13 arrested for DUI on Hawai‘i Island; two drivers in crash

1. Motorist 1, arrested for driving under the influence and involved in a traffic accident

This motorist was one of the two drivers who were involved in a traffic accident and subsequently arrested for DUI during the Jan. 26–Feb. 1 reporting period. The Hawai‘i County Police Department reported that “Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident,” but provided no names, locations, or injury details in the public summary. For neighbors and family members, the lack of specifics is a reminder that police releases may withhold identifying or medical details while investigations continue.

2. Motorist 2, arrested for driving under the influence and involved in a traffic accident

This second crash-involved motorist rounds out the pair identified by HPD as being linked to collisions during that week’s DUI arrests. Local drivers should note that HPD’s public statements confirm the accidents but do not tie those collisions to broader fatal-crash statistics or provide outcome details. Community members who witnessed any crash or who have information are encouraged to contact law enforcement through the non-emergency line rather than sharing unverified details on social media.

3. Motorist 3, arrested for driving under the influence (part of the 13 total)

This motorist is one of the 13 people arrested for DUI on Hawai‘i Island during the Jan. 26–Feb. 1 period. As the department summarized, “During the week of January 26, through Feb. 1, 2026, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.” The arrest counts are meant to inform public-safety planning and community awareness rather than to be a full portrait of each case, since booking-level detail was not released in the initial summary.

4. Motorist 4, arrested for driving under the influence (part of the 13 total)

This motorist’s arrest contributes to a week that HPD published as part of its rolling DUI reports; the department’s tally feeds into the year-to-date totals used by Traffic Services for trend analysis. HPD’s public summary notes that “None of the drivers was under the age of 21,” an important demographic detail that both reassures parents about underage drinking in this incident set and highlights that impaired driving remains an adult public-safety concern. Residents should recognize that enforcement data is often a foundation for prevention work, outreach and targeted patrols.

5. Motorist 5, arrested for driving under the influence (part of the 13 total)

This motorist is counted among the 13 arrests that the county’s press outlets cross-posted from Hawai‘i County Police Department material. Officials also placed those weekly arrests in a broader context: “So far in 2026, there have been 64 DUI arrests compared with 79 during the same period last year, a decrease of 18.99 percent.” That roughly 19 percent drop in year-to-date DUI arrests is meaningful, but it is only one lens on road safety and does not replace attention to crash data and other outcomes.

6. Motorist 6, arrested for driving under the influence (part of the 13 total)

This motorist’s arrest is among the cases that inform local conversation about safer roads and nightlife choices across the island, from Hilo to the kohala and kaʻu districts. Community members discussing prevention should remember that the weekly arrest number is a snapshot; HPD’s Traffic Services Section also compiles major-crash and fatal-crash reviews that can tell a different story about roadway risk. Local businesses and event organizers often use these datasets when planning transit, rideshare, or sober-ride options.

8. Motorist 8, arrested for driving under the influence (part of the 13 total)

This motorist’s arrest contributes to the weekly enforcement picture that residents use to judge roadway safety and enforcement presence. HPD’s separate crash analysis also reported fatal-crash changes: “As of Feb. 1, there have been three fatal crashes, resulting in three fatalities compared with two fatal crashes, resulting in two fatalities for the same time last year. This is an increase of 50 percent for fatal crashes and an increase of 50 percent for fatalities.” Community leaders, transportation planners and families should treat such increases with seriousness while avoiding simplistic links between arrest counts and fatality causation unless investigators indicate otherwise.

9. Motorist 9, arrested for driving under the influence (part of the 13 total)

This motorist is one of the broader enforcement outcomes that HPD uses to inform seasonal or event-based messaging, HPD has, for instance, issued reminders tied to major gatherings. The department’s materials also made clear that “In 2026, the non-traffic fatality count (not on a public roadway) was zero, compared to zero non-traffic fatalities for the same time last year,” distinguishing roadway deaths from other deaths in local reporting. For community organizers planning large events, those distinctions matter when coordinating medical, fire and law-enforcement responses.

10. Motorist 10, arrested for driving under the influence (part of the 13 total)

This motorist’s arrest was part of a week that followed a prior-week report in HPD’s feed showing 14 DUI arrests during Jan. 19–25, with eight of those drivers involved in crashes, context that suggests week-to-week variation in both arrests and crash involvement. HPD’s public posts are useful for residents tracking patterns: fluctuations across weeks may reflect enforcement focus, reporting cycles, or real changes in behavior. If you drive for work or leisure, small adjustments, designated drivers, pre-arranged rides, or sober-curb options, reduce risk for everyone on the road.

11. Motorist 11, arrested for driving under the influence (part of the 13 total)

This motorist’s case is one of the 13 summarized without release of identifying facts; that limited detail is standard in many police communications to balance transparency with investigative and privacy considerations. Local news outlets repeated the HPD language verbatim, which helps prevent misreporting but also highlights the need for follow-up for specifics that matter to families, victims or insurance processes. If you are impacted by a crash or arrest, contact the department or your attorney for case-specific information rather than relying on the weekly summaries.

12. Motorist 12, arrested for driving under the influence (part of the 13 total)

This motorist adds to an enforcement tally that is already part of HPD’s broader public-safety feed, which simultaneously included other community alerts such as runaways and a fire-victim identification update. For example, HPD was concurrently seeking missing teens and updating the public on a past structure fire; these parallel items show how police communications bundle multiple public-safety matters on a single channel. Residents should scan HPD releases regularly because they often contain local advisories and safety reminders beyond the headline figures.

13. Motorist 13, arrested for driving under the influence (part of the 13 total), what residents should take away

This final motorist completes the confirmed week total of 13 arrests. For practical next steps, keep these HPD-published facts in mind: “During the week of January 26, through Feb. 1, 2026, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant,” and “None of the drivers was under the age of 21.” If you need to reach the department with information or concerns, HPD lists Non-emergency (808) 935-3311, Emergency 911, and its Hilo office at 349 Kapiʻolani Street. As a community, the most effective response blends sober planning, designated drivers, ride plans, and event transport, with calm civic participation: report tips to HPD, support victims without speculation, and help build safer roads through neighborhood-level initiatives and respectful dialogue.