The Honolulu Police Department continues its efforts to curb traffic injuries and fatalities by deploying impaired driver checkpoints from September 1 through October 31, 2026. Officers will set up checkpoints at unannounced times and locations […]
HPD Continues Impaired Driving Enforcement Through October 2026
Chief Lazar Selects Nakasato, Bode as Permanent HPD Deputy Chiefs
Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar today announced the selection of Interim Deputy Chief Brandon Nakasato and Maj. Parker Bode to serve as the Honolulu Police Department’s permanent deputy chiefs. Nakasato […]
UPDATE: HPD Arrests Suspect Jonalee Popa
08/29/2026 | UPDATE – 2:25 p.m. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) District 3 Crime Reduction Unit officers arrested Jonalee Popa at approximately 2 p.m. today in the Pearlridge area. HPD assisted […]
UPDATE: Suspect in Kapolei Robbery Charged
On August 27, District 8 Crime Reduction Unit officers arrested a suspect involved in a robbery in a Kapolei mall parking lot. Today, August 28th, the Honolulu Police Department conferred […]
HPD Warns Public About Ankle Monitoring Program Scam
The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is warning the public about recent scam calls involving individuals posing as HPD personnel. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers and requesting payments, often through […]
UPDATE: HPD Arrests Suspect Involved in Kapolei Robbery
Through investigation, the suspect, an 18-year-old male, was positively identified. On Aug. 27, 2026, around 12:59 p.m., District 8 Crime Reduction Unit officers located the suspect and placed him under […]
HPD Sgt. Chad Giesseman Marks 30 Years of Service and Mentorship On and Off the Court
HONOLULU — For the past 30 years, Sgt. Chad Giesseman has dedicated himself to serving others, building a career with the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) while mentoring generations of young […]
HPD Investigating Bomb Threat at Honolulu Community College
On Aug. 25 at approximately 3:12 p.m., Honolulu Police Department District 5 officers responded to a report of a possible bomb threat at Honolulu Community College. As a precaution, officers […]
HPD Opens Robbery Investigation in Kapolei
District 8 patrol officers initiated a robbery case that occurred Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at approximately 11:40 p.m. in a Kapolei mall parking lot. A 22-year-old man was approached by […]