Latest News Releases
HPD Shuts Down Illegal Gambling Operation on Awanei Street
On July 2, 2026, around 4:30 p.m., HPD executed a search warrant on an illegal gambling-type game room on Awanei Street in Waipahu, resulting in the seizure of multiple gaming […]
UPDATE: Suspect Charged in Kalihi Attempted Murder Case
On July 5, 2026, Honolulu Police conferred with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney on the attempted murder of a law enforcement officer incident that occurred on July 3, 2026. […]
HPD Arrests Suspect for Attempted Murder in the First Degree on a Law Enforcement Officer
On July 3, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m. in Kalihi, District 5 Crime Reduction Unit officers observed a 42-year-old man working on a vehicle that was partially blocking the roadway. As […]
UPDATE: Suspect in Two Makiki Bank Robberies Charged
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the 69-year-old suspect of two bank robberies in the Makiki area was charged. Michael Hooper was charged with two counts of Robbery in the Second […]
HPD Officer Saves Neighbors From Pearl City House Fire
The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) recognizes Sgt. Jonathan Frye for his swift and courageous actions while off duty during a house fire in Pearl City on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. […]
HPD Continues Impaired Driving Enforcement Through August 2026
The Honolulu Police Department continues its efforts to curb traffic injuries and fatalities by deploying impaired driver checkpoints from July 1 through August 31, 2026. Officers will set up checkpoints at unannounced times and locations […]
UPDATE: Suspect in Kailua Attempted Murder Case Charged
On Monday, June 29, 2026, upon review of the Kailua attempted murder case with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, it has been reclassified to Terroristic Threatening in the First […]
HPD Arrests Suspect in Two Makiki Bank Robberies
Honolulu police arrested a 69-year-old male in connection with two bank robberies in the Makiki area. At 2:53 p.m., the suspect entered a bank on South Beretania Street, demanded money […]
UPDATE: Zablan Beach Attempted Murder Investigation
On June 29, 2026, this case was conferred with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Charges against the suspect were declined due to self-defense issues. As a result, the suspect […]
HPD Encourages Public to Celebrate Safely on Fourth of July
HONOLULU — As Hawaiʻi prepares to celebrate Independence Day during the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is reminding residents and visitors to celebrate responsibly. With larger crowds, […]
HPD Investigates Attempted Murder in Kailua
District 4 patrol officers are investigating an attempted murder that occurred on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Kailua. At approximately 12:08 p.m., an unknown male driving a white Ford van […]
HPD Investigates Attempted Murder in Nānākuli
District 8 patrol officers arrested a 36-year-old woman following a stabbing incident at Zablan Beach in Nānākuli on Saturday, June 27. At about 1:24 p.m., officers responded to a report […]