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Recent News About Hawaii Police Department
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17-year-old arrested for terroristic threats towards Waiākea High School
A 17-year-old male juvenile has been arrested and charged with terroristic threatening in connection with a threat made towards Waiākea High School in Hilo, Hawaii. The arrest was made on September 7 after a Waiākea High School student received a threat via social media. The teenager, who is a student at Hilo High School, was apprehended at his residence in Hilo.
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HPD opens investigation into arrow shooting at Hāpuna Beach Park
The Hawaii Police Department (HPD) has opened an investigation into an incident at Hāpuna Beach Park where a woman was struck by an arrow. Detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) are leading the second-degree assault investigation after the victim reported being shot with an arrow while walking to her car on Wednesday evening, September 6.
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Officer Dwayne Sluss: 'During the COVID lock-down, we really saw the increased need for food assistance for our local community and Kupuna, so we conducted the first Fill a Cruiser Food Drive'
The Hawaii Police Department announced the third annual "Fill a Cruiser Food Drive" will be held on September 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kona Costco warehouse parking lot.
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Hawai'i Island Police seek public assistance locating wanted Kailua-Kona man, considered armed and dangerous
On August 25, the Hawai'i Police Department issued a public request seeking assistance locating 36-year-old Joseph Narzisi of Kailua-Kona. Narzisi is wanted on an outstanding Parole Violation warrant, and is considered armed and dangerous.
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Hilo man arrested for assaulting Hawai'i Island police officer
According to the Hawai'i Police Department, a 39-year-old Hilo man was arrested for assaulting a police officer.
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Chief Moszkowicz: "It is important to remember that while the allegations against Officer Kaili are serious, they do not represent the hard work and dedication of the Hawai'i Police Department."
Hawai'i Police Department Officer Mark Kealoha Kaili Jr. was charged with first-degree burglary and third-degree assault on August 15, HPD reported.
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HPD: 'Hawai'i Island police have initiated an arson investigation after a brush fire in Ka‘ū'
Hawai'i Island Police has initiated an investigation into the brush fire that ignited in Ka‘ū, following the determination by investigators that its origins raised suspicions, according to a press release.
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Hawai'i Island Police on open investigation: 'Kona patrol officers received nine separate reports of theft of license plates'
Hawai'i Island Police said investigating recent thefts involving specialty license plates in Kona, a press release reported.
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Moszkowicz: 'This incident is a senseless tragedy that could have been avoided'
Hawai'i Police Department has released the identity of a 71-year-old man who was mauled to death by four dogs Tuesday morning.
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Hawai'i County Prosecutor's Office: Captain Cook man charged with multiple felonies 'was granted supervised release over Prosecutor's objections'
A 21-year-old man facing multiple charges and in custody on $250,000 bail was granted supervised release by Kona District Court over the objection of prosecutors. Derick Camacho of Captain Cook was arrested for first-degree robbery and other felonies on July 20 in relation to an incident at a retail establishment in Ocean View.
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Hawai'i Police Department investigates drowinging 'that occurred near the public beach access at Hokulia in Kailua-Kona'
The Hawai'i Police Department (HPD) issued a media release on July 25 on an investigation into the death of a 17-year-old at a beach in Kailua-Kona, according to are release from the HPD. The teen was found unresponsive on the ocean floor, and an autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of the death.
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HPD: "Hawai'i Island police have arrested and charged 38-year-old Alicia Jean Nakamura of Hilo with abuse, assault, and promoting a dangerous drug following an incident in Mountain View late Friday evening"
According to a media release issued by the Hawai'i Police Department, a 38-year-old woman was arrested for charges related to abuse, assault, and the promotion of a dangerous drug. HPD reports the woman abused her 4-year-old daughter, assaulted her 74-year-old neighbor, and was found in possession of methamphetamine following an incident at 10:45 p.m. Friday, July 21.
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HPD: 'Hawai'i Island police are renewing their request for the community's assistance in locating 32-year-old Jasmine Swartz of Kailua-Kona'
According to a press release issued by the Hawai'i Police Department (HPD), authorities continue their search for missing 32-year-old Jasmine Swartz of Kailua-Kona who was reported missing by her family in April.
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HPD: 'Hawai'i Island police are renewing their request for information about a July 2021 unsolved murder that occurred in Puna'
The Hawai'i Police Department continues to seek leads in the unsolved murder of a 76-year-old man dating back to July 2021, according to a July 17 media release. HPD is urging anyone who may have relevant information to reach out to investigators through the department’s non-emergency number.
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Hawai'i police issues reminder of fireworks rules
Hawaiʻi Island police, concerned about illegal aerial fireworks, are reminding the public about the rules governing the use of fireworks so they may enjoy a safe New Year’s holiday.
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Coffee with a Cop scheduled Dec. 21
Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites you to join them for “Coffee with a Cop” in Waimea on Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Starbucks in the Parker Ranch Center, 67-1185 Māmalahoa Highway.
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Week of Dec. 13 DUI stats
During the week of Dec. 6 through Dec. 12, 2021, Hawai`i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.
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Police now looking for new leads in 1978 Kalapana cold case
The Hawaii Police Department is reinvestigating a cold case that occurred more than 40 years ago on the Big Island.
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DUI stats for the week of Nov. 9
The Hawai'i Police Department has issued the following press release:During the week of November 1, 2021, through November 7, 2021, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 27 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
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Puna officer recognized for collaborative efforts to track down thieves preying on hikers
For his determined efforts and collaborative approach tracking down criminal suspects who had assaulted hikers in Keaau, Puna Community Policing Officer (CPO) Eddie Cardines was recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i as Officer of the Month for July during a ceremony at the Pahoa Police Station on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.