Hawaii Kai roads reopen after projectile devices defused
Two possibly live M49A2 mortar bombs were found and turned in by a member of the public. Read more
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HPD: Armed men rob social poker game in Nuuanu home
At 10:50 p.m. Tuesday night, four “unknown suspects who were armed with multiple firearms, unlawfully entered a residence, which was having a gathering,” according to HPD. Read more
HPD arrests man, 28, who fired gun during argument
Honolulu police arrested the man at around 4:30 p.m. for reckless endangering in the second degree Read more
Man, 36, in critical condition after running from police in Kalihi
According to the Honolulu Police Department, at 1:28 a.m., officers were “enforcing park rules when they observed the suspect in a closed park.” Read more
Mexican national to be removed after Hilo drunken driving arrest
A 35-year-old Mexican national who paid a smuggler $2,500 in 2011 to get back into the U.S. after being deported was sentenced for an immigration law violation Tuesday following a December arrest on Hawaii island for driving drunk without a license. Read more
Video surveillance at public parks under review
Overt video monitoring at city-owned parks prone to high crime is envisioned under a new Honolulu City Council resolution. Read more
Bail is denied in attempted murder case
Oahu Circuit Judge Paul Wong denied bail Tuesday for Maui anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, who is charged with the attempted murder of his wife, Arielle Konig, on an Oahu hiking trail March 24. Read more
Four men arrested after shot fired on Kinau Street
A 27-year-old man who fired a shot into the air was arrested on suspicion of reckless endangering in the second degree, place to keep pistol, place to keep ammunition, possessing ghost gun parts and an outstanding warrant. Read more
Maui doctor accused of trying to kill wife held without bail
Konig, an anesthesiologist on Maui, was indicted on the charge of second-degree murder for allegedly attempting to kill his wife, Arielle Konig, in multiple ways. Read more
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Woman arrested after hit-and-run crash in Waikiki injures driver
The collision occurred around 1:20 p.m. on Paki Avenue near Noela Street, when the woman — traveling west with a male passenger — crossed into the eastbound lane and struck an oncoming vehicle head-on. Read more
Police, state support legislation to monitor parts for ghost guns
Honolulu police and state law enforcement officials are hoping a proposed piece of federal legislation will help stop the proliferation of untraceable, homemade firearms in Hawaii. Read more
Hawaii DOT pushing speed cam expansion despite failed bill
State Transportation Director Ed Sniffen said speeding was a top contributing factor in motor vehicle fatalities over the past decade and that automated camera enforcement would deter speeders and reduce senseless deaths and injuries. Read more
Fireworks legislation awaits Gov. Green’s signature
Calls for greater enforcement efforts were taken much more seriously when the Legislature convened just two weeks after the deadly blast at a New Year’s Eve party in Aliamanu that killed six people, injured or maimed dozens of others and led to arrests. Read more
Police seek public’s help in locating sexual assault suspect
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s help in locating a 36-year-old man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 14-year-old victim. Read more
Suspect charged in Kakaako road rage; arrested for violating Calif. parole
Nathaniel Walters Radimak was charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault and one felony count of breaking into a car in connection with the Kakaako alleged road rage attack. Read more
Honolulu road-rage suspect on parole for similar crimes in Los Angeles
Honolulu police arrested Nathaniel Walters Radimak at 4:40 p.m. at the apartments at 2121 Ala Wai Blvd. Read more
Oahu road rage suspect on parole for similar Los Angeles attacks
Honolulu police said the man stopped, got out of his car and allegedly assaulted a young woman and her mother, then fled. Read more
ICE arrests 50 in raids across 3 Hawaiian islands
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations Hawaii worked with federal law enforcement partners to target “those with immigration violations.” Read more
Tesla driver sought in alleged Kakaako road rage assault
The male suspect is described as about 5 feet 11 inches tall and 185 pounds. Read more
ICE raids in Hawaii lead to arrests, teachers detained
Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations participated in the sweep Tuesday and Wednesday after making informal visits in March. Read more
Oahu Babysitter sentenced to 20 years in overdose death of infant
A circuit court judge Wednesday sentenced Dixie Denise Villa to 20 years in prison for the Feb. 23, 2019, Benadryl overdose death of a 7-month-old infant girl. Read more
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Hawaii Kai roads reopen after projectile devices defused
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