Media Releases

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...

The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Police Athletic League (HI-PAL), in partnership with officers from the Hilo Community Policing Section, hosted a youth outreach event on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, for the children of the Lanakila Housing Complex in Hilo. Part of...

A 39-year-old wanted male fugitive was taken into police custody without incident on Monday afternoon, June 23, 2025, following an hours-long standoff in Ocean View. Police arrested Nathan Cakin of Ocean View for an outstanding warrant and firearm-related offenses. At...

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 59-year-old female visitor in Nā‘ālehu on Sunday afternoon, June 22, 2025. The woman has been identified as Stacy Coon of Oroville, California.  At approximately 2:40 p.m. Sunday, police responded to...