Media Releases

During the week of June 8, 2026, through June 14, 2026, Hawai`i Island police arrested 12 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.  Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.  Three of the drivers were...

Hawai‘i Island police have identified the driver of the Toyota that was involved in a fatal traffic collision that occurred Thursday morning, June 4, 2026, on Daniel K. Inouye (DKI) Highway near the 18-mile marker in Hilo.  She has been...

The Hawai’i Police Department invites the public to attend Police Chief Mahuna’s next informal “Talk Story with the Chief” session on Tuesday, June 23, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kea‘au Community Center, 16-186 Pili Mua Street, Kea’au,...

The South Hilo Community Policing Section is proud to partner in the Neighborhood Place of Puna's first annual Stuff Da Bus event, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2026. As part of this community effort, the Hawaii Police Department will be...

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal traffic collision between a motor vehicle and a motorcycle that occurred on South Glenwood Road in Mountain View early Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026. Responding to a traffic collision call at 12:51 a.m.,...

In an effort to reduce the number of people injured or killed as a result of motor vehicle crashes, the Hawai’i Police Department continues to conduct high-visibility traffic enforcement and public education initiatives aimed at improving roadway safety throughout Hawaiʻi...

The Hawaii Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section will be holding its 1st Annual “Fill a Cruiser” Back‑to‑School Supplies Drive on Saturday, July 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the entrance of the Kona Walmart. This community event...

Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 63-year-old Sarah Andes of Honoka’a, who was reported as missing. She is considered endangered due to a medical condition. She was last seen on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at...

The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in an Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle (UCPV), Theft, and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card investigation that occurred between approximately 0300 and 0700 hours...