Police investigate arson at Punchbowl home
The Honolulu Fire Department responded with five units at 12:21 a.m. Read more
Crime in Hawaii
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1 suspect still wanted in Chinatown vandalism case
Three of the four suspects involved in the incident have been identified and arrested through tips from the public and the efforts of HPD detectives and officers. Read more
Man, 70, allegedly moved meth from Oahu to Big Isle
Federal prosecutors agreed to allow Hall to remain at the Sand Island Treatment Center until he is sentenced March 27. Read more
Hawaii island man allegedly tries to bludgeon wife to death
Lowell Thomas Pofahl is charged with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault on a person 60 or older, use of a firearm in the commission of a separate felony, and domestic abuse. Read more
Honolulu police seek hammer-wielding suspect who robbed store
HPD crime statistics show 545 robberies on Oahu in 2024 as of Oct. 24, compared with 558 at that same time last year. Read more
Man, 34, arrested for allegedly assaulting officer in Mililani
The 34-year-old man who was arrested has 26 prior arrests and citations. Read more
Father found dead as search for Hawaii daughter continues
What the family “needs most in this difficult time” is for all communities to rally around them with support, compassion and prayers, the statement said. Read more
Man, 58, seriously injured in alleged attack in Kapiolani area
The altercation occurred around 10:25 p.m. and escalated into an attack, police said. Read more
Aiea shooting suspect turns himself in to Honolulu police
The victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound in the leg. Read more
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Hilo man free on probation in traffic crash fatality
As a term of probation, the judge revoked Inada’s driver’s license and ordered him to sell or give away his truck. Read more
Lawsuit seeks to overturn Hawaii’s ban on young adults owning guns
The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of Hawaii’s laws prohibiting the “acquisition, purchase, sale, ownership, and possession of firearms and ammunition by adult(s) under 21.” Read more
Police arrest suspect, 23, in alleged assault in Kakaako
Police said the incident happened at 4:20 a.m. today. Read more
HPD pushes for tougher ‘ghost gun’ laws amid spike
The 88 ghost guns recovered by the Honolulu Police Department this year come from crimes they were used in or were found during investigations. Read more
Police investigating after man, 48, shot in leg in Aiea
Police said the incident happened at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. Read more
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
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
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