#Area I Criminal Investigation Section
44-year old arrested on multiple drug and firearms charges in Hilo
Douglas Louis of Pāhala faces drug and firearms charges after authorities in Hilo discovered over 1.8 pounds of methamphetamine, ghost guns, and various firearms in his possession on July 12.
Police seek leads regarding an unsolved murder from nearly four years ago
Hawai’i Island police are renewing their plea for public assistance in solving the July 2021 murder of Michael Rosenbaum, whose body was found at MacKenzie State Recreation Area with a gunshot wound.
Paʻauilo man arrested after jumping into Hilo Bay to evade police
Jeremy Rios was later apprehended and arrested for assault, burglary and outstanding warrants.
Man faces multiple charges after an incident in Kalapana last week
Joseph Williams is set to appear in a preliminary hearing at Hilo District Court on Wednesday.
Police renew information request for three missing person cases
Residents with information are urged to contact authorities to aid in these ongoing investigations, as the community seeks answers and justice.
Still no leads a year after Hilo man found dead in his vehicle at farm where he worked
Hawaiʻi Island police detectives are again asking if anyone has any information about the December 2023 murder of 68-year-old Albert Harry Pacheco Sr.
Search continues for missing 77-year-old man on Big Island
The man is known to frequent various locations around Hawai‘i Island, as well as the island of O‘ahu.
Police ID suspect in ‘firearm incident’ in Hāmākua over the weekend
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 5.
Update: Hilo kidnapping victim identified; investigation continues
An unidentified victim on July 7 was assaulted, then forced into the back seat of a pickup truck, according to police.
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for information on missing Puna man
The 33-year-old was reportedly last seen on Oct. 21, 2023, in Kea‘au. He was wearing camouflage pants and no shirt.
Hawai‘i Island police seeks public help identifying suspects involved in Hilo assault
Shortly before 8 p.m. on June 8, Hilo patrol officers responded to an assault complaint at a business in the 1700 block of Kamehameha Avenue at King’s Landing.
Hawai‘i Island police identify woman suspected of passing counterfeit bill in Hilo
Police believe the woman’s business unknowingly received the counterfeit bill as payment for goods.
Decomposing body found on vacant lot in Puna
The remains, found at the 16-200 block of 36th Avenue at about 7 p.m. Thursday, are believed to be connected to a missing person investigation involving a 37-year-old Puna woman.
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for information on missing Pāhoa man
The 34-year-old was last seen in Pāhoa town on May 19, 2023.
Hilo woman charged in connection with convenience store robbery, theft of Toyota Tacoma
Jessica Lancaster, 33, faces several charges in connection with two separate incidents earlier this month at a Kurtistown convenience store and a Hilo business.
