CRIME & SAFETY
57-year-old woman in critical condition after being pinned between cars
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) – A pedestrian is hospitalized in critical condition following a collision with three vehicles on Kapukawai St. in the Royal Kunia area. On Wednesday, April 17, around 10:21 p.m., the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section were informed of a critical motor vehicle collision that involved a pedestrian and three vehicles.
Suspect arrested after hours-long standoff in Waianae
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- An hours-long standoff at an apartment complex in Waianae has come to an end. Honolulu Police announced that they arrested the suspect just before 8 a.m. Authorities have not said yet what prompted the massive police response, however, sources close to the investigation tell Island...
In tearful testimony, woman describes day she believed alleged crime boss killed her boyfriend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It was the most dramatic day so far of the federal Mike Miske organized crime trial. On Thursday, in tearful testimony, 29-year-old Ashley Wong described the day in 2016 she believed Miske had kidnapped and killed her boyfriend — Johnathan Fraser. Witnesses say Miske blamed Fraser...
Police officers making a welfare check discover 3 1/2-foot-long python at Oahu home
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police officers made a surprising discovery at a Waipahu home on Saturday morning when they were sent to the property for a welfare check. Authorities said they discovered a live python at the home. The subject of the welfare check, a man, was found dead. After...
Teen boy accused of kidnapping, threatening teen girl in Waianae
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- Police have arrested a teen boy after he allegedly kidnapped, attacked, and threatened a teen girl in Waianae on Monday. Honolulu Police officers responded to the reported kidnapping just before 7 p.m. The exact location of where the alleged incident occurred has not been released.
71-year-old moped rider seriously injured following collision with car
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said a 71-year-old moped driver is in serious condition following a collision with a car on Wednesday. It happened just before 3:30 p.m. near Kahai and Mokauea streets. Paramedics treated the man for multiple serious injuries and transported him to an emergency room.
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