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HPD Asks Drivers to Avoid Kaukonahua Road and Otake Camp Area in Waialua for the Week of March 23, 2026
To support ongoing storm cleanup efforts, HPD is asking drivers to avoid unnecessary travel to the areas of Kaukonahua Road and Otake Camp in Waialua this week. Crews are actively […]
HPD Seeks Suspects in Ko Olina Robbery
On March 19, 2026, two unknown females made entry into a Ko Olina home. One of the females was armed with a handgun. The victim was struck on the head […]
Update – HPD Arrests Suspect in Kakaʻako Jewelry Store Robbery
The Honolulu Police Department has arrested a male suspect in connection with a jewelry store robbery that occurred on March 18, 2026 at 1181 Kapi‘olani Blvd. On March 19, 2026, […]
HPD Offers Robbery Prevention Tips to Keep Residents Safe
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Department is reminding residents that community safety is a shared responsibility and that they can take simple, everyday precautions to significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim. “Any act of violent crime […]
HPD Investigates Robbery of a Kalihi Business
On March 19, 2026, at approximately 6:55 a.m., officers responded to a robbery incident in the N. School St. area. A male suspect entered a business and approached the register. […]
HPD Investigating Reckless Endangering in Kāneʻohe
On March 18, 2026, at approximately 7:25 p.m., officers responded to a group of individuals who were involved in an argument and a report of possible gunfire in the area […]
HPD Opens Robbery Investigation in Kaka‘ako
The Honolulu Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred on March 18, 2026, at approximately 12:35 PM at 1181 Kapi‘olani Blvd. A male suspect entered the location and threatened […]
HPD Encourages Residents to Safely Dispose of Unwanted Firearms at Gun Buyback Event
HONOLULU — Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is partnering with the Hawaiʻi Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) and the Department of the Attorney General to host a firearm buyback event on […]
Update – Suspect Charged in Waikiki Murder and Makiki Attempted Murder
The 16-year-old juvenile suspect has been charged. Petitions have been submitted through Family Court for the following offenses:
HPD Honored 32 Newly Promoted Personnel
HONOLULU — On March 11, 2026, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) celebrated the promotions of 32 sworn and Police Professional (civilian) personnel in a ceremony held at the Mission Memorial Auditorium. The honorees included: • Three lieutenants: • 12 sergeants and detectives: • 12 corporals: • Five police professionals: “We […]
Update – Suspect in Waikīkī Murder and Makiki Attempted Murder in Custody
On March 16, 2026, shortly after 6:15 p.m., The Honolulu Police Department responded to a stabbing at an apartment on Pau Street where a 40-year-old male was found unresponsive and […]
HPD Investigates Murder in Waikīkī; Suspect in Custody
District 6 Patrol Officers are investigating a murder that occurred on March 16, 2026, at approximately 5:22 p.m. in Waikīkī. An adult male was found unresponsive and was later pronounced […]