Crime
Police ask public to help identify man connected with alleged Waikōloa assault investigation
The suspect is described as 6-feet tall, white and in his mid-20s; he is wanted for questioning in the investigation of an April incident at a resort condominium on Waikōloa Beach Drive.
Puna man charged with attempted car theft during Hurricane Lala emergency period
34-year-old Jason Pagan faces charges connected with an Aug. 15 incident during which he reportedly attempted to take a vehicle from the Puna Kai Shopping Center parking lot in Pāhoa.
Hilo man charged with assault, burglary during Hurricane Lala emergency period
58-year-old Andrew Luna faces several charges in connection with two separate events at the same residence, the most recent on Aug. 17, during which he is reported to have dragged a minor girl down the stairs and struggled with another resident of a home on Pākele Street in Hilo.
Arkansas man charged with sexual assault for 2 incidents in West Hawai’i
64-year-old Timothy Efird of Hot Springs, Ark., is charged with first-degree and second-degree sexual assault in connection with two separate incidents reportedly involving the same woman.
Police charge Kona woman in connection with reported robbery at knifepoint
33-year-old Krystal Hernandez is charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree promoting a detrimental drug following an incident Aug. 7 near the 75-5500 block of Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona.
Kaʻū officer honored after apprehending wanted man following foot pursuit
Officer Joshua Flores of Hawaiʻi County has been celebrated for his decisive actions leading to the arrest of a wanted fugitive.
Bail maintained for man accused of attempted murder following shooting in Puna
Court documents reveal that the suspect was in a “heated argument” with the victim before shots were fired.
Keiki invited to participate in second annual Youth Music Showcase
Participation is limited to the first 15 performances, with a maximum of three performances in each category each limited to 3 minutes; registration deadline is Aug. 22.
Suspect formally charged with attempted murder following shooting in Puna
The 35-year-old is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Hilo District Court today.
Kona man arrested, charged with harassment, resisting arrest after trying to provoke fight
44-year-old Matthew Larrua made his initial court appearance July 29 in Kona District Court; the charges stem from an incident the afternoon of July 28 at a business on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Police arrest, charge two Mountain View men on drug and firearm offenses
Shane Dacuycuy and Raymond Adrian were charged with multiple drug and firearm offenses following executed search warrants by Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Division and Homeland Security Investigations.
45-year-old arrested with 1.75 pounds of cocaine at public park in Hilo
Michael Bratt was charged with two counts of first-degree attempted promotion of a dangerous drug, two counts of first-degree promotion of a dangerous drug, and promoting a controlled substance in a public park.
Two men facing attempted murder charges following weekend stabbing in Kona
Two men were stabbed. One was treated at the scene and the other was transported to Queen’s Medical Center in critical condition.
Hilo men face theft charges after series of fraudulent credit card transactions
Both men appeared in Hilo District Court, where one was granted supervised release, and the other remains in custody on $374,000 bail.
Leader of extremist terror network from Hilo sentenced in federal court for possessing child pornography
The 20-year-old pleaded guilty in February 2025 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Review finds 22 people previously reported missing have since been located
Hawaiʻi Police Department says many of the people were found in other areas of Hawaiʻi Island, elsewhere in the state or even farther away, which contributed to delays in updating the status of these cases.
Hawai‘i Island police warn public about phone scammers impersonating the Federal Communications Commission
The caller falsely claimed the victim’s telephone number had been linked to a criminal investigation and transferred the victim to another individual posing as an officer with the Washington, D.C. Police Department.
January’s Waimea murder investigation forwarded to Hawai‘i County’s prosecuting attorney for review
Three adult suspects and two juvenile suspects have been identified in the course of the murder investigation.
3 Big Island men arrested for failing to comply with sex-offender registry
Along with the arrests, the operation in Kona during the week of June 29 also brought several individuals back into compliance with the registry.
