Suspect in Don Quijote standoff charged with property damage
Bail for Karon Hayes was set at $11,000 on Friday. Read more
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Ewa Beach man indicted on meth, fentanyl, ghost gun charges
Blane Apostadiro faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, including a combined mandatory minimum of 20 years for drug and firearm charges, and fines of up to $10 million. Read more
Man, 28, dies after drive-by shooting in Maili
Police responded to the 87-100 block of Maliona Street at 9:14 p.m. Thursday, and found the man had sustained a gunshot wound and was unconscious. Read more
Traffic stop nets drug, theft charges for Puna man
Curtis K. Brown III was arrested and charged with the theft of a Chrysler minivan, reported stolen on Nov. 29 from the Black Sands Subdivision in Pahoa. Read more
Man, 60s, dies in Makaha hit-and-run
The incident occurred at approximately 10:49 p.m., along Makaha Valley Road. Read more
Police, first responders surround Honolulu supermarket amid barricade situation
A video circulating on social media showed witnesses alleging that the individual was throwing liquor bottles and had started a fire inside the store. Read more
Police capture 1 of 3 escapees from Hawaii island facility
The trio, and the car they allegedly escaped in were noticed missing at about 4:30 p.m. Friday. Read more
Man surrenders following 5-hour standoff at Don Quijote
The store was evacuated and closed soon after an altercation involving the man erupted in the liquor department after 5 p.m. Read more
Police seek IDs of suspects in attempted jewelry store robbery
Police have released surveillance images of the man and woman who are wanted on suspicion of first-degree robbery. Read more
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Hawaii island man sentenced to 10 years for drugs, firearms
Hilo Circuit Judge Henry Nakamoto sentenced Seth Allen Spidell to concurrent terms for five felony charges. Read more
Murder suspect found fit to stand trial
Jarvis Boots is facing 18 criminal charges, including second-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder and numerous other charges. Read more
Man arrested for allegedly running over girlfriend’s hand with car
Police reported that the man was taken into custody pending investigation around 8:57 p.m. Friday. Read more
Oahu youth basketball coach pleads guilty to child sex crimes
Dwayne Yuen, a 51-year-old Honolulu resident and former Punahou School basketball coach, admitted to all 12 counts of child exploitation and harassment offenses. Read more
Pahoa man accused of fatal beating of dog remains in jail
All the charges, except misdemeanor domestic abuse, are Class C felonies that carry a potential five-year prison term upon conviction. Read more
Judge finds man guilty in Mililani Walmart rampage
Desmond Kekahuna will be sentenced April 10. Second-degree attempted murder is punishable by life imprisonment with the possibility of parole. Read more
Hawaii island police seek 3 escapees from Hilo facility
All three were last seen Friday at 4:27 p.m. Read more
Maui man is sentenced to 12 years for selling fatal fentanyl dose
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. Read more
Missing Hawaii woman found safe, but her family offers no details
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. Read more
Man takes plea deal after rape sentence vacated
Zeth Robert Browder prevailedon an appeal before the state Supreme Court, which vacated the conviction and ordered a new trial. Instead of going to trial, Browder plead guilty Friday to the lesser crime of third-degree sexual assault. Read more
Farrington High to reopen after early-morning shooting on campus
In a letter to parents, Farrington principal Alfredo Carganilla said it appears that the 4 a.m. shooting of a “campus security contractor” was accidental and there is no threat to students. Read more
2 Hawaii island fugitives and woman are arrested after long investigation
The charges against both male suspects stem from multiple, islandwide incidents reported over the past several months. Read more
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Suspect in Don Quijote standoff charged with property damage
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Traffic stop nets drug, theft charges for Puna man
Man, 60s, dies in Makaha hit-and-run
