Shimabukuro Phone: 939-2520   Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department will make an “active shooter” presentation during an afternoon meeting in Nāʻālehu on October 21. The presentation will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at the Nāʻālehu Community Center. It is designed to help individuals increase their […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Robert Pauole Phone: 961-2305   Media Release During the week of September 29, 2014, through October 4, 2014, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Eleven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2252 Report No. C14021484   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 24-year-old Hilo man with theft of copper in connection with a theft August 14 at the Wainaku Executive Center. Norton Castro was arrested in downtown Hilo on Friday morning (October […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Detective Scott Amaral Phone: 961-2276 Report No. C14014853   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Nānāwale boy who was reported missing. Rillian Woods was last seen in Nānāwale on June 6. He is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-8, 180 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala District Officer Denise Smith-Erickson Phone: 887-3080   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 34-year-old man wanted on warrants. Jason Bestamente is wanted for contempt of court, driving with a suspended license and driving without insurance. He is described as 5-foot-8, 180 pounds with brown eyes and short […]

Hawaiʻi Police Department South Kohala District Officer Denise Smith-Erickson Phone: 887-3080   Media Release Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 26-year-old Kamuela man wanted on warrants. Jake Ikaika Drummondo is wanted for theft, fraudulent use of a credit card, unauthorized possession of confidential information, forgery, driving under the influence, driving without a license and […]