Media Releases

Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Sarah Coultas and her six-year-old daughter, Violet Coultas-Benson. Coultas is wanted for questioning in connection with a custodial interference investigation. The pair were last seen together on Sunday, July...

Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Erlyen Sangau who was reported as a runaway. Sangau was last seen on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. on Leila Road in Volcano wearing a pink...

During the week of July 7, to July 13, 2025 Hawai‘i Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash.   So far this year, there...

The Hawai‘i Police Department extend its heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Hawai‘i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) Blue Light Fishing Tournament, held Monday, July 14, 2025, at Four Miles Beach in Hilo. More than a dozen...

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...