Man, 84, found unfit to stand trial for murder of estranged wife
The man, 84, accused of killing his estranged wife, will remain confined at the State Hospital. Read more
Crime in Hawaii
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Tourist who stabbed girlfriend in 2022 sentenced to 20 years
Lopez appeared in Kona Circuit Court on Friday where he was sentenced to 20 years for attempted manslaughter, according to a statement from the Hawaii County prosecuting attorney office. Read more
Cold-case suspect Gideon Castro is released from Utah jail
The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said Monday it is continuing to investigate the case against Gideon Castro, but declined to provide any information that it said might jeopardize the case or its continuing investigation. Read more
Maui County cancels Amber Alert after missing baby, mom found safe
At about 11:15 a.m., Kaili and Ocean were located in good health on Hawaii island, according to an update from Maui Police Department in an email. Read more
Pahoa man, 23, charged as accomplice in Hilo police shooting
Silas Zion made his initial appearance in Hilo Circuit Court this afternoon on the accomplice to attempted murder charge along with charges of hindering prosecution and firearms offenses. Read more
Suspect in officer’s shooting dead, ending Hawaii island manhunt
Christopher Lucrisia’s death put an end to a three-day manhunt for the convicted felon after he allegedly shot a police officer in the head and forearm Friday during an attempted arrest in Hilo. Read more
Arrests made in robbery and assault of teen at Pearlridge Center
On March 8, HPD said the victim was robbed by a group of males at the mall after refusing demands from the group. Read more
Maui chief ‘deeply disappointed’ by calls to step aside
Pelletier said a photo purporting to show him walking behind Combs at the 2018 Super Bowl that was offered as an exhibit in the lawsuit is not him. Read more
Hilo man gets 30 years for sexual assault of teen
Kona Circuit Chief Judge Wendy DeWeese also ordered Duncan Mahi to serve a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison. Read more
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2 Mexican nationals indicted in Hawaii for illegal reentry
Two Mexican nationals illegally in Hawaii and the U.S. after repeated deportations were indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury, according to court documents. Read more
Suspected shooter of Big Island officer dead
Hawaii County officials said today that rewards of up to $11,000 are being offered for information that leads to the capture and arrest of 39-year-old Christopher Lucrisia. Read more
Hilo man sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping, assaulting teen
Duncan Mahi negotiated a plea deal and pleaded no contest Dec. 31 to first- and second-degree kidnapping and first-degree sexual assault. Read more
Fireworks prosecutions lead to no contest pleas, charges for alleged distributor
The prosecutions come after “sting operations to identify and arrest distributors of illegal fireworks,” according to the AG. Read more
Kahuku woman pleads not guilty in adopted daughter’s death
The 39-year-old Laie woman was arraigned Thursday on charges of manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a minor and persistent nonsupport with regard to Azaeliyah Pili-Ah You, whom she adopted two months prior to the child’s death on Dec. 22, 2023. Read more
Honolulu police warn of surge in online predators
The victims, between the ages of 11 and 17, met their abusers on social media, online gaming portals and dating applications during the past four months. Read more
Kahuku woman pleads not guilty in death of 11-year-old girl
The 39-year-old Kahuku woman was arrested, charged and indicted on March 7 for allegedly torturing and neglecting the child, Azaeliyah Pili-Ah You, who died on Dec. 22, 2023. Read more
Two men charged for pulling guns in Aiea fight
Their bail is set at $15,000 each. Read more
Samoan prison gang member’s wife receives 30 months in federal prison
Mahina Bactad, 29, entered into a plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice on Feb. 15, 2024, and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice. Read more
Kamaka Ukulele business manager avoids jail in tax case
The state objected to the deferred sentence, according to the state Department of the Attorney General, and Frederick Ku Kamaka, Jr., the former business manager of Kamaka Hawaii, Inc., the oldest ukulele manufacturer in Hawaii, pled guilty Mar. 5 before Judge Erika Ireland. Read more
MPD chief denies allegations he was enforcer for ‘Diddy’
Maui Police Chief John Lawrence Pelletier was named in an amended civil complaint filed Friday in federal court in Northern California by one of Combs’ alleged victims. Read more
Trial opens with details of unprovoked stabbing in restaurant restroom
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