#Hawaii Police Department

The Hawai’i Police Department said the driver of a 2023 Toyota Corolla sedan, traveling north, ran over a 35-year-old pedestrian on Ali’i Drive Sunday.

William Everette Brownfield, 45, was last seen April 2 in Hilo. He is 5-foot-11, weighs 215 pounds and has a light complexion, with short brown hair, green eyes and numerous tattoos.

Bronson Labra, 21, of Mountain View charged with first-degree assault and two counts of second-degree assault in connection with an early morning affray Oct. 14 at the park.

Drivers who move over allow the dedicated workers performing these dangerous and very important emergency services more space to complete their duties. The simple actions of slowing down and moving over reduces the possibility of members of the community in Hawai’i County from being injured or killed.

Davi Alvarez, 44, of Hilo enter the no contest plea Oct. 19 in Hilo Circuit Court to the charge of second-degree murder connected to the Oct. 31, 2020, death of Noelle Buffett at the Val Hala Apartment Complex on Puueo Street in Hilo.

Revilla and Perreira-Thompson were both charged with Theft in the First Degree (obtained or exerted unauthorized control over another person’s motor vehicle), and Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle in the First Degree.

According to the evidence presented at trial, during at least June 15, 2023 to June 28, 2023, Castro Alavez conspired with persons in Hawai‘i, California and Mexico to distribute methamphetamine in Hawai‘i.

At 9:06 a.m. this morning, Puna patrol officers received a report of a man walking along Highway 11 near the intersection of Paahana Street in Kea‘au holding what appeared to be a handgun in his hand.

Hawai‘i Island police first encountered the 43-year-old on Monday at around 9:06 a.m. while a Hilo patrol officer was conducting beat checks in the Wainaku area.

So far this year, there have been 771 DUI arrests compared with 787 during the same period last year, a decrease of 2%.

A recent cleanup on Ali’i Drive highlights the island’s desperate need for affordable housing.

A Puna man on felony probation is once again in custody and facing burglary, theft, criminal property damage charges as well as offenses of attempted sexual assault against a woman. The charges against Brandon Blye, 38, of Kea‘au, stem from several different incidents dating back to late August 2023, up until Sunday morning, when he […]

Officers responded to a report of a distressed swimmer Tuesday afternoon. When they arrived on scene, they learned the visitor was knocked down by a wave and pulled out to the ocean.

Hawai‘i Island police report that two female east Hawai‘i runaways were located in good health in separate instances.

As part of their ongoing investigation, police are seeking leads on what led up to the incident and who may have been responsible for the shooting.

Troy Young was charged with Sexual Assault in the First Degree (knowingly subjected to sexual penetration, a person who was mentally defective) and Attempted Sexual Assault in the First Degree.

Anyone with information regarding the girl’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact police dispatch at 808-935-3311.

Hilo patrol officers responded to the Hilo Medical Center where they encountered the victim.

The injured moped rider was transported to the Kona Community Hospital and ultimately transferred to the Queens Medical Center on O‘ahu where he is listed in critical condition.

Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 60-year-old Troy Ashley Young of Kea’au with sexual assault of an 88-year-old female family member who is mentally incapacitated.