Media Releases

During the week of July 7, to July 13, 2025 Hawai‘i Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash.   So far this year, there...

The Hawai‘i Police Department extend its heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Hawai‘i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) Blue Light Fishing Tournament, held Monday, July 14, 2025, at Four Miles Beach in Hilo. More than a dozen...

During the week of June 30, to July 6, 2025 Hawai‘i Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three of the drivers were under...

The Hawaiʻi Police Department is making it easier than ever for residents to stay informed during emergencies. Starting Tuesday, July 15, 2025, all police emergency notifications will move from Nixle to the Everbridgesystem, the same platform already used by Hawaiʻi...

Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Shadden Nasario-Rodrigues of Hilo, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Thursday July 10, 2025, in good health.

Hawai‘i Island police are pleased to announce that the 2025 Kohala Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) Keiki Fishing Derby was a great success, bringing together 138 enthusiastic young anglers for a day of fishing, family, and fun on Saturday,...

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested a 28-year-old Captain Cook man in connection with a domestic violence incident that led to a pursuit and single-vehicle crash on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a...

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 Island police have arrested and charged 20-year-old Lasty Jessy, of Kea‘au, with numerous offenses in connection with a robbery that occurred on the evening of Friday, July 4, 2025, at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport. On Monday, July 7,...