Media Releases

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist that occurred on Monday evening, December 30, 2024, in Pāhoa. The driver of the vehicle, 36-year-old Michael L. Richardson of Pāhoa, has been arrested for negligent...

Hawaiʻi Island police, concerned about illegal aerial fireworks, are reminding the public about the rules governing the use of fireworks so they may enjoy a safe New Year’s holiday. Hawaiʻi state law dictates that anyone purchasing, possessing, storing, setting off,...

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Tre’lo Bailey of Pāhoa.   Bailey was last seen visiting family in Washington State sometime in September 2024 and subsequently returned to Hawai‘i Island; however was not reported...

Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the driver of a white Toyota pickup truck as part of their investigation into a traffic collision that occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, on Highway 11 between the 19- and...

As 2024 comes to a close, the Hawai‘i Police Department is reminding drivers to “Have A Plan” to drive sober this New Year’s holiday emphasizing the importance of responsible driving with the campaign, “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different....

Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Michelle Beltran, of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing on Friday, December 27, 2024. Beltran was seen on Wednesday, December 4, sometime before 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Kilauea...

During the week of December 16, through December 22, 2024, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under...

Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Dannah Delos Santos of Hilo, who was reported missing on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Delos Santos was last seen at the Mo‘oheau Bus Terminal in Hilo, on Thursday, December...

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a female robbery suspect in an incident that took place at a grocery store on Makaala Street in Hilo, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 5:30 a.m.   A female employee...