Tag: HPD
-
Public Invited to Virtual Waimea Coffee with a Cop
In an effort to safely stay connected with community during the current pandemic surge, Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites you to join them virtually for “Coffee with a Cop” on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., via Zoom. This virtual event is a great opportunity for community…
-
Public Invited to Hilo Virtual Coffee with a Cop
East Hawai‘i residents are invited to attend a virtual Coffee with a Cop with Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing officers on Friday, September 17, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., via Zoom. This informal virtual event is a great opportunity for community members to engage in conversation with their district police officers. Topics…
-
Hawaii Police Charge Suspect Following Armed Dispute in Ainaloa on Thursday Night
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 45-year-old Shawn Lee Galigo of Puna, who was wanted relative to a violent neighbor dispute in Ainaloa on Thursday afternoon, September 9, 2021. Galigo turned himself in at the Hilo Police Station on Friday evening, September 10, shortly after 8:00 p.m. On Saturday afternoon, September 11, after conferring…
-
Police Remind Motorists Trailers Must Be Registered for Use on County and State Roads
Hawaiʻi Island police are reminding motorists about the requirement to properly register motor vehicle-drawn trailers designed for carrying livestock, property, such as trash or small equipment, or persons, such as parade floats, on public roadways. According to Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes 286-47.2, all trailers with the exception of “Special Mobile Equipment” must be inspected and registered with…
-
Police Search for Puna Suspect Considered Armed and Dangerous Following Armed Dispute in Ainaloa
Hawai‘i Island police are searching for 45-year-old Shawn Lee Galigo of Puna who is wanted for questioning regarding a violent neighbor dispute in Ainaloa on Thursday, September 9; as well as for two outstanding warrants. Galigo is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. On Thursday afternoon…
-
Woman Sought for Questioning in Kona Theft Investigation
Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a female who is being sought for questioning in a theft investigation in the Kailua-Kona area. On Sunday, August 22, 2021, Kona patrol officers contacted a victim who reported leaving her purse unattended sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. at a retail store on…
-
Police Seeking Identity of Seven People for Questioning in Agricultural Thefts
Hawai‘i Island police request the public’s assistance in identifying seven individuals for questioning in several agricultural thefts occurring in the Pepe‘ekeō and Hāmākua areas. The thefts took place along the Hāmākua Coast between June and September. “Agricultural theft is a serious crime and the department is committed in pursuing those who commit these crimes,” said…
-
Police Remind Motorists to Drive Safely This Labor Day Weekend
Every Labor Day the Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) reminds citizens to safely celebrate the achievements of all workers across Hawai‘i Island during the long holiday weekend. As part of the department’s ongoing efforts to educate citizens about the dangers of impaired driving, speeding, and all forms of reckless driving, HPD has partnered with the State…
-
Hawaii Police Department Gives Update and Makes a Correction to the Two Wanted in Questioning Regarding 2019 Missing Person Case
Hawai’i Island police issued a thanks to the public for their assistance and a correction to yesterdays media release in locating Dorajean Nihoa and Joseph Keka, who both reached out to police in regard to this investigation. The media release incorrectly stated that Joseph Keka was also wanted on an outstanding warrant. The original media…
-
Hawaii Police Investigate Ocean View Stabbing Incident
Hawai‘i Island police detectives are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred in Ocean View on Friday, August 20, 2021. Around 7: 30 p.m. Friday evening, Ka‘u patrol officers responded to a residence on Sea Breeze Parkway after receiving numerous calls for an active domestic disturbance between a man and a woman. Upon arrival, officers observed…