Media Releases

Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old Honokaʻa man for allegedly using a digital messaging platform to entice a minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. On June 17, 2026, police initiated an investigation after receiving...

As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes, the Hawai‘i Police Department continued its high-visibility traffic enforcement operations along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) during the week of June 15–21,...

The South Hilo Community Policing Section invites the community to join officers for “Coffee with a Cop,” on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The event will be hosted by Big Island Coffee Roasters, located at...

The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a Kona Grand Jury has returned an indictment against 24-year-old Janne Labin of Ocean View in connection with a fatal traffic collision that occurred in Kailua-Kona on May 30, 2026. On Wednesday, June 17,...

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.,...