Media Releases

The Hawai‘i Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating 38-year-old Emerald Marquez, of Pāhoa, and her two-year-old daughter Nuvia Marquez, who were reported missing. Emerald Marquez is considered endangered as she has a medical condition. Emerald Marquez is described...

The Hawai‘i Police Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are teaming up for a nationwide campaign to prevent drunk driving from Friday, August 15, through Labor Day weekend. With two weeks until the holiday, the department is...

Hawai‘i Island police report that 59-year-old Elizabeth Stearns, who was previously reported missing, was located in Hilo on August 13, 2025, in good health. The police department thanks the public for their assistance.

During the week of August 4, to August 10, 2025 Hawai‘i Island police arrested 14 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One of the drivers was under...

The Hawai‘i Police Department is warning the Hawai‘i Island community about a widespread phone scam in which callers falsely identify themselves as police officers, using the names of actual department personnel. Scammers claim the recipient owes money for missed court...

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating after a 34-year old Honoka‘a man died in a motorcycle collision on Monday evening, August 11, 2025, in Mountain View at the intersection of Puhala Street and Hibiscus Street. The motorcyclist has been identified as...

Hawai‘i Island police report that 60-year-old Vernamae Stevens, who was previously reported missing, was located in Hilo on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in good health. The police department thanks the public for their assistance.

Hawai‘i Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section and the Hawai‘i Police Activities League (HI-PAL) extend their sincere appreciation to the community, boxing clubs, and partners who supported the South Kohala Youth Boxing event held on Saturday, July 19, at...

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 59-year-old Elizabeth Stearns, who was reported missing. Stearns was last contacted on the morning of Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Hilo, and is considered endangered as she may need...