Media Releases

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentOffice of the Police Chief                  Chief Benjamin T. MoszkowiczPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release For his steadfast dedication to resolving unsolved homicides, Hawai‘i Police Department Detective Derek Morimoto of the Area I (East Hawai‘i) Criminal Investigation Section was honored with...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Criminal Investigation SectionDetective Len HamakadoPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 224Report No. 24-019030 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Daniel Immonen of Kailua-Kona, who was recently reported missing...

Hawai ‘i Police DepartmentKona PatrolOfficer Collin RobertsPhone: (808) 326-4646Report No. 24-031379 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are searching for 16-year-old Hailey Curtis of Kailua-Kona, who was reported as a runaway. Due to a medical condition that requires medication, Curtis is...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentTraffic Services SectionTorey D. Keltner, Program ManagerPhone: (808) 961-2305 Media Release In conjunction with the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo. Traffic will be allowed to...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentPuna PatrolOfficer Oliver AgustinPhone: (808) 965-2716Report No.: 24-008620 Media Release The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that 17-year-old Saysha Kaholo-Hiapo, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Kea‘au on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in good health.

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentOffice of the ChiefChief Benjamin MoszkowiczPhone: (808) 961-2244 Media Release For her diligence in conducting two investigations that resulted in suspects being held accountable for their crimes, Puna Patrol Officer Chyann Gabriel was honored with the Haweo Award...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea I Traffic Enforcement UnitSergeant Jeremy RiddlePhone: (808) 961-2339Report No.: 24-029778 Media Release (Update#1) Hawai‘i Island police have identified the motorcyclist who died from a fatal two-vehicle traffic collision in Hilo on Friday evening, March 29, 2024, as...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentSouth Kohala PatrolSergeant Tyler ProkopecPhone: (808) 887-3080Report No.: 24-029921 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal home accident incident involving an elderly man and a riding lawn mower that occurred Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2024, at...

Hawai‘i Police DepartmentArea II Traffic Enforcement UnitActing Sergeant Dayson TaniguchiPhone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 229Report No.: 24-029887 Media Release Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a two-vehicle traffic collision in Waikoloa on Saturday, March 30, 2024, that left two elderly women dead....