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A 25-year-old Kailua-Kona man was involved in a two-vehicle traffic casualty on Monday morning (May 29) on Highway 11 north of the 69 mile marker in Naalehu, Hawaii. He has been identified as Eric Figueroa.

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Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a burglary which occurred sometime between (May 28 and May 29) at Umauma Zipline in Ninole. Suspects broke into the warehouse and removed several items including a 2017 Kawasaki Mule 6-person ATV. The value of the items taken is estimated at $29,895.

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HawaiÊ»i Island police have initiated a Coroner’s Inquest in connection with a body that was found near Honopue Valley in the Hāmākua district Sunday afternoon (May 28). At 1:46 p.m., the HawaiÊ»i Fire Department received a report, from a kayaker, of a body that was discovered along the edge of the pool at the bottom […]

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HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested 25-year-old Lucas Rivera, Thursday evening (May 25). At 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning, police received several reports in the Puna District of a white pickup truck speeding and overtaking vehicles as it traveled in the Volcano direction on Highway 11 from Kurtistown. Officers saw the truck and identified the driver as Lucas […]

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The digital phone lines and network are not functioning at the Ka‘u Police Station in Naalehu. Analysts are troubleshooting the issue. The problem may be due to a possible break in a fiber-optic line. Please call non-emergency number (808) 935-3311 for all non-emergencies and 9-1-1 for emergencies only.

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A motorcycle crash near Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) between the 69-70 mile markers has closed a portion of roadway on Monday (May 29). One lane is open, please avoid the area if possible. Exercise patience and be cautious of police and emergency personnel working in the area. Expect roadway congestion until about 3:45 p.m. Use […]

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South Hilo Community Policing Officers again partnered with Goodwill Aina Keepers to cover up graffiti on buildings in Hilo on May 26, 2017. One of the buildings that received a fresh coat of paint was the Kress Building located on Kalākaua St. Pictured at the Kress Building is: Officer Gregg Silva, along with the Goodwill […]

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Officer Kupono Mata (a 6-year police veteran) has been recognized as the Aloha Exchange Club Officer of the Month for March 2017. This is due to his outstanding performance both as a solo patrolman and more recently as a Field Training Officer. He serves as a “role model” for new officers by his consistent dedication […]

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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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Officer Cala Arnold (a 10-year police veteran) has been named as the Aloha Exchange Club’s Officer of the Month for May 2017. Officer Arnold was selected for his apprehension of a suspect with a weapon in a residential/preschool area.

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MEDIA MEDIA RELEASE HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested a 24-year-old Pāhoa man Monday afternoon (May 22) in connection with motor vehicle theft investigation. On Sunday evening (May 21) at 10:32 pm, officers responded to a damaged gate at a business in the 15-1900 block on 33rd Avenue in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. Employees reported that […]

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With the approach of the long Memorial Day weekend and the continuation of graduation parties, Hawai’i Police will be on alert to help prevent tragedy on our roads. Officers will conduct DUI checkpoints and roving patrols beginning Friday, May 26, and continuing through Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. The effort is part of a national […]

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Police have identified the man who died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash Monday (May 22) on Highway 11, merging from the Keaʻau bypass (Highway 130) in Keaʻau. He was identified as 71- year-old Ulysses Guillermo of Hilo.

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HawaiÊ»i Island police have identified the body found in Hilo Bay on (May 15). The victim was identified via fingerprints as 46- year-old Arthur Miller III, who had no permanent address. On May 15 at 6:35 p.m. the Hawai`i Fire Department responded to a report of a body that was seen floating in Hilo Bay. […]

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