Media Releases

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section invites the public to a Coffee With a Cop at Cafe Florian, at 81-6637 Hawai‘i Belt Road, Kealakekua on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.   It’s a wonderful opportunity...

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection with unauthorized ATM withdrawals in the Hilo area. Police are investigating a series of unauthorized withdrawals using the same victim’s card at...

During the week of Sept. 8, to Sept. 14, 2025, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Ten of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. None of the drivers were under...

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...

Hawai‘i Island police invite the public to a free Keiki ID event on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Hilo Public Library, 300 Waianuenue Ave. Hosted by Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section, the...

Hawai‘i Island police invite youth ages 8 to 17 to take part in the first-ever Kawamoto Classic Swimming Event, hosted by the department’s Hawai‘i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) in partnership with the County of Hawai‘i Parks and Recreation Aquatics...

As part of its continuing community outreach about the dangers of fentanyl, Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) provides monthly updates on the amount of fentanyl related arrests (possession/distribution) in Hawai‘i County and the quantity of fentanyl recovered for the preceding month....

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) hosted its annual Endless Summers Basketball Classic from August 22 to 24, featuring more than 300 youth athletes across five divisions: varsity girls, intermediate girls, elementary girls, intermediate boys, and high...

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section invites the public to four Coffee With a Cop events in west Hawai‘i this month in order for the public can get to know their district police officers. These popular events are intentionally...