Dean Hisao Jones, 65, of Puna has been charged in connection to a standoff with police in Nanawale Estates in Pahoa. The charges stem from an incident that began Thursday
Motorcyclist Killed in HPP Traffic Collision
An unidentified man died following a two-vehicle collision on Friday in Hawaiian Paradise Park at the intersection of Maku‘u Drive and 24th Avenue. Responding to a 3:59 p.m. traffic collision, police
Man Arrested after Nanawale Barricade Incident
A 65-year-old Puna man was taken into custody without incident following a lengthy standoff resulting in neighbors being evacuated. On Friday, police arrested Dean Hisao Jones for several offenses stemming
Police Seek Public’s Assistance Regarding Theft of Statue From Hilo Temple
The Hawai`i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with an investigation involving the theft of a statue from a religious institution on Kilauea Avenue in Hilo. Authorities say
Kona Man Arrested for Multiple Hilo Property Crimes
The Hawai`i Police Department has arrested 23-year-old Donchevell Makekau of Kailua-Kona for multiple property crime offenses stemming from several criminal property damage incidents reported in downtown Hilo. In the early
Teen Runaway Sought
The Hawai`i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old Hilo boy who was reported missing as a runaway. Scott Kapeli-Spencer was last seen in Hilo
Man Killed in Single-Car Crash in HPP
An unidentified male died following a single-vehicle collision in Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision on Saturday afternoon. Officers responding to the 4:16 p.m. traffic collision at the intersection of Maku’u Drive
Police Seek Help Locating Missing Woman
The Hawai`i Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Danielle Alexa Jean of Hilo. According to authorities, Jean has not been seen since the middle of December
Aloha Estates Murder Under Investigation
The Hawai`i Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation after the discovery of a body in the Aloha Estates subdivision of Puna on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m., Puna
UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Runaway Located
Updated on Jan. 8. The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that runaway Naturally Torres was located in Puna in good health. She was previously reported as a runaway. Original story published