#Special Response Team

Armed and dangerous Puna man arrested in ʻĀinaloa incident that results in response of Special Response, Crisis Negotiation teams

39-year-old Isaac Kamali‘i was arrested after holing up for several hours at an Aloha Drive residence the evening of Oct. 16 in connection with the case of a stolen ʻĀinaloa vehicle.

Officer Gusman to be honored on Wednesday during a luncheon in Kailua-Kona

Lt. Kevin Brodie is set to speak and Officer Michael Gusman will be honored during the Kona Crime Prevention Committee luncheon this Wednesday.

No injuries reported after unexploded grenade found on Ali‘i Drive

After a thorough assessment, Hawai‘i Police Department’s bomb technician determined that the grenade didn’t have an explosive charge or fuse.

Puna missing person case now investigated as murder-suicide

The body found on an undeveloped lot in Kea‘au was identified as missing woman Michelle Kuregian.

Search warrant in relation to ongoing missing person case leads to dead male in Puna home

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending identification and notification of next of kin, and authorities have not said which missing person case this incident may be connected to.

Update: Reported standoff in Ka‘ū comes to end, road reopens

The Special Response Team responded the incident earlier today as well as West Hawai‘i detectives.

FBI searches 2 locations in Kona; investigation underway

Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill stated: “The FBI can confirm that they are conducting court-authorized activities in the area. However, as our investigation is still ongoing, we decline to comment further.”

Puna man arrested on firearm offenses and violation of court order

In February, Dylan Jessen Gapp was arrested and charged with the class C felony. A restraining order was filed against the 31-year-old in March. He was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in court on April 9, however, he was a no-show.

Hilo man taken into custody following 9-hour standoff at residence

While the suspect was barricaded in the residence, he threatened to burn and blow up the house.

35-year-old faces slew of charges stemming from 4-hour armed standoff in Aloha Estates

After conferring with the Hawai’i County prosecutor’s office Friday, detectives with the Hawai’i Police Department’s Area I Criminal Investigation Section charged 35-year-old Joseph Diego Soares with several offenses including first-degree reckless endangering, third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug and other firearms offenses.

Big Island Police Participate in Keaukaha Summer of Fun Event

Big Island police got to have some summer fun with keiki this week during an event in Keaukaha.