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Police, first responders surround Honolulu supermarket amid barricade situation

Victoria Budiono — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:30:00 +0000

UPDATE

Police seek IDs of suspects in attempted jewelry store robbery

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:56:00 +0000

Honolulu police and CrimeStoppers are asking the public for help in identifying two suspects involved in the alleged robbery of a jewelry store in Kaneohe earlier this month.

Hawaii island man sentenced to 10 years for drugs, firearms

None — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A 36-year-old Hilo man who had more than 18 pounds of methamphetamine in his Keaukaha home has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Murder suspect found fit to stand trial

None — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:55:00 +0000

A 34-year-old Mountain View man accused of a shooting death and two nonfatal shootings four years ago has been found fit to stand trial.

Man arrested for allegedly running over girlfriend’s hand with car

Allison Schaefers — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:39:00 +0000

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault after he allegedly ran over his 29-year-old girlfriend’s hand with his vehicle following a physical confrontation.

Pahoa man accused of fatal beating of dog remains in jail

None — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A Hawaii island judge has denied a request to free a 41-year-old Pahoa man accused of a killing a dog with a hammer.

Oahu youth basketball coach pleads guilty to child sex crimes

Victoria Budiono — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A former youth basketball coach was convicted after pleading guilty to 12 offenses related to child sex crimes that could result in him spending the rest of his life in prison.

Judge finds man guilty in Mililani Walmart rampage

Leila Fujimori — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Despite Desmond Kekahuna’s numerous suicide attempts and hearing voices, an Oahu Circuit judge was not convinced he was suffering from a physical or mental disease, disorder or defect when in 2023 he used a car to plow into a 37-year-old woman pushing her 6-month-old girl in a stroller through the Mililani Walmart parking lot.

Hawaii island police seek 3 escapees from Hilo facility

None — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:22:00 +0000

Hawaii island police said they are looking for a trio of escapees from Hale Nani Correctional Facility in Hilo who stole the car of a facility employee.

Maui man is sentenced to 12 years for selling fatal fentanyl dose

Peter Boylan — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A 34-year-old Maui man was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in federal prison for selling fake oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that killed a recreational drug user, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Missing Hawaii woman found safe, but her family offers no details

Peter Boylan — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:06:00 +0000

A 30-year-old Hawaii woman who checked out of her life under suspicious circumstances sparking a viral search and leading her father to kill himself has been found alive and well, according to a statement from her family.

Man takes plea deal after rape sentence vacated

Leila Fujimori — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A 24-year-old man, convicted and sentenced to 30 years in 2022 for raping a 78-year-old visiting woman camping at a South Kohala beach park June 15, 2019, was set free Friday and plans to return to his home in the Midwest, his attorney says.

Farrington High to reopen after early-morning shooting on campus

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:35:00 +0000

UPDATE: Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Kauai man, 54, charged in throwing bomb, shooting

Peter Boylan — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A 54-year-old Kauai man is facing federal charges after he allegedly threw a bomb at a man in a car and then shot his eye out with a firearm.

Kona man is sentenced to 20 years for fatal crash

None — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A judge has sentenced a 21-year-old Kailua-Kona man to 20 years for a 2022 traffic crash that killed a 63-year-old woman.

2 Hawaii island fugitives and woman are arrested after long investigation

None — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A pair of former fugitives remain behind bars after being apprehended separately last week by the Hawaii Police Department.

Suspect in UnitedHealth CEO’s death had lived in Honolulu

None — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:06:00 +0000

ALTOONA, Pa. >> The man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen shooting outside a Manhattan hotel was arrested and arraigned on gun and forgery charges Monday, ending a massive five-day manhunt.

Murder victim alive when cement was poured, prosecutor suggests

Leila Fujimori — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Deputy Prosecutor Scott Bell’s questioning on the stand of the now 26-year-old Colombian man who wants to take back his guilty plea in the 2022 murder, identity and property theft of 73-year-old Gary Ruby revealed why his former lawyers recommended taking the plea deal.

Man allegedly moved meth in pie tins to Hawaii

Peter Boylan — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A Seattle man who allegedly moved methamphetamine from Mexico to Hawaii in pie tins and cookie containers is facing a federal drug charge, according to court records.

Man, 19, suffers gunshot wound to leg in Waianae

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:32:00 +0000

A 19-year-old man was shot in the leg late Friday night near Pokai Bay in Waianae, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services officials.

Honolulu firefighter pleads not guilty to sexual assault of girl

Leila Fujimori — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A 42-year-old Honolulu firefighter pleaded not guilty Thursday to eight counts of sexual assault of a minor.

Judge dismisses sex assault charges against Maui firefighter

None — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 02:40:00 +0000

A Maui judge has dismissed the case of a Maui Fire Department battalion chief accused of sexually assaulting a girl younger than 14.

Police brutality suit involving Honolulu officers delayed until 2026

Peter Boylan — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A father and son suing the city after they were allegedly assaulted by Honolulu police officers during a New Year’s Day-long pursuit of an attempted murder suspect are “extremely frustrated” by delays in their case, according to their attorney.

Hawaii island man accused of multiple firearm offenses

None — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A Hawaii island judge has denied a request by a 39-year-old Kurtistown man facing firearm and domestic violence charges to be released from custody without posting cash bail.

Honolulu police ‘justified’ in Jan. 1 fatal shooting, prosecutor says

Peter Boylan — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:06:00 +0000

An attempted murder suspect shot and killed by Honolulu police officers following a New Year’s Day-long pursuit and shootouts was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine and officers were justified to use deadly force, Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm announced Wednesday.

Hawaii island police seek public’s help to solve 2023 homicide

None — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:16:00 +0000

One year after a Hilo man was found shot to death on a farm, the Hawaii Police Department is still seeking answers.

Local crime boss’s cause of death still a mystery

Victoria Budiono — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii, announced Tuesday that no determination of foul play or suicide has been made in the death of Honolulu businessman and crime boss Michael J. Miske Jr.

Witnesses sought in hit-and-run of bicyclist at Volcanoes park

Nina Wu — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:06:00 +0000

National Park Service officers are looking for more witnesses in a hit-and-run Tuesday morning that severely injured a male bicyclist at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Babysitter found guilty in death of infant files motion for new trial

Leila Fujimori — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Dixie Villa, the babysitter found guilty of manslaughter in the Benadryl overdose death of 7-month-old infant Abigail Lobisch, is asking for a new trial, saying the child’s mother lied about sleeping with her baby and that an unknown witness has came forward.

Aiea woman pleads guilty to federal conspiracy charge

Peter Boylan — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A 50-year-old Aiea woman with an extensive criminal history who is a suspect in a September hit-and-run pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to steal a check and credit card number from a man in his 90s.

Police searching for fourth suspect in Kalihi robbery

Peter Boylan — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:35:00 +0000

Three men were arrested and a fourth remains on the run in connection with a robbery at 1400 Adelaide Street in Kalihi Saturday night.

Hawaii crime boss Miske found dead at detention center

Victoria Budiono — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Honolulu businessman Michael J. Miske Jr., 50, was found dead Sunday at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu, where he had been held since his arrest in 2020 and was awaiting sentencing in January.

Honolulu crime boss Michael Miske found dead at FDC

Victoria Budiono — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:12:00 +0000

Honolulu crime boss Michael J. Miske Jr., 50, was found dead today at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu, where he was being held while awaiting sentencing in January.

Hawaii shoppers are urged to guard against fraud, theft

Peter Boylan — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Black Friday signaled the start of the final holiday season shopping push, and law enforcement officials urge the public to be wary while conducting commerce.

Puna man gets 10-year sentence for electronic enticement of minor

None — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A 32-year-old Puna man has become the second defendant in a sting dubbed “Operation Keiki Shield” to be sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Police investigate arson at Punchbowl home

Peter Boylan — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Honolulu police opened a first-degree arson case Friday morning and are looking for whoever started a fire in the Punchbowl area at about 12:19 a.m.

1 suspect still wanted in Chinatown vandalism case

Victoria Budiono — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 23:46:00 +0000

One suspect is still at large for alleged criminal property damage of a Chinatown building.

Man, 70, allegedly moved meth from Oahu to Big Isle

Peter Boylan — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A 70-year-old Oahu man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to moving methamphetamine that he bought for $1,700 a pound from Oahu to Hawaii island and selling it for $3,000 a pound, according to court records.

Hawaii island man allegedly tries to bludgeon wife to death

None — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A 77-year-old Pahoa man accused of bludgeoning his 76-year-old wife with a shotgun butt Friday night remains in Hawaii Community Correctional Center, unable to post $1.65 million bail.

Honolulu police seek hammer-wielding suspect who robbed store

Peter Boylan — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:21:00 +0000

Honolulu police are looking for a man who robbed a convenience store on Kinau Street Tuesday morning with a hammer.