Man, 39, seriously injured in downtown Honolulu stabbing
EMS paramedics responded to the scene at Union Mall and South Hotel Street at about 5:15 p.m. Read more
Crime in Hawaii
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Trial delayed for 4 officers charged in Makaha crash case
A trial has been delayed for four Honolulu police officers accused of causing a car chase, crash and covering it up in September 2021. Read more
Babysitter’s trial to begin in infant’s drug overdose death
Abigail Lobisch would have turned 6 on July 16 had she not died at 7 months of age from an overdose of the antihistamine found in Benadryl. Read more
Teen critically hurt after being stabbed multiple times in Nimitz area
Police have opened a second-degree attempted murder investigation and had made no arrests as of early this morning. Read more
3 charged in Afghan immigration fraud scheme
A Honolulu man and two others face federal charges in connection with a six-year scheme starting in 2018 to provide more than 200 fraudulent visa application recommendations for citizens of Afghanistan to live in the U.S. — accepting $500 each, and emeralds in one instance. Read more
Hawaii DLNR investigating ‘cruel’ cat killings at Keehi harbor
DOBOR Administrator Meghan Statts called the killings “cruel and inhumane behavior.” Read more
Fatal Lahaina fire was not a crime, state AG says
No criminal charges will result from the state investigation into the wildfires that leveled Lahaina, killed 102 people and destroyed Maui’s visitor industry, according to state Attorney General Anne E. Lopez. Read more
Police seek IDs of suspects who allegedly robbed student in Kalihi
Police are seeking help identifying any of the three suspects. Read more
In-person voters complain daily about mail-in ballots
Detractors show up every day at Honolulu Hale and Kapolei Hale to vote in person and to loudly complain about Hawaii’s mail-in ballot process, which voters overwhelmingly prefer. Read more
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Driver arrested after Waipahu hit-run critically injures woman
The incident occurred around 7:39 a.m., when a 55-year-old male driver struck the woman as she was crossing Pahu Street from westbound Farrington Highway. Read more
Honolulu police return fire, seriously injuring stolen-car suspect
The man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, a firearms offense, felon in possession of a firearm, and unauthorized control of propelled vehicle. Read more
Fire at abandoned Waianae home was intentionally set, HFD says
Estimated damage to the property and its contents are at $235,000, according to HFD. Read more
Police seek leads on driver in Nanakuli hit-and-run
The woman was rushed to Queen’s Medical Center in critical condition. Read more
Hawaii island police identify man, 56, found shot dead
A forensic pathologist determined that the man’s death was caused by a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide. Read more
Case continued for man seeking to withdraw guilty plea in Hawaii Loa Ridge homicide
The 25-year-old Colombian man who is trying to withdraw his guilty plea in the 2022 murder of 73-year-old Gary Ruby, along with stealing his house, car and identity, testified Friday concerning the reasons his mother hired attorney Myles Breiner to represent him. Read more
Honolulu police seek suspect in alleged robbery on TheBus
Police said it happened at about 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 18. Read more
Man gets 4 years’ probation after judge says accuser lied
An Oahu Circuit Court judge Thursday sentenced a 32-year-old man — originally charged with attempted murder, robbery and gun charges for allegedly robbing and shooting at a Kaneohe gas station customer in 2023 — to four years’ probation on a charge of reckless endangering. Read more
Man pleads guilty to sex assault on flight to Honolulu
A 52-year-old caterer from New York City pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexually assaulting a man sitting next to him on a Hawaiian Airlines Flight to Honolulu in August 2023. Read more
Police looking for suspect in Kalihi shooting
HPD is looking for whoever fired at least three shots at the car as it drove near Mayor Wright Homes. Read more
Police arrest man who allegedly hit bicyclist in Waimanalo
Honolulu police arrested a 52-year-old man who allegedly tried to kill a 27-year-old e-bike rider by ramming him with a car at about 11:40 p.m. last night at Sherwood Forest Park in Waimanalo. Read more
Leader of heavily armed drug-dealing gang gets 30 years
The leader of a heavily armed Honolulu drug trafficking organization that marketed deadly fentanyl-laced mixes of opioids, heroin and methamphetamine will serve 30 years in federal prison. Read more
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