Media Releases

Hawai‘i Island police have charged 33-year-old Kulike Ventura-Tampos of Honoka‘a with multiple offenses following his arrest in connection with several vehicle break-ins and an attempted vehicle theft in the Kalopa area. The charges stem from a series of incidents that...

Three Hawai‘i Island police officers were recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i for their exceptional performance, professionalism, and dedication to keeping the community safe during the third quarter of 2025. All three officers were honored during a...

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a rash of several brush fires that occurred in the morning hours of Thursday, October 23, 2025. At 8:01 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway, between the intersections of Hulikoa Drive and...

During the week of Oct. 13, to Oct. 19, 2025 Hawai‘i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One of the drivers was under...

For her diligence, resourcefulness, and leadership in a complex custodial interference investigation, Detective Carrie Akina, of the Area II Juvenile Aid Section (JAS), received the Hāweo Award during a ceremony held at Hawai‘i County Council chambers in Kona on October...

Hawai’i Island police are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred early Wednesday morning, Oct. 22, 2025, on the 100 block of Puueo Street in Hilo. At 2:00 a.m., South Hilo patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded to...

Hawai‘i Island police have identified the male pedestrian who died following a Honoka‘a traffic collision on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, on Highway 19 near the 43.5 mile marker as 48-year-old Ivan Primo of Waimea. At 7:33 p.m., officers were responding...

The Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) has expanded its Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) with the addition of 18 new members, strengthening the department’s ability to respond effectively to individuals experiencing mental health crises. The latest graduates include 14 HPD officers, all...

Hawai‘i Island police have charged 39-year-old Isaac Kamali‘i of Puna with multiple offenses following his arrest in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation and the execution of a search warrant at a Pāhoa residence. After conferring with the Office of...