Media Releases

For his perseverance, determination, and investigative skills, South Kohala Patrol Officer Kelena Kealoha was recognized as the Officer of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2025 by the Hawai‘i Island Safety and Security Professionals Association (HISSPA) at a ceremony...

Hawai‘i Island police report that the 60-year-old Ocean View man who was struck near the intersection of Kino‘ole Street and Ponahawai Street in Hilo on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, has died. The man has been identified as Terry Lytle....

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Hawai‘i Police Department’s Vice Section, in coordination with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), executed a federal search warrant at two residences on Oceanview Parkway in the Black Sand subdivision in Pāhoa. During the search, officers recovered:...

Statement From Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz: After careful reflection and consideration, I made some decisions earlier this month that I now realize were premature. For that, I am truly sorry. I deeply regret that my actions over the past few weeks...

During the week of June 16, through June 22, 2025, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 17 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two of the drivers were under...

Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the male witness that was previously wanted for questioning in connection with an ongoing assault investigation that occurred on Friday, June 13, 2025, in the South Kohala district.  Police were able to identify the man...

The Hawai‘i Police Department is warning the public about a widespread phone scam in which individuals falsely identify themselves as police officers. Scammers are using the names of actual department personnel and claiming the recipient owes money for missed court...

The Hawai‘i Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for questioning as a witness in connection with an ongoing assault investigation that occurred on Friday, June 13, 2025, in the South Kohala district.  An image...

A wanted fugitive who Hawai‘i Island police arrested following an hours-long standoff in Ocean View on Monday, June 23, 2025, has been charged for a firearm offense and an outstanding warrant in connection with the investigation. After conferring with the...