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Update – Makiki Murder Suspect Charged
On April 1, 2026, the suspect has been charged with Murder in the Second Degree in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 46-year-old man in Makiki on March 27, […]
Look Up, Slow Down: HPD Urges Drivers to Stay Focused During Distracted Driving Awareness Month
As part of HPD’s Safer Roads, Together efforts across Oʻahu HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Department is urging drivers and pedestrians to stay alert on Oʻahu’s roadways during Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April. The effort is […]
HPD Investigating Robbery at Sunset Beach
On March 31, 2026, at Sunset Beach Park, District 2 patrol officers responded to a reported robbery. The investigation determined that a 48-year-old male victim was at the park when […]
HPD Investigating Robbery in ‘Aiea
On March 30, 2026 at approximately 11:14 p.m., District 3 patrol officers responded to a robbery in the ‘Aiea Bowl parking lot. A 23-year-old male victim was approached by a […]
HPD Arrests Suspect in Makiki Murder
During the course of the investigation, Homicide and Strategic Enforcement Detail detectives learned that the 46-year-old male victim was involved in an argument with his 23-year-old girlfriend. The argument escalated, […]
Update – HPD Reopens Streets and Hawaiʻi State Capitol After Earlier Evacuation; No Threat to the Public
The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and the Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) have reopened all roadways, as well the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, following an earlier evacuation. There is no threat […]
HPD Evacuates the Hawaiʻi State Capitol; Asks Public to Avoid Surrounding Streets
On March 28, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m., Honolulu Police assisted state sheriffs with the evacuation of the Hawaiʻi State Capitol due to a possible bomb threat. Punchbowl, Richards, Miller […]
HPD Shuts Down Illegal Gambling Operation on N. King Street
On March 25, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., HPD executed a search warrant at an illegal gambling establishment on N. King Street, resulting in the arrest of one individual, along […]
HPD Investigates Makiki Murder; Seeks Suspect
District One officers are investigating a murder in the Makiki area which occurred on March 27, 2026. An adult male was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
Juvenile Arrested for Place to Keep Pistol
On March 24, 2026, at approximately 10:20 a.m., officers responded to a school in the Kapolei area regarding a report of a firearm on campus. A 16-year-old male was found […]
HPD Investigates Reports of Gunfire in Waimānalo
On March 24, 2026, at approximately 9:33 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of Mokulama Street and Makakalo Street in Waimānalo. A witness reported seeing a […]
HPD to Recognize Excellence at March 25th Chief’s Award Ceremony
HONOLULU — On March 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) will recognize personnel for their exceptional performance, sacrifice, meritorious acts, and/or heroic actions made in the Fall of 2025. The ceremony will be held at Mission Memorial Auditorium and will honor those in the following […]