Man in his 40s arrested after allegedly punching officer in face in Makiki
A Honolulu police officer suffered multiple facial fractures after a man allegedly punched him in the face in Makiki Monday.
Police responded to a call of a male reported to be on drugs at an apartment building at 1326 Keeaumoku St. shortly after 4 a.m.
After talking with the male, the man punched an officer in the face, a Honolulu Police Department spokeswoman said. A second officer was also injured after falling against a table.
Both officers required medical treatment.
Police arrested the suspect, described to be in his early 40s, on suspicion of first-degree assault against a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest.
He remains in custody as of this morning.