#Hawaii County Crime

Kona man sentenced to 10 years in prison for domestic violence against two women

On July 17, 2022, Derouin-Loando pleaded “no contest” to kidnapping and multiple charges of  domestic violence which spanned three cases before the Circuit Court.

Kurtistown Man Arrested For Assaulting Elderly Victim

Police cautioned the public from giving rides to people they are not familiar with. If someone needs immediate assistance, it is best to call 911.

HPD Charges Man With Theft, Forgery

The Hawaiʻi Police Department arrested and charged a 42-year-old Hawaiian Beaches man following an incident at a bank.

HPD Arrests Man After Four Years on the Run

The Hawai‘i Police Department has captured a Hilo man who has been on the run for four years. 

Police Arrest Man on Firearms Charges

On Friday, at about 7:36 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a reported weapons incident at a residence on East Kahaopea Street in Hilo.

UPDATE: HPD Seeks to Identify Four in Theft Case

HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying parties involved in a theft case that occurred in the Fern Acres subdivision in Mountain View.

Police Charge Hilo Man With Drug Offenses

A 43-year-old Hilo man was charged for various drug offenses following the execution of a narcotics search warrant on a residence in Hilo.

Suspects Bumble Through Burglary in Waimea

Waimea Coffee Company was burgled over the weekend by a pair of suspects.

HPD Task Force Lands Eight Arrests

HPD formed a new task force to up efforts over the last two weeks to bring in suspects on outstanding warrants and those connected to a variety of other crimes.

HPD Hits Crime Spree Suspect With Charges

The Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) arrested Joshua Hams, 38, on Wednesday just before 1:40 p.m. at a home on Kalamauka Street in Kailua-Kona.

HPD Arrests Man Suspected in Puna Stabbing

The Hawaiʻi Police Department has charged a 37-year-old Kea‘au man in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Ainaloa on the night of Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Woman Flees Police on Irrelevant Bicycle

The female ended up near the waters edge on Hilo Bay Front where she ditched the bike and jumped into the water, swimming away.

Suspect in Drugs, Firearms Case Appears in Court

HPD has arrested and charged a 32-year-old Hilo man on with an array of firearms and drug offense stemming from an investigation concerning stolen vehicles.

HPD Arrests Man on Firearms, Drug Charges

HPD officers arrested and charged a 32-year-old Hilo man with an array of firearms and drug offenses stemming from an investigation concerning stolen vehicles.

Police Arrest Kamuela Man for Identity Theft

The Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) has charged a 32-Year-old Kamuela man following an identity theft investigation.

HPD: Beware of Telephone Sweepstakes Scam

Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public about a telephone scam claiming the recipient has won a large sum of money.

Hawai‘i Island Man Wanted for Questioning

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Michael James Varize, 27, who is wanted on three bench warrants and for questioning in other investigations.

UPDATE: HPD Looking for Mt. View Woman Indicted for Murder

The murder charge stems from the 2009 shooting of Kaycee M. Smith, who was found in her Orchidland residence with an apparent gunshot wound.