#Hawaii Police Department

A 39-year-old man reported that at 9:30 p.m., after being dropped off by a bus near the intersection of Prince Kūhiō Boulevard and Highway 11 in Ocean View, he was physically assaulted by several men who also stole his personal belongings; he sustained only non-life threatening injuries in the incident.

The 26-year veteran of the department assigned to the Area I Juvenile Aid Section was honored for his leadership in spearheading and implementing Crisis Intervention Team officer training; he also served as honorary chairman of this year’s annual NAMIWalks event.

The former UFC fighter’s bail was set at $1,000, which he later posted and was released. He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 in Hilo District Court.

Kimo Medeiros, 43, of Kurtistown, remains in custody at Queen’s Medical Center on O‘ahu, with his bail set at $2.05 million.

Robert Teinauri-Carman and Kira Lazar are thought to be staying with each other somewhere in the Ocean View area. Do you have any information about their whereabouts?

Hawai‘i Police Department encourages all community members to look out for one another this Halloween because everyone deserves to enjoy the evening without worrying about being in a nightmare of their own.

Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash, according to a news release from Hawai‘i Island police. None of the drivers was under the age of 21.

43-year-old Kimo K. Medeiros of Kurtistown was arrested Oct. 28 in Honolulu; he remains behind bars and was ordered to return to Hilo District Court on Nov. 3 for a preliminary hearing in the case of the fatal Oct. 23 collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.

Hawai’i Police Department urges the public to be extra cautious and drive responsibly following a recent increase in reports and incidents involved reckless and dangerous driving; including the crash that claimed the life of a 47-year-old Kona woman and ultimately a 3-week-old infant.

35-year-old Kaela Escalante faces multiple charges — including 2 counts of second-degree burglary, 2 counts of second-degree theft and 4 counts of habitual property crime, among others — and made her initial appearance Oct. 20 in Hilo District Court.

The suspect was taken into custody by the police department’s Special Response Team as the man is considered armed and dangerous.

Hawai‘i Island police report that Johnessa Elkin-Kanae, who was missing for more than a day, was found shortly after 7 p.m. Oct. 19.

23-year-old Aceson Domingo of Waimea was charged Oct. 6 by indictment in connection with an investigation initiated in another jurisdiction because of concerns about online child exploitation.

Police say the majority of roadside debris actually is not intentionally discarded; loose items or unsecured items can easily blow out of open-bed trucks, trailers or roof racks while in transit.

39-year-old Isaac Kamali‘i was arrested after holing up for several hours at an Aloha Drive residence the evening of Oct. 16 in connection with the case of a stolen ʻĀinaloa vehicle.

Hawai‘i Police Department reports that Lynda Saffery was located the night of Oct. 16 in good health. She was originally reported missing after 6 p.m. the same day.

39 participants from the West Hawai‘i Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America had the unique opportunity of experiencing the daily operations of Hawai‘i Police Department and meeting the officers who serve their communities.

A total of 708 DUI arrests have been made so far this year, a 7.69% decrease from the 767 made during the same period in 2024.

Hawaiʻi County prosecutor’s office reports that 31-year-old Pomaikai Olson appeared the afternoon Oct. 14 in Hilo District Court. His bail was maintained at $592,000 and he was ordered to return Oct. 16 for a preliminary hearing.

The suspect’s total bail was set at $592,000. He remains in police custody and is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Tuesday in Hilo District Court.