Police seek ‘armed, dangerous’ suspect after Kalihi shooting
HPD warns the public not to approach Meafou and ask anyone with information about his whereabouts to call 911 or CrimeStoppers. Read more
Crime in Hawaii
The latest breaking news coverage of crime and public safety in Hawaii. Find stories about court cases, police arrests, ongoing investigations and more.
Hawaii island police arrest woman after domestic dispute turns deadly
The suspect allegedly told police that she and the man had been involved in a domestic dispute in which he had tried to kill her, and that she strangled him to death. Read more
Online sports betting under consideration in Hawaii
The odds of Hawaii joining the 38 other states that generate tax revenue from online sports betting are unknown as advocates on both sides of the issue make their final pitches to lawmakers. Read more
Driver in fatal crash sentenced for prior violation
The man charged with first-degree negligent homicide in the Feb. 15, 2023, hit-and-run death of a McKinley High School student was sentenced Monday to one year in jail for a traffic crime that occurred a month before the fatal crash. Read more
Ex-death row inmate convicted of 4 counts of sex trafficking
A 38-year-old pimp who dodged death row in Delaware was convicted in federal court Tuesday of sex trafficking three adult women and one minor girl. Read more
Supervised release denied for mom accused in adopted daughter’s death
Circuit Judge Rowena Somerville denied a motion Tuesday for the supervised release of Sina Pili, charged with manslaughter in the Dec. 22, 2023, child abuse death of her 11-year-old adopted daughter. Read more
9 HPD officers are named in civil suit alleging brutality
An amended federal civil complaint alleges nine Honolulu police officers beat a 25-year-old man after knowing he wasn’t the prime suspect in a Jan. 1, 2024, pursuit and gunfight with an attempted murder suspect. Read more
Man, 34, arrested for allegedly trying to run over pregnant girlfriend in Waianae
Justin Kalani Ahkuoi was wanted on a $150,000 warrant when he turned himself in at the Honolulu Police Department’s main station at 8:28 p.m. Monday. Read more
Suspect, 33, in Kipapa Gulch fatal crash pleads not guilty
A 33-year-old driver who crashed a vehicle near the Kipaa Gulch Bridge, killing his 15-year-old female passenger on April 12, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of negligent homicide and driving without a license. Read more
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FBI investigating allegation that HPD officer planted evidence
A sergeant with the Honolulu Police Department is the target of a federal investigation into allegations that there is recorded footage of him planting drug paraphernalia on the driver of a car during a November traffic stop. Read more
Man wanted for alleged attempted murder of pregnant girlfriend
Police have issued a $150,000 warrant for the arrest of 34-year-old Justin K. Ahkuoi. Read more
Suspect in fatal Kipapa Gulch crash pleads not guilty
Natrin Auelua Naki was arraigned by video teleconferencing before Judge Rowena Somerville, who confirmed his bail at $75,000. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers still working on torture bill
Recent high-profile cases of child torture and neglect that led to the deaths of two children on Oahu have sharpened the focus for police officers and prosecuting attorneys pushing Hawaii lawmakers to pass a bill that would codify torture and outline punishment. Read more
Police records will answer questions for victims’ families
Families of victims like Andrew Nakoa Jr. — who died of a stab wound 21 years ago blocks from his home — now will be able to get a copy of the closing report from Hawaii law enforcement under a new law designed to answer lingering questions that haunt them. Read more
Big Isle police recovered 636 grams of fentanyl in March
The monthly total of recovered fentanyl is higher than 2024’s total. Read more
HPD officer arrested again in violation of restraining order
A Honolulu police officer with a history of arrests for violating restraining orders brought by the mothers of his five children was arrested Thursday for allegedly violating a temporary restraining order. Read more
Hilo woman allegedly abused puppy, charged with animal cruelty
Leilani Vaughn is charged with second-degree cruelty to animals and obstructing government operations, both misdemeanors carrying a maximum sentence of a year in jail upon conviction. Read more
2 alleged fentanyl dealers facing federal charges in separate cases
A 35-year-old Washington man will plead guilty to charges that he tried to sell more than 4,000 fentanyl pills on Hawaii island in December 2022, according to federal court documents. Read more
Police arrest teen for allegedly stabbing his father in Waipahu
The 52-year-old father had wounds to his upper torso and was taken to a hospital in serious condition, police said. Read more
Hilo man charged with of sex assault, violating protective order
Hilo Circuit Judge Henry Nakamoto ordered Jonathan Lesieur last week to return to court June 24 for “further proceedings.” Read more
Sister’s testimony offers clues to what happened to Isabella Kalua’s body
The transcript of the testimony was attached to a motion filed in February to dismiss the murder charge filed by Lehua Kalua, Isabella’s adoptive mother. Read more
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