- YOUNG DEPUTY SHERIFF DEATHDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2024 YOUNG DEPUTY SHERIFF DEATH Department of Law Enforcement Learns of Death of Young Deputy Sheriff HONOLULU – Earlier today the Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) was notified that Jordan J. Kagehiro, a Deputy… Read more: YOUNG DEPUTY SHERIFF DEATH
- BUYBACK SUCCESS: HUNDREDS OF GUNS TURNED IN FOR GROCERIESDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2024 HUNDREDS OF GUNS TURNED IN FOR GROCERIES Department of Law Enforcement Conducts Another Successful Gun Buyback Event HONOLULU – Some 514 firearms, numerous rounds of ammunition, and related items were turned in today… Read more: BUYBACK SUCCESS: HUNDREDS OF GUNS TURNED IN FOR GROCERIES
- COMMUNITY GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM OFFERS GIFT CARDS FOR GUNSDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2024 THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY GUN BUYBACKPROGRAM OFFERS GIFT CARDS FOR GUNS HONOLULU – In an ongoing effort to protect Hawaiʻi residents from gun violence and keep communities safe, the Department of… Read more: COMMUNITY GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM OFFERS GIFT CARDS FOR GUNS
- Man Arrested at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for Possessing Ammunition in Carry-on Bag DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2024 Man Arrested at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for Possessing Ammunition in Carry-on Bag HONOLULU – Deputy sheriffs with the Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) Airport Detail arrested Anthony Fuller on Wednesday, July… Read more: Man Arrested at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for Possessing Ammunition in Carry-on Bag
- COMMUNITY GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM OFFERS GIFT CARDS FOR GUNS August 24 2024DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2024 THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM OFFERS GIFT CARDS FOR GUNS HONOLULU – In an ongoing effort to protect Hawaiʻi residents from gun violence and keep communities safe, the Department… Read more: COMMUNITY GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM OFFERS GIFT CARDS FOR GUNS August 24 2024
- Honolulu Man Charged in Assault of Hawaiʻi State Library Employee DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2024 Honolulu Man Charged in Assault of Hawaiʻi State Library Employee HONOLULU – A 49-year-old Honolulu man has been charged in the assault of a Hawaiʻi State Library employee. Tavis Apo was arrested on… Read more: Honolulu Man Charged in Assault of Hawaiʻi State Library Employee
- How to Report Illegal FireworksDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2024 Department of Law Enforcement Announces a New App to Report Illegal Fireworks on Independence Day HONOLULU – The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) is advising the public on three ways, including a new… Read more: How to Report Illegal Fireworks
- Deputy Sheriff Arrested for HarassmentDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2024 Deputy Sheriff Arrested for Harassment HONOLULU – On June 27, 2024, at 10:45 a.m., Deputy Sheriff William Gary, age 46, was placed under arrest for alleged harassment by the Department of Law Enforcement’s Criminal… Read more: Deputy Sheriff Arrested for Harassment
- Deputy Sheriff Arrested for Reckless EndangeringDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2024 Deputy Sheriff Arrested for Reckless Endangering HONOLULU – On June 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Deputy Sheriff William K. Keahi, age 40, was placed under arrest for alleged reckless endangering, and harassment by the… Read more: Deputy Sheriff Arrested for Reckless Endangering
- Resumes Execution of Writs and Evictions DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2024 Department of Law Enforcement Resumes Execution of Writs and Evictions HONOLULU – The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) is announcing that it is resuming the execution of court-ordered writs and evictions. In late… Read more: Resumes Execution of Writs and Evictions
- Five Crew Members Injured After Explosion on Vessel at Honolulu Harbor DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2024 Five Crew Members Injured After Explosion on Vessel at Honolulu Harbor HONOLULU – The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) confirms that five (5) crew members were injured after an explosion aboard a long… Read more: Five Crew Members Injured After Explosion on Vessel at Honolulu Harbor
- Man charged in Waianae Barricade Situation – $1,000,000.00DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2024 Man charged in Wai‘anae Barricade Situation HONOLULU – The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) is announcing that Howard Abraham has been charged with multiple criminal offenses stemming from a barricade situation in Wai‘anae… Read more: Man charged in Waianae Barricade Situation – $1,000,000.00
- The Hawai‘i Office of Homeland Security Announces First-in-the-Nation Implementation Plan for Targeted Violence Prevention DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTKa ʻOihana Hoʻokō Kānāwai JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWEDIRECTORKA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2024 The Hawai‘i Office of Homeland Security Announces First-in-the-Nation Implementation Plan for Targeted Violence Prevention HONOLULU – The State of Hawai‘i Office of Homeland Security (OHS) is proud to announce the release of the… Read more: The Hawai‘i Office of Homeland Security Announces First-in-the-Nation Implementation Plan for Targeted Violence Prevention
- FIREWORKS TASK FORCE SEIZES LARGE AMOUNT OF FIREWORKSDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOKŌ KĀNĀWAI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWE DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2023 FIREWORKS TASK FORCE SEIZES LARGE AMOUNT OF FIREWORKS HONOLULU – The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) is announcing the seizure of a large amount of fireworks in Honolulu. Approximately… Read more: FIREWORKS TASK FORCE SEIZES LARGE AMOUNT OF FIREWORKS
- THREAT AT STATE CAPITOLDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOKŌ KĀNĀWAI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWE DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2023 Threat at State Capitol HONOLULU – The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) confirmed a bomb threat was emailed to certain members of the Senate relating to explosives being placed at the… Read more: THREAT AT STATE CAPITOL
- TASK FORCE MAKES THIRD LARGE SEIZURE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKSDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOKŌ KĀNĀWAI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWE DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2023 Task Force makes third large seizure of illegal fireworks HONOLULU – The Illegal Fireworks Task Force seized an additional 17.5 tons (about 35,000 pounds) of illegal fireworks today during a… Read more: TASK FORCE MAKES THIRD LARGE SEIZURE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS
- TASK FORCE MAKES ANOTHER LARGE SEIZURE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKSDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOKŌ KĀNĀWAI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWE DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 27, 2023 Task Force makes another large seizure of illegal fireworks HONOLULU –The Illegal Fireworks Task Force seized approximately 17 tons (34,000 pounds) of illegal fireworks today from a shipping container… Read more: TASK FORCE MAKES ANOTHER LARGE SEIZURE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS
- TASK FORCE SEIZES LARGE AMOUNT OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKSDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOKŌ KĀNĀWAI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWE DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2023 Task Force Seizes Large Amount of Illegal Fireworks HONOLULU – The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) is announcing the seizure of a large shipment of illegal fireworks in Honolulu.… Read more: TASK FORCE SEIZES LARGE AMOUNT OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS
- SUCCESSFUL GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM COLLECTS ALMOST 500 FIREARMSThe Department of Public Safety (PSD) and Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) partnered with the Office of the Governor, the Department of the Attorney General, the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Honolulu Police Department to host a community gun buyback event recently on O‘ahu. This was the state’s… Read more: SUCCESSFUL GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM COLLECTS ALMOST 500 FIREARMS
- OAHU GUN BUYBACK PROGRAMDEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOKŌ KĀNĀWAI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOPALEKANA LEHULEHU JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA JORDAN LOWE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE TOMMY JOHNSON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE Video from today’s event in Honolulu, pictures from the Waianae location event, and… Read more: OAHU GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM
- NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION K9 KAHU RECEIVES HIS BODY ARMOR DONATIONRELEASE – New NED K9 Vest received 5.19.23 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNOR TOMMY JOHNSONDIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023 STATE OF HAWAIʻI NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION K9 KAHU RECEIVES BODY ARMOR DONATION HONOLULU – The Department of Public Safety’s (PSD) Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED) K9 Kahu received his bullet- and stab-protective… Read more: NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION K9 KAHU RECEIVES HIS BODY ARMOR DONATION
- NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION K9 KAHU TO GET BODY ARMOR DONATIONRELEASE – New NED K9 Vest donation 2.24.23 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNOR TOMMY JOHNSONDIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 24, 2023 NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION K9 KAHU TO GET BODY ARMOR DONATION HONOLULU – The Department of Public Safety’s Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED) K9 Kahu will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to… Read more: NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION K9 KAHU TO GET BODY ARMOR DONATION
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