Hawaii Police Department, 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, HI (2026)

06/09/2026

𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗜-𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗣𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬

The Hawaiʻi Police Department's Kona Community Policing Section, in partnership with the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort and Bryan Fujikawa, executive chef and owner of KGH Catering, will host the inaugural HI-PAL Keiki Poke Contest on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort, located at 75-5660 Palani Road in Kailua-Kona.

Designed to inspire and support the next generation of young cooks, the contest will introduce participants to the culinary arts through a fun, educational, and hands-on experience. Contestants will have the opportunity to explore their creativity, build confidence in the kitchen, and gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural traditions and heritage of poke.

The contest is limited to 15 participants and will be divided into three age groups: ages 5 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 17. For safety and support, contestants may be accompanied by an adult throughout the competition. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, all fish will be pre-cut in advance, allowing participants to focus on seasoning, creativity, and presentation.

More than a competition, the HI-PAL Keiki Poke Contest aims to provide a positive environment where keiki can learn new skills, express their creativity, and develop a greater appreciation for Hawaiʻi's rich culinary traditions.

HI-PAL is a Hawaiʻi Police Department program in which police officers engage with youth through recreational and educational activities while serving as mentors. These positive interactions help foster teamwork, responsibility, citizenship, and trust between youth and law enforcement.

Registration Information
A completed waiver form is required for each participant. To register for the HI-PAL Keiki Poke Contest or obtain a waiver form, contact Officer Tyler Meno at [email protected].
Interested participants are encouraged to register early, as space is limited to 15 contestants.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department, King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort, and KGH Catering look forward to bringing the community together to celebrate Hawaiʻi's culinary traditions while encouraging and empowering aspiring young chefs.

06/09/2026

𝗗𝗨𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀

During the week of June 1, through June 7, 2026, Hawai`i Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six 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 343 DUI arrests compared with 406 during the same period last year, a decrease of 15.52 percent.

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section reviewed all updated crashes and found 428 major crashes so far this year, compared with 449 major crashes during the same time last year, a decrease of 4.68 percent.

As of June 7, there have been 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 16 fatalities compared with 12 fatal crashes, resulting in 13 fatalities for the same time last year. This is an increase of 16.67 percent for fatal crashes and 23.08 percent for fatalities.

In 2026, the non-traffic fatality count (not on a public roadway) was zero, compared to zero non-traffic fatalities for the same time last year.

DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue island wide.

06/09/2026

𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗮-𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗮

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 69-year-old Paul Tresnak of Ocean View for second-degree reckless endangering and other offenses following a traffic-related incident in Kailua-Kona on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

At 1:00 p.m., Kona patrol officers responded to an reported disturbance near the intersection of Ali‘i Drive and Hualālai Road involving a white Lexus multipurpose vehicle. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male victim and several witnesses who reported that the Lexus, operated by Tresnak, had entered a construction zone on Hualālai Road.

According to witnesses, after being instructed to stop and turn around, Tresnak allegedly accelerated the vehicle toward a construction worker, causing the worker to jump onto the hood of the vehicle to avoid being run over. The vehicle continued traveling 40 feet before the victim was able to safely get off of the hood.

Witnesses further reported that after the victim informed Tresnak that he was calling the police, Tresnak again accelerated the vehicle toward the victim. Other construction workers intervened and blocked the vehicle from leaving the area until officers arrived.

Tresnak was arrested without incident and detectives with the Area II Criminal Investigation Section continued the investigation.

On Thursday, June 4, after conferring with the Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Tresnak was charged with
(two counts) Second-degree reckless endangering
(two counts) Second-degree attempted assault
Reckless driving.

His total bail was set at $7,100.

Police ask that anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact Detective Bradley Llanes at (808) 326-4646, ext. 268 or via email at [email protected].

06/08/2026

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗵𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗶𝗶 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗽

The Hawaiʻi Police Department's Kona Community Policing Section, Hawaiʻi Police Activities League (HI-PAL), and Miss Aloha Hawaiʻi 2025 Scarlette Burnham-Rosario extend their thanks to all participants who took part in a Scavenger Hunt Beach Cleanup held May 16, 2026, at Old Airport Recreation Area in Kailua-Kona.

Fifteen volunteers participated in the community service event, working together to help keep Kona's coastline clean and safe for residents and visitors.

Throughout the cleanup, participants collected five bags and five buckets of litter and marine debris from the shoreline and surrounding areas. Snacks and refreshments were provided to volunteers following the event.

To make the cleanup both educational and engaging, participants also took part in a scavenger hunt challenge, searching for commonly discarded items such as plastic bottles, bottle caps, straws, food wrappers, fishing line, aluminum cans, and other marine debris for an opportunity to win prizes.

The event highlighted the importance of mālama ʻāina and environmental stewardship while raising awareness about the impacts of litter and marine debris on Hawaiʻi's beaches, coastal ecosystems, and marine life.

The Kona Community Policing Section extends its appreciation to the employees of Costco and the community volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to making a positive difference for Hawaiʻi Island.

HI-PAL is a Hawaiʻi Police Department program that provides opportunities for officers to engage with youth through recreational, educational, and community-service activities. These positive interactions help foster teamwork, responsibility, citizenship, and trust between youth and law enforcement.

06/08/2026

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮ʻ𝘂̄ 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The Hawaiʻi Police Department is upgrading its telephone systems at the Kealakehe Police Station in Kona and the Kaʻū Police Station in Nāʻālehu.

During the transition, telephone service at each station will be temporarily unavailable during the following dates and times:

Kealakehe Police Station (Kona)
• Tuesday, June 9, 2026
• 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Kaʻū Police Station (Nāʻālehu)
• Tuesday, June 16, 2026
• Noon to 2 p.m.

The temporary outage will affect only the stations' telephone systems. Police services will continue uninterrupted, and officers will remain available to respond to calls for service.

Members of the public are reminded to call 911 for emergencies and (808) 935-3311 for non-emergency police assistance. Calls for service are dispatched through the department's Emergency Call Center and will not be affected by the upgrade.

Regular telephone service at both stations is expected to resume immediately following the completion of the scheduled upgrades.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department appreciates the public's patience and understanding during this improvement project.

06/08/2026

𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗶𝗶 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁

The Hawai‘i Police Department proudly hosted DARE DAY 2026 on May 19, 2026, at the Kona Community Aquatic Center and Gym in Kailua-Kona, celebrating the accomplishments of 5th and 6th grade students who successfully completed the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program.

Approximately 486 students from Konawaena, Hōnaunau, Waikoloa, Waimea, and Kohala schools converged on Kona to reunite with their DARE Officers and special guest Darren the Lion for a day filled with excitement, teamwork, and recognition for their hard work and commitment to making safe and responsible choices.

The event opened with a formal presentation featuring remarks from the Deputy Managing Director Merrick Nishimoto from the Mayor’s Office and the Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area II Assistant Chief Rio Amon-Wilkins. Both speakers praised the students for their dedication and encouraged them to continue making positive decisions.

One of the day’s major highlights was a thrilling live-action joint response scenario conducted by the Hawai‘i Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit, Special Response Team, Vice West K9 Officers, and the Hawai‘i Fire Department Rescue personnel alongside Chopper 1. Students watched in awe as first responders demonstrated teamwork, specialized tactics, and emergency response capabilities in a fast-paced and educational presentation.
While Kona weather delivered plenty of sunshine, heat, and humidity, students enthusiastically cooled off in the refreshing waters of the Kona pool, spending time with classmates and friends while celebrating their DARE completion.

Adding to the excitement, carnival-style games filled the parking area where students played games, earned tickets, and redeemed them for prizes at the popular DARE Prize Tent.

Throughout the day, students were also treated to a pizza lunch complete with fresh salad, chilled apple and orange slices topped with li hing mui powder, bottled water, and refreshing shaved ice.
Supporting the students and participating in the celebration were representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 3R’s Program, PTA Fire, PTA Police, and DOCARE Officers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

A special thanks goes out to Area II Major Roy Valera, who currently serves as the DARE Hawai‘i President and has held that role for the past 10 years. Major Valera has been involved with the DARE Program since 2000 after completing his DARE Officer Training in 1999. Throughout his career, he has been an invaluable asset, steadfast pillar, and a passionate advocate for the DARE Program while continually encouraging younger officers to accept the challenge of becoming DARE Certified.

“We would like to thank the many supporters that came out to make this day successful,” said South Kohala Community Policing Officer Justin Cabanting. “This event would not have been possible without the partnership of our schools, agencies, volunteers, sponsors, and community members who continue to invest in our youth.”

As the event came to a close, students boarded their buses carrying prizes, memories, and smiles as they returned to their respective campuses after a memorable day celebrating achievement, friendship, and positive choices.

The Hawai‘i Police Department remains committed to empowering Hawai‘i’s youth through education, mentorship, and strong community partnerships.

06/08/2026

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝘇𝘇𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year old Jazzielle Nathaniel who was reported as a runaway.

Nathaniel is described as having a dark complexion, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 115 pounds, with curly, long brown hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision area on Thursday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., wearing a black sweater, ripped jeans, and white crocks. Nathaniel in known to frequent the Hilo and Puna areas.

Police ask anyone who may have any information on her whereabouts to please contact the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311 or Acting Detective Corey Kaneko at (808) 961-8843 or [email protected].

The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for their assistance in this case.

06/08/2026

𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗜-𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section and Hawaii Police Activities League (HI-PAL) thank all the keiki and their families who participated in the department’s inaugural HI-PAL Bowling event held May 8, 2026, at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona.

Designed to provide a fun and welcoming environment where youth could enjoy bowling while building positive connections with Hawai‘i Police Department officers, 20 kids partook in the fun. Each keiki received a complimentary game card from KBXtreme. The three bowlers with the highest scores were also recognized with special HI-PAL awards for their outstanding performances.

The Kona Community Policing Section extends a heartfelt mahalo to KBXtreme for supporting the event and helping create a memorable experience for the keiki of our community.

HI-PAL is a Hawai‘i Police Department program in which police officers engage with youth in various recreational and educational activities while serving as mentors. These positive interactions help encourage teamwork, citizenship, responsibility, and trust between youth and law enforcement.

“This type of event was a first for us,” said Sergeant Wyattlane Nahale of the Kona Community Policing Section.

“It provided an excellent opportunity to connect with kids beyond our regular sports activities. We look forward to planning more creative community outreach events for our island keiki in the future.”

06/08/2026

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗮-𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗮

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred in Kailua-Kona on Saturday evening, May 30, 2026, and has since resulted in the pedestrian’s death.

Responding to a 7:28 p.m. call on Saturday, May 30, police determined that a white 2017 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck was heading south (Kona bound) on the Old Kona Airport roadway when it veered off the paved portion of the roadway onto the unfinished gravel area and struck a male pedestrian who was walking south on the unpaved portion of the runway.

The male pedestrian was transported by Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel to the Kona Community Hospital before being airlifted to the Queens Medical Center on Oahu for further treatment. Hospital personnel subsequently notified Hawai‘i Police Department that the pedestrian had succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, June 4.

The driver of the Toyota, 23-year-old Janne Labin of Kailua-Kona, was arrested on May 30, and on Monday, June 1, after conferring with the Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, he was charged with the following offenses:
• Operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant
• First-degree negligent injury
• Reckless driving

Labin’s bail was set at $13,000 and he posted bail after his initial court date on Tuesday, June 2.

This investigation has since been reclassified to a second-degree negligent homicide. Additional charges may be pending based on the investigation’s results.

At this time, police believe that speed, alcohol, and inattention were factors in the crash.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.

The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit is continuing this investigation and asks that anyone who may have witnessed the collision to please contact Officer Dayson Taniguchi at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229, or via email at [email protected].

This death marks the 16th traffic fatality on Hawai‘i Island roads in 2026, compared to 13 traffic fatalities at the same time last year.

06/06/2026

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Herman Kirklin, who was reported as a runaway.

Kirklin was last seen near Lehua Street in the Fern Acres subdivision on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 1:00 a.m.

He is described as African-American with a medium brown complexion, 6 feet 5 inches tall, 180 pounds, with short curly black hair and brown eyes.

Police ask anyone who may have information on Kirklin’s whereabouts to please contact the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.

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