On July 17, 2026, the suspect was positively identified as Batarti Gabbard. Gabbard was arrested and charged with Custodial Interference in the Second Degree. On July 12, 2026, Honolulu police […]
UPDATE: Suspect Charged in Waikīkī Stranger Danger Incident
HPD Officer Roxanne Montalbo Named Hawaiʻi’s First DOJ Hometown Hero
HONOLULU — Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Officer Roxanne Montalbo, whose community policing work has helped families, kūpuna and people experiencing homelessness find shelter and support, has been named Hawaiʻi’s first recipient of the U.S. […]
HPD Supports Act 259, Strengthening E-Bike Safety Across Hawaiʻi
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green signed Act 259, formerly House Bill 2021, into law July 15, 2026, establishing updated statewide safety standards for electric bicycles and other micro-mobility devices. The […]
Officer Kevin Ornido Named District 3 Officer of the Quarter
Congratulations to Officer Kevin Ornido on being named District 3’s Officer of the Quarter for Quarter 2 (April–June 2026). (District 3 serves the communities from Red Hill to Village Park […]
HPD Promotes 28 Sworn Personnel at July 15 Ceremony
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) will honor 28 newly promoted sworn personnel during a ceremony on Wednesday, July 15. The ceremony, to be held at Mission Memorial Auditorium, will recognize the promotions of […]
HPD Investigates Stranger Danger Report in Waikīkī
Honolulu Police are investigating a reported stranger danger incident that occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, July 12, 2026, at a Waikīkī hotel pool area. At about 2:00 p.m., an […]
UPDATE: Suspect Charged in Ala Moana Beach Park Attempted Murder
Today, July 10, 2026, HPD’s Criminal Investigation Division’s Third Watch detectives conferred this case with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. The 24-year-old suspect, Aaron Arzadon was charged in connection […]
HPD Shuts Down Three Gambling Operations in One Building in Moiliʻili
On July 8, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Honolulu Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice Division executed two search warrants at separate illegal game rooms operating within the same apartment complex on Hausten […]
UPDATE: HPD Arrests Suspect in Ala Moana Attempted Murder
On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 3:50 p.m., officers responded to an attempted murder at Ala Moana Beach Park. A 24-year-old male reported that following a physical altercation, the […]