More police cameras sought for West Oahu
The Honolulu Police Department plans to install overt video surveillance cameras at fixed locations in West Oahu, an area that’s experienced increased, often violent crimes in recent months. Read more
Crime in Hawaii
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Man claims insanity in attack on mother pushing baby stroller
A court-waived trial was held Tuesday for Desmond Kekahuna, accused of intentionally driving his red Honda Fit into a 37-year-old woman, who was pushing her 6-month-old baby in a stroller through the parking lot of the Mililani Walmart. Read more
West Side crackdown is reducing crime
Crime is down on the West Side during the three months since a spate of deadly shootings prompted county, state and federal officials to inundate the Waianae coast with law enforcement. Read more
Police seek 4 possible suspects for school property damage
The four allegedly damaged the glass louvers at Lunalilo Elementary School some time between about 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 to about 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28. Read more
Woman charged in shooting incident was accomplice in officer’s killing
A 36-year-old woman, charged Monday for allegedly shooting at her ex-boyfriend Saturday night in the University area, was an accomplice to the man who killed Bronson Kaliloa, a Hawaii County police officer, on July 17, 2018. Read more
Aiea woman facing federal fraud charges is suspect in hit-and-run
A 50-year-old woman facing federal charges for allegedly stealing a check and credit card number from a man in his 90s is also the suspect in a September hit-and-run that left a 75-year-old retired firefighter with a fractured skull, back and rib. Read more
Honolulu Council urges state to stem street gang violence
A Honolulu City Council resolution requests the state Legislature to do more to curb violent, gun-related crime linked to criminal street gangs. Read more
Married couple from Aiea face federal drug charges
A married couple from Aiea with prior convictions faces federal drug charges after an investigation by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents and Honolulu police turned up guns, more than $20,000 in cash and more than 40 pounds of methamphetamine. Read more
Woman, 36, arrested for allegedly shooting ex-boyfriend
Police said that no injuries occurred during this incident. They located the woman and her car in Kapolei after an all-points-bulletin was issued. Read more
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2 suspects sought after alleged robbery in Kakaako
Police have opened a first-degree robbery case related to the incident. Read more
Honolulu police arrest 24 for street racing so far this year
Honolulu police have arrested 24 people for racing so far this year, along with 145 for reckless driving and 177 for excessive speeding. Read more
Feds charge 2 Aiea women with ID theft, fraud of man in his 90s
Hawaii residents over 60 years of age lost nearly $28 million last year to fraud schemes targeting older Americans’ money or cryptocurrency, according to the FBI. Read more
Motorcyclist, 35, critically hurt after being hit by vehicle in Lahaina
At 7:10 p.m. Friday, the man was driving a 2017 KTM motorcycle heading south within the inner lane of Honoapiilani Highway and hit the Suburban as it was making the left turn. Read more
Man, 29 arrested for allegedly starting Nanakuli brush fire
The suspect was arrested near Kaukama Road and Farrington Highway on suspicion of arson in the second degree and an outstanding warrant. Read more
Jury finds babysitter guilty of manslaughter in 2017 death of infant
The 46-year-old faces up to 20 years in prison for the death of the infant when she is sentenced Feb. 26. Read more
Pearl City man who allegedly stabbed father reportedly stopped medication
His father, Valentin Quario Bigornia, suffered blunt “injuries to the head and neck, multiple stab/penetrating wounds to the scalp, right forearm, and left elbow, including a penetration into the brain,” and was taken into surgery for his injuries. Read more
Driver who caused double fatal crash is sentenced
An Oahu Circuit Court judge Thursday sentenced a 29-year-old Kahuku man to two 20-year terms for manslaughter in a 2022 vehicle crash in Malaekahana in which he killed a visiting Virginia couple and injured their daughter. Read more
Pearl City man who allegedly stabbed father reportedly stopped medication
His father, Valentin Quario Bigornia, suffered blunt “injuries to the head and neck, multiple stab/penetrating wounds to the scalp, right forearm, and left elbow, including a penetration into the brain” and was taken into surgery for his injuries. Read more
Hawaii island police arrest couple after stabbings outside Kona bar
Police responded to a reported altercation at a bar in the 75-100 block of Sarona Road in Kailua-Kona at 11:29 p.m. on Saturday. Read more
Man, 29, gets life in prison for illegal game room killing
A 29-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday for the Aug. 12, 2020, fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man who was working the door of an illegal Ala Moana gambling den. Read more
Babysitter’s trial in infant’s death heads to jury
Jurors began deliberations in the manslaughter trial of babysitter Dixie Denise Villa after hearing closing arguments late Wednesday afternoon in the February 2019 “Benadryl” toxicity death of 7-month-old Abigail Lobisch. Read more
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More police cameras sought for West Oahu
Man claims insanity in attack on mother pushing baby stroller
West Side crackdown is reducing crime
Police seek 4 possible suspects for school property damage
Aiea woman facing federal fraud charges is suspect in hit-and-run
