#Hawaii Police

Are jaywalking tickets in Hawaiʻi doing more harm than good? A new report breaks it down

Over the past six years, about 30,000 jaywalking tickets were handed out in Hawai‘i—roughly 5,000 per year. In 2023 alone, 2,885 jaywalking tickets were given out in the 96815 ZIP code (Honolulu), adding up to $360,677 in fines and fees.

Hawaiʻi police caution iPhone users over NameDrop security feature

The Hawai’i Police Department is cautioning iPhone users over security concerns related to a new feature that is part of Apple’s latest operating system software update.

Sheriff Division honors exceptional staff at Meritorious Awards Ceremony

The Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division recently held its inaugural Meritorious Awards and Leadership/Special Skills Award ceremony at the State Capitol auditorium, celebrating the outstanding achievements of deputies and civilian staff.

LIST: Tips to Avoid Theft This Holiday Season

The holiday season is finally here–and Hawaiʻi Island police are advising the public to take extra precautions against thieves. 

Hawai‘i Police Issue Reminder: “Check for Baby”

Kids dying from heatstroke in cars, either because they were left or became trapped, reached a record number in the US. In Hawaiʻi, there were 5 deaths in 20 ys

Missing: Maui Man Last Seen 2 Weeks Ago

Hampton Alexander Ceron, 30, was last seen on May 11. Police say he is possibly in the company of his service dog and operating a red colored Jeep Wrangler.

‘Click It or Ticket’ Underway May 23-June 5, 2016

The Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 23 through June 5, 2016. The fine for unrestrained occupants on Maui is $102

Big Island Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder

Hawaiʻi Island police have charged Valentine Kapiolani Gonsalves Jr., a 42-year-old Kona man, with murder and other offenses in connection with a shooting earlier this week in Hilo.

BODY FOUND ON BIG ISLAND WAS THAT OF A MAUI WOMAN

A coroner’s inquest has been initiated in the death of a Maui woman found on the Big Island of Hawaii. Authorities identified the woman as 41-year-old Davelin Aweau of Maui.  The woman’s body was found off of Manawalea Street in Kailua-Kona early Tuesday morning and was transported to Kona Community Hospital where the woman was […]