Police Charge Hilo Man with Theft and Other Offenses
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 37-year-old Tristan De Witt Kiyan of Hilo for theft and other offenses following...
Crime
Police Seeking Armed and Dangerous Man Wanted on Warrant
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 46-year-old Joshua Amaral of South Kona, who is wanted...
Mental exam ordered for man who stole mail carrier’s keys
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/26/hawaii-news/mental-exam-ordered-for-man-who-stole-mail-carriers-keys/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Kurtistown man accused of strangling wife to death
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/26/hawaii-news/kurtistown-man-accused-of-strangling-wife-to-death/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Feds Trying To Bilk Miske Granddaughter Out Of Inheritance, Lawyer Says Federal prosecutors say Miske killed himself in prison to prevent the government from seizing his $20 million estate. The trust’s lawyer is pushing back on that.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/mike-miske-civil-forfeiture-estate-court-20-million/
Two Brothers Charged with Firearm Offenses After Federal Agents Seize Cache of 40+ Firearms, Including Uzi Submachine Gun, Fully-Automatic Pistol, Short-Barreled Rifles, and Silenced AR-15 Style Pistol From Kalihi Residence
Two Brothers Charged with Firearm Offenses After Federal Agents Seize Cache of 40+ Firearms, Including Uzi Submachine Gun, Fully-Automatic Pistol,...
Police Arrest and Charge Hōlualoa Man on Terroristic Threatening and Firearm Offenses
Hawai‘i Island Police have arrested and charged 23-year-old Isaiah Duarte of Hōlualoa with terroristic threatening and a firearm offense following...
HPD officer pleads no contest to perjury
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/19/hawaii-news/hpd-officer-pleads-no-contest-to-perjury/
Hilo man charged with beating, robbing older man during declared emergency
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/17/hawaii-news/hilo-man-charged-with-beating-robbing-older-man-during-declared-emergency/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Honolulu Man Convicted of Child Exploitation Offenses, Including Production of Child Pornography and Sex Trafficking of Children
Honolulu Man Convicted of Child Exploitation Offenses, Including Production of Child Pornography and Sex Trafficking of Children U.S. Attorney's Office,...
Police Warn Public About DMV Text Scam
The Hawai‘i Police Department is warning the public of a text scam after receiving reports of unknown individuals posing as representatives from...
Former Corrections Officer and Mililani Resident Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
Former Corrections Officer and Mililani Resident Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Pornography HONOLULU –...
Second Man Charged with Murder Relating to Methamphetamine Trafficking
Second Man Charged with Murder Relating to Methamphetamine Trafficking HONOLULU – A second man, Taliau Tauvela-Afalava, 31 of Aiea, Hawaii,...
Mike Miske Killed Himself To Protect $20 Million Estate, Prosecutors Say The convicted crime boss died of a fentanyl overdose in federal prison in December 2024, before he had been sentenced.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/mike-miske-killed-himself-protect-20-million-estate-prosecutors-say/
Pāhoa Man Charged with Firearm Offenses
Pāhoa Man Charged with Firearm Offenses Hawai’i Island police detectives have arrested and charged 42-year-old Kawika Benny Kahee, of...
Hawaii Couple Convicted at Trial in Tax Refund Fraud Conspiracy
Hawaii Couple Convicted at Trial in Tax Refund Fraud Conspiracy Husband and Wife Participated in Nationwide Tax Fraud Scheme A...
Police Provide Update on Firearms Incident Near Kailua-Kona School
Hawai‘i Island police are providing an update regarding a firearms incident that occurred on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, outside a residence...
(Update) Two Previously Wanted Individuals Arrested
Media Release (Update #2) Hawaiʻi Island police have located and arrested two individuals previously sought in connection with an ongoing...
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FIRST IN STATE TO SECURE CONVICTION UNDER NEW HABITUAL UNLICENSED DRIVER LAW
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FIRST IN STATE TO SECURE CONVICTION UNDER NEW HABITUAL UNLICENSED DRIVER LAW HONOLULU – The...
Three Arrested Following Firearms Incident Near Kailua-Kona School
Hawai‘i Island police arrested three adult males this afternoon following a report of gunshots heard near a residence in the...
