Media Releases

The Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) is pleased to announce the addition of 10 new officers to its Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). This marks a significant milestone, as this training was expanded to include not only Hawai‘i Police Department officers but...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Alipate MoleniPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.:  24-09845 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Serenity Cordero who was reported as a runaway. She was last seen Friday, October 25, 2024,...

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Detective Chandler Nacino received the 2024 Top Cop Hawai‘i award from the Law Enforcement and Security Coalition of Hawai‘i during a ceremony in Honolulu on Friday, October 18, 2024. Detective Nacino was honored for his proactive efforts...

Hawaii Police DepartmentSouth Hilo PatrolOfficer Christopher BartoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 24-089396 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Cherish Ahulau-Kaleo of Hilo, who was reported as a runaway. Ahulau-Kaleo was last seen in...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Donovan KoharaPhone: (808) 960-3118Report No.: 24-095846 Media Release (Update #1) Hawai’i Island police have identified the man whose remains were discovered on Friday, October 18, 2024, on a property on Tiki Lane in...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Patrol DivisionOfficer Sheldon AdvientoPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.:  24-084825 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Momi Leonard, who is reported as a runaway. She was last seen in the...

Hawaiʻi Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release Hawai‘i Police Department is offering Halloween safety tips to ensure a fun time for children and adults alike this holiday. Being safe is no trick; using a few...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Amy OmayaPhone: (808) 961-2381Report No.: 24-084906 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects captured on video surveillance responsible for a burglary in Hilo. The burglary occurred...

Hawai'i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release During the week of October 7, through October 13, 2024, Hawai`i Island police arrested 15 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers...