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The Hawai’i Police Department wants all drivers on the Big Island to know that National Click It or Ticket Campaign starts this week on May 15th and continues through June 4th. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seatbelts save approximately 13,000 lives each year. Our officers are dedicated to saving lives as well […]

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During the week of May 7, through May 13, 2018, HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 433 DUI arrests compared […]

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A 28-year-old Hilo man has died following a single vehicle crash which occurred Sunday morning (May 13) on Highway 11 near the 41.5 mile marker in Kapapala, Kaʻū. He was identified as Brayden T. Martin

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HawaiÊ»i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Captain Cook woman who was reported missing. 67-year-old Deborah Wiley was last seen at about 5 p.m., yesterday afternoon, (May 13), in the area of Hind Drive in Captain Cook. Wiley is described as 5-feet-3-inches, 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. […]

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HawaiÊ»i Island police have arrested a KeaÊ»au man in connection with a stabbing incident in Downtown Hilo. At 7:11 p.m., Thursday evening, (May 10), Hilo Medical Center staff reported that the victim, a 50-year-old Hilo man, arrived by private vehicle to the emergency room with an apparent stab wound to his torso. Investigators determined that […]

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The listed individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants. Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.

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HawaiÊ»i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Puna woman who was reported missing. 51-year old Julie Leilani Kumunalu was last seen in the KeaÊ»au area on May 1, 2018. She is described as being, 5-feet-7-inches, 180 pounds with medium length black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who may have information […]

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HawaiÊ»i Island police have charged a Pāhoa man for four burglaries in the Leilani Estates Subdivision, an area covered by an Emergency Proclamation declared by the Mayor’s Office on May 3, 2018. On Wednesday (May 9), a 66-year old man, told police that he and an acquaintance arrived at his Moku Street home to retrieve […]

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Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a Pāhoa man in connection with the burglary of a residence in the Leilani Estates Subdivision, an area covered by an Emergency Proclamation declared by the Mayor’s Office within the residence as of (May 3).

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HawaiÊ»i Island police have arrested and charged an 18-year-old Hilo man after he was found to be in possession of an illegal stun gun. This morning, (May 9), at approximately 8:00 a.m., South Hilo Patrol officers approached a group of juveniles smoking e-cigarettes on Laimana Street when one of the male individuals fled on foot. […]

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During the week of April 30, through May 6, 2018, HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested 31 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 405 DUI arrests compared […]

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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms the eruption in Leilani continues. Two new fissures have emerged south of Malama Street emitting lava and gas. A community meeting will be held tonight at Pāhoa High School Cafeteria at 5:30 p.m.

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Hawaiʻi Island police report that two arrests have were made within the Leilani Estates subdivision. A 49-year-old woman, Cynthia Verschuur of Pāhoa, disregarded two separate police roadblocks manned by uniformed police officers who commanded that her vehicle stop at a lava post at Leilani Street and Pohoiki Road, and Highway 130 and Malama Street.

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Hawaiʻi Island police report that Michael Castro who was wanted on two outstanding warrants has been located. The Hawaiʻi Police Department would like to thank the public for their support and assistance.

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