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So far this year, there have been 55 DUI arrests compared with 73 during the same period last year, a decrease of 24.7%.

Kona District has the most arrests with nine. Hilo had three.

The Hawai‘i Police Department announces that effective today, Maj. Reed K. Mahuna is permanently appointed as deputy police chief. A 25-year veteran of the department, Mahuna was named acting ceputy chief on July 1, 2023.

Deputy Police Chief Reed Mahuna Sworn In

The Hawai‘i Police Department announces that effective Tuesday, Maj. Reed K. Mahuna is permanently appointed as deputy police chief. A 25-year veteran of the department, Mahuna was named acting ceputy chief on July 1, 2023.

Big Island roads saw a significant decrease in traffic fatalities in 2023 compared to 2022, from 34 official traffic deaths to 16, a 53% drop.

Four of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. None were younger than 21.

There also were 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 15 fatalities, in 2023 compared with 30 fatal crashes, resulting in 33 fatalities in 2022.

So far this year there have been 935 DUI arrests compared with 962 during the same period last year, reports Hawaii Island police.

So far this year, there have been 935 DUI arrests compared with 962 during the same period last year, a decrease of 2.8%.