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During Eric Thompson’s murder trial, the only firearms shown as exhibits to jurors were his two .22- caliber rifles found at his home, which were not used in the Jan. 12, 2022, shooting death of his wife’s ex-lover. Read more
MPD officers checked the 41-year-old man’s house at 111 Kahului Beach Road, and found an unresponsive female. Read more
The Society shared that the puppy is now safe and in foster care after going to a veterinarian, thanks to help from a good Samaritan. Read more
Jurors in the Oahu Circuit Court trial will reconvene this morning to hear evidence for extended sentencing, which he is subject to because he also was found guilty of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Read more
Shane Taylor Bono was arrested by officers with the Hawaii Police Department on Dec. 28, 2022, on suspicion of seven counts of promoting a dangerous drug and other crimes. Read more
A Circuit Court jury found Thompson guilty of killing Waipahu acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara on Jan. 12, 2022. Read more
Officers with the Honolulu Police Department responded to reports of “multiple gunshots and people screaming” at around 3:30 a.m. Read more
A 39-year-old consumer safety inspector for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Kauai faces federal charges after he allegedly groomed two minor boys in Fargo, N.D., and Philadelphia into making child pornography. Read more
Checkpoints will be up on St. Patrick’s Day, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day and the Easter holiday weekend. Read more
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Honolulu watchstanders received a call at about 4:30 p.m. Friday about a 43-foot yacht traveling erratically and potentially endangering other mariners in the area, and violating the permanent security zone near Piers 6 to 11 in Honolulu Harbor. Read more
The Hawaii Police Department is investigating the possible drowning death of an 81-year-old Waimea man found floating motionless in the waters off of Hapuna Beach Friday. Read more
On Feb. 15, at about 6 p.m., KPD officers responded to a report of two male suspects trying to sell counterfeit gold jewelry to customers in the Walmart parking lot, “claiming they needed cash to repair their vehicle.” Read more
Jonathan Farr was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Shanlyn A.S. Park followed by 30 years of supervised release for “receipt of child pornography.” Read more
The judge ordered that Andrew Isaac Griffin be held without bail “because of the allegations involved,” and set an extradition hearing for Feb. 28. Read more
Tim Stanton, 76, is the longtime co-owner of the Manoa School of Music & the Arts, along with his wife, Carolyn, at the center. Read more
Eric Thompson is accused of murder in the Jan. 12, 2022, shooting of his wife’s ex-lover, acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara. Read more
Members of the Honolulu police officers union overwhelmingly voted to accept a COVID-19 hazard pay settlement with the city worth more than $30 million with initial payouts of $20,000 or more by June 30. Read more
The wounded ranged in age from 18 to 74 and three of them suffered critical injuries. Read more
EMS responded to the scene at 2752 Woodlawn Drive — the address for Manoa Marketplace — and treated a man for multiple injuries after he was “apparently assaulted with a sharp instrument.” Read more
The Honolulu Police Department and state Department of Land and Natural Resources officers teamed up to arrest a 48-year-old man for the alleged possession of a loaded AR-15-style rifle that turned out to be a ghost gun with no serial number. Read more
