Month: August 2026

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Layton Ka-Ne Kala of Ocean View, who was reported as a runaway. Ka-Ne Kala is described as having a tanned complexion, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 150 pounds,…

Media Release (Update #2) Hawai‘i Island police are seeking 16-year-old Kelii Nobriga, who was reported as a runaway. Nobriga was last seen on 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo on December 21, 2025, wearing black and tan colored clothing.…

The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona HI-PAL/Community Policing Section is announcing an additional community-focused component to the upcoming 2nd Annual HI-PAL Youth Music Showcase, scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 4 p.m. at Ohana Court on the campus of…

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 37-year-old Dean K. Padamada of Ocean View with multiple custodial interference and drug offenses following an investigation into an O‘ahu runaway believed to have been staying with Padamada.   Earlier this month, detectives…

Hawai‘i Island police report that 14-year-old Akira Cordeiro, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Kea‘au on Monday, August 24, 2026, in good health. The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for their assistance in this case.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Kona and Hilo Community Policing Sections extend a heartfelt mahalo to the Hawai‘i Island community for making last Thursday’s  “Fill a Police Cruiser” Kokua Food Drive an overwhelming success. This special event was held on August…

Hawai‘i Island police report that 16-year-old Jazzielle Nathaniel, who was previously reported as a runaway was located in Pāhoa on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in good health. The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for their assistance in this case.

Hawai‘i Island police report that the phone line for the North Kohala Police Station, (808) 889-6540, is now operational. Police thank you for your patience while the necessary repairs were being completed.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department will host two Kupuna Watch meetings this week in west Hawai‘i, one in Hōlualoa and one in Waimea. South Kohala Community Policing officers will hold a Kupuna Watch meeting on Wednesday, August 26, from 9:30 a.m.…