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HPD Opens Attempted Murder Investigation
KALIHI – On October 23, around 10:29 p.m., District 5 officers responded to a report of shots fired near Houghtailing Street and North School Street. The victims, a 35-year-old-male and […]
HPD to Graduate 217th Recruit Class and Welcome Largest Class in Recent Years
HONOLULU – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) will celebrate the graduation of its 217th recruit class and welcome its largest new class in recent years. The 217th class will graduate […]
Suspect in Kapahulu Barricade Situation in Custody
KAPAHULU – On October 22, shortly before 1 a.m., the suspect in an hours-long barricade situation on Herbert Street exited his residence and was taken into federal custody without incident. […]
Barricade Situation Continues in Kapahulu Area
KAPAHULU – The Honolulu Police Department continues to investigate a barricade situation on Herbert Street in the Kapahulu area. An assembly area is currently open at Paki Hale in Waikīkī […]
Barricade Situation in the Kapahulu Area
KAPAHULU – The Honolulu Police Department has opened an investigation of a barricade situation on Herbert Street in the Kapahulu area. A law enforcement officer has been shot. Please avoid […]
HPD Opens Robbery in the First Degree Investigation in ‘Aiea
ʻAIEA – On October 18, 2025, at around 11:50 PM, a 20-year-old male and 17-year-old female were in the parking lot of a residence on Pali Momi Street when they were confronted […]
HPD Arrests Attempted Murder in the Second Degree Suspect in Pearl City
PEARL CITY – On October 17, 2025, at about 2:46 p.m., District 3 patrol officers responded to a report of a 48-year-old female who had been stabbed at Manana Skatepark. The victim […]
HPD Urges Public Vigilance Against Caller ID Spoofing
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is reminding the public to stay alert to phone scams involving caller ID spoofing, where scammers disguise their phone numbers to appear as […]
HPD to Explore Use of Artificial Intelligence
HONOLULU – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) announced today it is beginning to explore the implementation of high-tech tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to increase efficiency in internal processes, such […]
HPD Police Chief Addresses Rise in Officer Assaults
HONOLULU – From January through October 2025, HPD is reporting a 20% increase in assaults on officers compared with the same period in 2024. “The safety of our officers is […]
HPD Operation Keeps Illegal Game Rooms Closed
HONOLULU— An operation conceived and executed by the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) has been shutting down game rooms and keeping them closed since 2023. Cpl. Alika Watson of District 5’s […]
HPD Makes Arrest for Assault and Attempted Murder
HONOLULU— On Oct. 4, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., District 1 Patrol officers responded to Beretania Community Park regarding a stabbing incident. Preliminary investigation revealed that two 13-year-old juveniles were involved […]