Media Releases

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Patrol DivisionOfficer Macintyre FeltonPhone: (808) 961-2213 Report No. 24-081122 Media Release The Hawai’i Police Department reports that 21-year-old Jaykob Ahu, who was previously reported as a missing person, was located in good health in Hilo on...

Media Release The Hawaiʻi Police Department is proud to sponsor the largest annual grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawaiʻi, “Badges and Buckets” (formally known as “Cop on Top”). Now in its 21st year, this three-day event features law enforcement officers...

Media Release Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section would like to thank the Hawaiʻi Island community for making its fourth annual “Fill a Cruiser Food Drive” a resounding success. More than 2,031 pounds of food and $8,001 in cash...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Hilo Patrol DivisionOfficer Macintyre FeltonPhone: (808) 961-2213Report No. 24-081122 Media Release Hawai’i Island Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Jaykob Ahu of Hilo, who was reported missing. Ahu was last seen on Lama Street...

Hawai'i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Edward PetriePhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 24-080966 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 49-year-old Toco Hildreth of Keaau, who was reported as missing. He was last seen on Monday, September...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Jason LinPhone: (808) 935-3311Report No.: 24-080914 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating 54-year-old Beverly Rumsey of Pahoa, who was reported missing on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She was last...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentJuvenile Aid Section – Area ILieutenant Robert P. PauolePhone: (808) 961-2254Report No.: 24-078780 Media Release Hawai’i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Jordan Kekolonahekuahiwielawemaikealohaa J Botelho, of Papaikou, who should be considered armed and...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Traffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2339Report No.: 24-057518 Media Release A female pedestrian killed in a June 2024 traffic collision in Kea‘au has recently been identified as 20-year-old Densiann Denno of Hilo. Hawai‘i Island police...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2339Report No.: 24-079863 Media Release **Correction: Initial posting listed the day of occurrence as Friday. The accident occurred on Saturday, August 31, 2024.** Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a two vehicle traffic...