#Hawaii Police Department
UPDATE: Search ends safely after Dillon Parent located in good health
Dillon Parent was found safe on May 11, marking the successful conclusion of a community-assisted search effort.
Police: Motorist strikes, kills Big Island man trying to change tire along Kawaihae Road
This was the fourth traffic fatality within five days on Big Island roads.
12 motorists arrested for DUI during week of April 20 to April 26 on Hawai‘i County roads
As of April 26, there have been 273 DUI arrests compared with 302 during the same period last year.
UPDATE: Portion of Route 11 in Hilo reopens following traffic crash
It is unknown if there were any injuries at this time.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Island police ID second victim in fatal head-on collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
This is the sixth and seventh traffic fatalities on Hawai‘i Island of 2026, as compared to 12 traffic fatalities for the same time last year.
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for help finding man last seen nearly 3 years ago
The 37-year-old was last seen between May 12 and May 14, 2023.
South Kona man dies from apparent drowning while picking ‘opihi
The man was found underwater 30 feet from the rocky Kona shoreline where he was last seen.
Police continue search for 41-year-old man considered armed and dangerous
Hawai‘i Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Division and Vice Division members, assisted by Special Response Team personnel, executed a search warrant the morning of Friday, May 1, at a Plumeria Street property in Fern Acres, where the man, Jason Anthony Magdaleno, was thought to be present.
UPDATE: All of Plumeria Street again open to traffic following several hours of police activity
Motorists were advised the morning of Friday, May 1, to avoid the Puna roadway, between the intersections of Orchid and Gardenia streets, in Mountain View; nature of police activity remains unclear.
POLICE: Avoid east end of Wood Valley Road in Kaʻū
That portion of the road in Pahala is CLOSED at this time because of flooding.
19 motorists arrested week of April 13-19 for driving under influence on Big Isle roadways
Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes; none were younger than 21 years old. There have been a total of 261 DUI arrests so far in 2026.
Hawaiʻi Police Department to test, evaluate new external ballistic vest uniform
Ten selected officers will wear the new vest as part of their regular duty uniform from May 1-31; the evaluation will help assess the new uniform’s comfort, mobility, durability and overall performance.
2 women captured in surveillance footage sought in connection with Waikōloa theft
Do you know the women reportedly involved in the March 12 incident at a West Hawai‘i clothing boutique? Big Island police are asking the public for help with finding them.
Multi-agency search warrant leads to recovery of nearly 5 ounces cocaine, 1.1 ounce meth, loaded gun, more
45-year-old Luis Pagano Colon faces a dozen drug and firearm charges, including 3 counts of first-degree promoting a dangerous drug, 2 counts of possession of prohibited weapons, first-degree promoting a detrimental drug, among others.
Man sought for alleged involvement in reported assault on bus bound for Ocean View
Authorities ask the public if they can help identify the suspect or might have additional information about the incident.
23 motorists arrested for DUI during week of April 6 to April 12 on Hawai‘i County roads
Arrests were made in five of the eight districts and thirteen drivers were involved in a traffic accident.
Hawai‘i Police Department officer among 253 grads from FBI National Academy
“The experience strengthened my leadership perspective and reinforced the importance of collaboration, accountability and service,” said Capt. Levon Stevens. “I look forward to bringing these insights back to Hawai‘i County as we continue working to serve our community with integrity and professionalism.”
26-year-old scuba diver from Honolulu victim of possible drowning at Honokōhau Harbor
Big Island police initiated a coroner’s inquest and ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of Charles Hutchinson’s death; no foul play is suspected at this time after the O‘ahu man became distressed when he encountered difficulty while diving April 15 in the Kona harbor.
This is what Hawaiʻi County public safety departments proposed for their new budgets
Budget discussions before Hawai‘i County Council continue today with several departments outlining their priorities, including Parks and Recreation, Office of Aging and Environmental Management.
Big Island man indicted on attempted murder charge pleads not guilty in Kona court, posts bail
Charges stem from incidents that occurred in 2023 and 2024 when the suspect assaulted a former girlfriend, according to Hawai‘i Island police.
