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May 2026

DUI Stats

May 29, 2026

During the week of May 18, through May 24, 2026, 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. One of the drivers was under...

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Police Announce 24 Promotions, Including Captain 

May 29, 2026

Police Chief Reed Mahuna has promoted 24 employees within Hawai‘i Police Department effective June 1, 2026, including one to the rank of Captain, one to the rank of Lieutenant, three to the rank of Detective, five to the rank of...

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(Update #4) Police Arrest Jacob Baker

May 28, 2026

On Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2026, at 2:38 p.m., Hawaiʻi Island police apprehended and arrested 36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker of Pāhoa, who was wanted in connection with three homicides in Puna this week. After an extensive, multi-agency manhunt in the...

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DUI Stats

May 27, 2026

During the week of May 11, through May 17, 2026, Hawai‘i Island police arrested six motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under...

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Unsolved Homicides

Hawaiʻi Police Department believes every victim deserves justice, and that the deceased victim’s family, friends, and community deserve closure.

Please take a moment to review the Unsolved Homicides summaries and if you have any information pertaining to any of these cases, please submit a tip, email us or call our Unsolved Homicides Division at (808) 961-2380 or Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300. Thank you for your help!

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