Media Releases

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,...

As part of their ongoing community outreach to listen to community members, Hawai‘i Police Department is holding seven Coffee With a Cop events in west Hawai‘i from Keauhou to Kapaʻau during July in order for the public can get to...

Hawaiʻi Island police responded to the area of the 44-mile marker on Old Saddle Road (Highway 200) at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, after receiving a report of a possible unexploded ordnance found in a culvert. Officers arrived...