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HPD Executes Two Sex Trafficking and Prostitution-Related Search Warrants in ʻAiea and Pearl City
The Honolulu Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice Division (NVD) executed two separate search warrants this past week, on Monday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 24. Both operations were led by the NVD […]
HPD Assists in Federal Drug Trafficking Investigation
The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) assisted in a federal investigation that led to the sentencing of Bill Van Nguyen, a/k/a “Sau” a California drug trafficker involved in distributing and transporting methamphetamine […]
HPD Arrests Suspect in Waiʻanae Attempted Murder Case
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a 20-year-old male and a family member was involved in an argument at a residence in Waiʻanae. During the argument, the […]
UPDATE: Suspect Charged in Hopaka Street Attempted Murder
Today, June 19, 2026, this case was conferred with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Suspect Musiq Tago (M/19) was charged with Attempted Murder in the First Degree, two counts […]
HPD Recovers Nine Illegal E-Dirt Bikes, Arrests Five Juveniles in West Oʻahu Enforcement Operation
The Honolulu Police Department’s District 8 support units continue enforcement operations in West Oʻahu to address illegal e-dirt bike activity. These efforts support HPD’s ongoing commitment to improving traffic safety […]
HPD Arrests Additional Suspect in Hopaka Street Attempted Murder Investigation
As the investigation continued, detectives from the Homicide and Strategic Enforcement Detail identified an additional suspect involved in the Hopaka Street attempted murder investigation. Through the investigation, detectives determined that […]
UPDATE: Keʻeaumoku St. Murder Suspect Charged
Today, June 17, 2026, this case was conferred with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. The suspect, Detor Sirom, was charged for Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Murder in […]
HPD Reminds Drivers Many Serious Crashes are Preventable
HONOLULU — Recent crashes and serious injuries on Oʻahu serve as sobering reminders that many traffic collisions share common factors and, in many cases, are preventable. As roadway activity increases […]
HPD Investigating Circumstances in Kalihi Unattended Death
On June 16, 2026, just before 7 a.m., District 5 patrol officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male outside a business located on North School Street. A 68-year-old […]
UPDATE: Suspect in Hopaka Street Attempted Murder Case Charged
On June 15, 2026, the Hopaka Street attempted murder case was conferred and the suspect, TJ Tatashy, was charged at 6:50 p.m. for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and […]
UPDATE: HPD Arrests Suspect in Ala Moana Area Murder Investigation
Detectives from the Honolulu Police Department’s Homicide and Strategic Enforcement Detail continued this investigation and identified the suspect involved in the June 14, 2026 murder investigation that occurred near Ke‘eaumoku […]
HPD Shuts Down Illegal Gambling Operation on Hoaha Street, Arrests One
On Friday, June 12, at approximately 3 p.m., the Honolulu Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice Division Gambling Detail, with assistance from the Forfeiture Detail, Specialized Services Division and Major Events Division, executed a search warrant on an illegal gambling game room on […]