Woman connected to hotel assault case acquitted
KAILUA-KONA A 3rd Circuit Court judge acquitted one of the individuals charged in connection to the beating of a hotel security guard in September.
CALEA mock assessment of HPD gives positive report
KAILUA-KONA Assessors with a national accreditation organization gave the Hawaii Police Department a positive report with some suggestions during a mock assessment in April.
Bill to cut pensions for convicted government employees stalled for years
KAILUA-KONA Lawmakers failed this session to pass legislation that would strip state or county employees of retirement benefits if convicted of a felony.
All suspects included in indictments with 2 former HPD officers have turned themselves in
KAILUA-KONA The remaining three men included on an indictment with a former Hawaii Police officer accused of conspiracy and tampering, turned themselves in to police today.
Chief, mayor react to charges on retired officers; Fukui, Miller turn selves in
KAILUA-KONA Former police officers indicted on charges ranging from drug offenses to conspiracy and tampering are scheduled to make their first appearances today in Hilo Circuit Court.
Former HPD officer turns himself in after grand jury indictment
KAILUA-KONA A former Hawaii Police officer turned himself in at the Hilo police station this morning after a grand jury indicted him on various conspiracy and hindering prosecution charges.
Community pays tribute to fallen officers
KAILUA-KONA For the first time in 20 years, the Hawaii Police Department lit a new candle for a fallen brother who gave his life in the line of duty during this years National Police Week ceremonies.
2 retired police officers charged with drugs, conspiracy offenses
KAILUA-KONA Two separate indictments were filed Monday against two retired police officers, each with more than 20 years of service.
2 retired police officers, 4 civilians indicted in missing drug evidence case
KAILUA-KONA A grand jury has indicted two retired Hawaii Police Department officers in connection with a 2018 stolen drug evidence case.
7 men graduate Big Island Drug Court
KEALAKEKUA The Big Island Drug Court team celebrated National Drug Court Month on Monday with a graduation.
Drug investigation by Kahaluu Beach Park, Keauhou Bay yields arrest
KAILUA-KONA A month-long investigation into narcotics distribution in the area of Keauhou Bay and Kahaluu Beach Park resulted in the arrest of a Pahoa man last week.
Combating sex trafficking: Coalition hosting town hall meetings to shine light on issue
KAILUA-KONA More voices are speaking out against sex trafficking on the Big Island in hopes of finding a way to stop its spread.
Family trying to bring fatal stabbing victim home
KAILUA-KONA An Alaska community is coming together to help a mother bring her daughters body home for a funeral after she was killed a week ago in Kau.
Honaunau man indicted for vehicular homicide in Ohio
KAILUA-KONA A South Kona man has been indicted on aggravated vehicular homicide after being involved in a fatal car crash last week that left a woman dead in Ravenna Township, Ohio.
Island visitor dies after apparent drowning near Kealakekua Bay, officials say
KAILUA-KONA A 66-year-old woman is dead after an apparent drowning near Kealakekua Bay this morning.
June trial set for suspected Waiki associates
KAILUA-KONA Jury trial is scheduled to move forward next month for four associates of accused cop killer Justin Waiki.
Mental health exam ordered for Naalehu woman charged with murder
KEALAKEKUA Preliminary hearing proceedings for a 19-year-old woman accused of murder have been waived pending a mental health examination.
Man acquitted of murder fighting deportation
KAILUA-KONA A Holualoa man acquitted of murder is now fighting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to stay with his family on the Big Island.
19-year-old Naalehu woman charged with murder after Ka‘u stabbing
KEALAKEKUA A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday for a Naalehu woman accused of stabbing a woman to death and seriously injuring a man in Kau last week.
Red light cameras get green light
KAILUA-KONA A proposed statewide red light detector system will first operate as a pilot program for at least a year.
