CRIME & SAFETY
HPD: Suspect intentionally drove her car toward woman, forcing her to jump out of the way
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 63-year-old woman is in police custody tied to an attempted murder investigation out of Kaneohe. According to the police, the incident happened around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday. No specific location was provided. The woman is accused of intentionally driving her vehicle toward a 32-year-old woman, almost hitting...
Man who received $12.5M settlement from HPD arrested for gun crimes
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 38-year-old man getting paid $12.5 million to settle a lawsuit with HPD has been arrested for gun crimes, according to Honolulu police. Officers booked Jonaven Perkins-Sinapati Saturday afternoon for allegedly firing a gun out of a moving vehicle in Kaneohe. Officials say no one was hurt.
HPD officer who arrested former state lawmaker for DUI now accused of drunk driving
HONOLULU (Island News) -- HPD officer Mariah Ah Tou is scheduled for trial next week after being arrested late last year for driving under the influence. Ah Tou was seen arresting former State Representative Matt LoPresti in the summer of 2022.
Oahu grand jury indicts suspect in deadly Kalihi shooting
HONOLULU (Island News) -- An Oahu grand jury has indicted the man accused in a deadly shooting in Kalhi in late April. Ethan Taumua, 20, is accused of shooting and killing 23-year-old Richie Kony on Linapuni Street, near Kuhio Park Terrace in Kalihi.
DUI-charged HPD linked to big case tossed for no probable cause
HONOLULU (KHON2)– An HPD officer who was involved in a high profile drunk driving arrest is now accused of the same thing, in a case still going through the court system. Always Investigating wanted to know how the police department is responding when one of their own stands accused of the kinds of crimes they’re […]
On heels of a recent arrest, CrimeStoppers Honolulu seeks tips in 3 new cases
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - CrimeStoppers Honolulu is being credited with aiding in the arrest of a recent wanted suspect. HPD Sgt. Chris Kim joined Dillon Ancheta and Ashley Nagaoka on This Is Now’ Wednesday to provide his weekly update on recent crimes. Sgt. Kim said tips solicited from the community...
Attempted murder incident unfolds in Kaneohe
KANEOHE, Hawaii (Island News) -- New details have emerged regarding an attempted murder in Kaneohe Wednesday. According to sources, a 32-year-old woman was walking near Hawaiian Memorial Park around 8:30 a.m. when she encountered someone in an SUV who began swearing at her.
HPD: Woman, child critically injured after car plows into wooden pole
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A woman and juvenile were critically injured Wednesday morning when a vehicle turning left lost control and hit a wooden pole, Honolulu police said. The crash happened about 7:46 a.m. on Paakea Road in Maili. Police said a 35-year-old driver was headed westbound when she lost control.
18-year-old student arrested following school lockdown in South Kona
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An 18-year-old high school student was taken into custody following a school lockdown in South Kona on Tuesday. Officers responded to Konawaena High at about 11 a.m. on reports of a fight. They were told the male student was seen yelling and cursing at school staff. Despite...
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