BJ Penn Arrested and Charged with Violating Court Order

Hawai’i Island police arrested and charged 46-year-old Jay Dee “BJ” Penn of Hilo, for violating a court order for protection.

At 4:03 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of a violation in the area of Puueo Street in Hilo. Upon arrival, officers determined that Penn had entered a property in violation of the terms of a court order for protection in which he is the respondent.

Penn was later located in the area and arrested without incident. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, he was charged with violating the order for protection. His bail was set at $2,000, which he later posted.

Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Hilo Patrol Officer Elieser Quinones at elieser.quinones@hawaiicounty.gov.