Media Releases

Four Hawai‘i Police Department officers were recently honored by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee (KCPC) for their outstanding investigations and exemplary hard work. Officer Charles Caldwell-Kaai was honored as Officer of the Month for January 2026, Officer Tyler Meno for...

Hawai‘i Island police arrested three adult males this afternoon following a report of gunshots heard near a residence in the Kailua-Kona area. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 1:36 p.m., police responded to a report of gunshots heard coming from...

As part of their ongoing investigation into the possible drowning of a man near in lower Puna on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, police have identified the deceased male as 65-year-old Arthur Michael Pacleb of Keaʻau. At 8:14 a.m., Puna patrol...

Hawai‘i Police Department announces that Police Chief Reed K. Mahuna has selected Assistant Chief Sherry Bird as deputy chief. The selection is pending approval by the Hawai‘i County Police Commission. If approved, Bird’s appointment would mark the first time in...

Hawai‘i Island police report that 65-year-old William Roscoe, who was previously reported missing, was located in Hilo in good health. Police thank the public for their assistance on this matter. No photo of Roscoe is available.

Hawai‘i Island police report that 25-year-old James Fonseca, who was previously reported missing, was located in Hilo on Feb. 28, in good health. Police thank the public for their assistance in this matter.

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old James Fonseca who is reported missing. He is considered endangered and may be in need of medical assistance. Fonseca was last seen in the area of the 100...

Hawai‘i Island police are again asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Naiomi Michael, who was reported as a runaway, on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, and was last seen in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Kea‘au. Michael is...

Pictured left to right: Officers Dallas Arce, Shaneil Azevedo, and Ashton Gomes. Three Hawai‘i Police Department officers were recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i for their professionalism and commitment to public safety in separate incidents that demonstrated...