About Louis Kealoha
Louis Kealoha was an American police officer and honolulu Police Department.
Louis Kealoha is a former Chief of the Honolulu Police Department. He joined the department in 1983 and was promoted to Chief on November 25, 2009. Following his appointment, he and his wife Katherine Kealoha threw a lavish party, spending $26,000 which had been stolen from Katherine's grandmother.
In December 2014 the FBI launched an investigation into Louis and Katherine following the arrest and prosecution of her uncle who was framed by the couple for stealing their mailbox. In December 2016, Kealoha was placed on leave after federal charges were filed. In January 2017, the Honolulu Police Commission authorized a payout to Kealoha of $250,000 without the authorization of the Honolulu City Council.
Louis Kealoha was convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of justice, along with his wife Katherine and three other police officers in June 2019. The former police chief began serving a seven-year prison sentence in Oregon which was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic until June 2021.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Louis Kealoha?
Honolulu police chief
What was Louis Kealoha's occupation?
Louis Kealoha was a police officer and honolulu Police Department.
What nationality was Louis Kealoha?
Louis Kealoha was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis Kealoha. https://biography.guide/louis-kealoha/
MLA: "Louis Kealoha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louis-kealoha/.
Chicago: "Louis Kealoha." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louis-kealoha/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:26 UTC