Media Releases

The Hawaiʻi Police Department is launching a new series of informal “Talk Story with the Chief” sessions aimed at strengthening communication and connection between police leadership and the community. These monthly sessions will rotate throughout Hawaiʻi Island and provide residents...

Hawai‘i Island police are notifying the public that certain extensions on the Kealakehe Police Station phone lines are currently experiencing issues. The impacted extensions include 305, 309, and 310. Citizens who need to get in touch with police personnel at...

The Kona Community Policing Section thanks all participants and attendees of the first HI-PAL Kona Bicycle Day held Jan. 24, 2026, on Aliʻi Drive in Kona. Approximately 100 community members, including 70 keiki, attended the event, which promoted bicycle safety...

Hawai‘i Island police are reminding motorists to drive with caution and move over when they see emergency vehicles on our island roadways. It’s not just public courtesy, it’s also the law. The “Move Over Law” 291C-27, was put in effect...

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a Kailua-Kona theft investigation. On Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, police responded to a report of a stolen wallet in the parking lot of a big-box store...

Hawai‘i Island police have identified the man who died in the single-vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle late Saturday night in Honoka‘a as 41-year-old Kasey Hui-Ahsam of Honoka’a. The crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, on...

Kaʻū Capt. Hanoa, Officer Gani, Area II Acting Assistant Chief Shopay. For his professionalism, sound judgment, and dedication to public safety, Officer Wilson Gani was recognized as the Kaʻū District Officer of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2025...

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 49-year-old Chante Livingston of Ocean View in connection with a shooting incident that occurred Monday morning , Feb. 9, 2026, in Ocean View. Police received a report at 7:23 a.m. that a 63-year-old...

Hawai‘i Island police report that 45-year-old Monica Iaukea, who was previously reported missing, was located in Puna on Tuesday, Feb. 10. 2026, in good health. Police thank the public for their assistance.