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Two men arrested and charged following downtown Hilo robbery

Charges stem from an incident reported shortly after 1 a.m. last Saturday when officers responded to a disturbance on Kilauea Avenue involving a man with a gun chasing people.

Hawai‘i police officers optimistic new chief Ben Moszkowicz can ‘turn things around’

After the retirement Hawaii Police Chief Paul Ferreira in September, many officers described the department as lacking direction and leadership. With the recent hiring of former Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin T. Moszkowicz they are hopeful this will change.

Hawai‘i police to equip 40 sergeants with body-worn cameras

Hawai‘i Police Department will equip more of its officers with body-worn cameras starting Thursday.

Police to Increase DUI Checks, Patrols

High school graduations and the upcoming Memorial Day weekend will put the Hawai’i Police Department on high alert in the effort to prevent tragedy on Big Island roadways.

Justin Gaspar Named ‘Officer of the Month’

Kona Patrol Officer Justin Gaspar has been recognized as “Officer of the Month” for May for his successful investigative work in two cases.