March 2026

During the week of Feb. 23,  through March 1, 2026, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers was under...

Austin Erickson Eli Madrigal Joshua Ochoa Hawai‘i Island police are providing an update regarding a firearms incident that occurred on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, outside a residence located on the 75-5000 block of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway. The residence is situated...

Hawai‘i Island police report that 24-year-old Keikilani Hauoli-Kuoha, who was previously reported missing, was located in Hilo on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.

Kira Lazar Robert James Teinauri Carman Media Release (Update #2) Hawaiʻi Island police have located and arrested two individuals previously sought in connection with an ongoing investigation. On March 2, 2026, officers with the Vice Division, acting on verified information,...

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Keikilani Hauoli-Kuoha, who was reported missing. She is considered endangered as she may be in need of medical assistance. Hauoli-Kuoha was last seen in the Bayfront Highway area...

Four Hawai‘i Police Department officers were recently honored by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee (KCPC) for their outstanding investigations and exemplary hard work. Officer Charles Caldwell-Kaai was honored as Officer of the Month for January 2026, Officer Tyler Meno for...

Hawai‘i Island police arrested three adult males this afternoon following a report of gunshots heard near a residence in the Kailua-Kona area. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 1:36 p.m., police responded to a report of gunshots heard coming from...

As part of their ongoing investigation into the possible drowning of a man near in lower Puna on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, police have identified the deceased male as 65-year-old Arthur Michael Pacleb of Keaʻau. At 8:14 a.m., Puna patrol...

Hawai‘i Police Department announces that Police Chief Reed K. Mahuna has selected Assistant Chief Sherry Bird as deputy chief. The selection is pending approval by the Hawai‘i County Police Commission. If approved, Bird’s appointment would mark the first time in...