032/21 - News Release Witnesses to Murder Wanted
May 25, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department would like to ask the public for their assistance in locating witnesses and identifying the suspect(s) in a Murder in the Second Degree case that happened in the Waianae area.   

On Monday, May 24, 2021, at approximately 1:30 a.m., HPD officers responded to the area of Paakea Road and Hakimo Road in Waianae on reports of multiple gunshots in the area.  When officers arrived, they discovered a male, later identified as Jonah Ongory, lifeless and lying on the roadway.  The victim had sustained a fatal gunshot wounds.

026/21 - News Release - Warrant Suspect Wanted
May 20, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Logotala Gafa who is wanted for a $300,000 Warrant of Arrest for Assault in the First Degree, Ownership or Possession Prohibited of Any Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Convicted of Certain Crimes, and Place to Keep Pistol or Revolver.

Gafa has two prior convictions and is known to frequent the Kalihi area.

030/21 - News Release - Warrant Suspect Wanted
May 19, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Fagaloa Faatelepu, also known as Frankie Tunoa, who is wanted for a $20,000 cash only bench warrant for Failure to Comply with the terms and conditions of HOPE Probation.  He has 8 prior convictions and is known to frequent the Honolulu area.

029/21 News Release- Attempted Murder Witnesses Wanted
May 17, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating witnesses to an Attempted Murder in the SecondDegree that happened in the Waianae area.

On Sunday, May 16, 2021, at approximately 12:20a.m., HPD Officers responded to a call of gun shots being fired in the area of 87-1029 Hakimo Road.Upon their arrival, they ascertained that a 53 year old male and a 30 year old male had been shot. Both males were transported to an area hospital for treatment of their gunshot wounds.

026/21 News Release - Warrant Suspect Wanted
May 07, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Logotala Gafa who is wanted for a $300,000 Warrant of Arrest for Assault in the First Degree, Ownership or Possession Prohibited of Any Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Convicted of Certain Crimes, and Place to Keep Pistol or Revolver.

Gafa has two prior convictions and is known to frequent the Kalihi area

 

025/21 - News Release - Warrant Suspect Wanted
May 03, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Maruo Sykap who is wanted for a No Bail Grand Jury Bench Warrant for Robbery in the First Degree. Sykap has no prior convictions and is known to frequent the Honolulu area.

022/21 - News Release - Donation Scam
April 26, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department would like to inform the public of a recent donation scam.

Multiple individuals received a phone call from someone claiming to be with the Honolulu Police Department. The caller then asks for a cash donation, which will go towards training new police officers.

The HPD does not solicit donations from the public. If you receive a phone call from someone soliciting donations on behalf of the HPD, please hang up.    

020/21 - News Release - Email Scams target Hawaiian Telcom customers
April 23, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department would like to inform the public about a Hawaiian Telcom scam that is occurring.

There have been reports of residents receiving an email from someone purporting to be a Hawaiian Telcom employee.  The employee is stating that the customer’s online account needs to be reset and asks for the customer’s username and password.  In cases where this information was given, the customer’s email contacts receives emails purporting themselves to be the customer requesting money.  

Do not give usernames and passwords to anyone.  Keep this information confidential. If you receive any type of correspondence from utility companies, feel free to contact the company to verify any requests.  

Local utility companies offer the following tips to avoid telephone and email scams:

• If someone calls from a utility demanding immediate payment over the phone, via money transfer, prepaid debit cards, or by Bitcoin, it is a scam.
• If the caller asks to meet the customer in person to pick up a payment, it is a scam.
• If you receive an email from your utility company urging you to click on an embedded link or attachment to resolve a utility issue or pay a bill, think before you click.  It is likely a scam.
• If a utility worker shows up at your house or place of business, ensure that person is wearing official attire with a logo, driving a properly labeled vehicle, and carrying company identification.  When in doubt, call the utility company’s customer service center.  

012b/21 - News Release - Murder Suspected Wanted
March 29, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who is wanted for Murder in the Second Degree.

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, at approximately 3:00 a.m., HPD officers responded to a call of a vehicle in the middle of the H-1 Freeway east bound between the Kapolei and Kunia off ramp. Upon their arrival, they discovered a male seated in the driver’s seat of a black Dodge Caravan with traumatic injuries. The male was transported to the hospital where pronouncement of his death was made. The victim had been involved in an altercation with a male who was driving a silver or gray colored four door vehicle. The male later fled the scene.

Suspect: Unknown male

016/21 - News Release - Witnesses to Murder Watned
March 23, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating witnesses in the murder of Keith Zalonka.

Keith Zalonka was positively identified as the victim in a murder investigation after his body was found in the Kahalu’u area. Investigators believe that the disappearance and murder of Zalonka took place between Thursday, March 11, 2021, to Monday, March 15, 2021. Zalonka may have been operating a white Toyota Corolla four door vehicle at the time.