HPD investigates 2 crimes targeting senior citizens in Mililani
HPD did not say where or when the crimes happened, but they ask anyone with information on the incidents to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300. Read more
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Council passes Honolulu Police Department media access bill
The City Council has pulled the trigger on a bill requiring the Honolulu Police Department to release timely and accurate information to selected news outlets during major public safety incidents. Read more
Girls club volleyball coach, 37, accused of having sex with player
Elias David, a 2006 graduate of Kalaheo High School who played volleyball at the University of Hawaii, was charged with one count of production of child pornography on Monday. Read more
Bond revoked for Hilo attorney awaiting sentencing for fraud
U.S. District Chief Magistrate Judge Kenneth Mansfield on Thursday found probable cause that Paul Sulla engaged in the unauthorized practice of law while free on bond. Read more
Waimea man claiming to be God accused of assault, robbery
The judge reduced Andrew Blake Green’s bail to $25,000 and ordered him to appear Monday for a preliminary hearing. Read more
Former Tripler gynecologist jailed amid misconduct investigation
Maj. Blaine McGraw, who was described in a recent lawsuit as a “predator in uniform” and is the subject of an Army criminal investigation, was a resident in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Service department at Tripler Army Medical Center on Oahu between June 2019 and June 2023. Read more
Ex-Tripler officer sentenced to prison in child sex sting
The ex-chief microbiologist at Tripler Army Medical Center was sentenced to nine months in federal prison after sending sexually explicit messages to a person he believed to be a 14-year-old girl he was trying to coax into a sexual relationship. Read more
HPD says fraud losses total $7 million in 2025
Law enforcement officials, kupuna advocates and state lawmakers urged caution and vigilance Wednesday after Honolulu police reported Oahu residents lost more than $7 million in 222 fraud cases this year. Read more
Extended-family squabble leads to stabbing on Hawaii island
Juan De La Rosa is charged with attempted first-degree assault and two counts of second-degree assault in the Nov. 22 stabbing of Mark Thomas. Read more
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State sues TikTok parent ByteDance for allegedly exploiting app’s users
The state of Hawaii is suing ByteDance Inc., the parent company of TikTok, alleging the largest social media company in the world exploits 1 billion users worldwide — more than 150 million in the U.S. alone, including a large number of children, by false marketing and promotion for economic gain. Read more
Family of teen killed by Honolulu police gets $1M settlement
The family of a 16-year-old boy shot and killed by police on April 5, 2021, after a crime spree and high-speed chase settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the city for $1 million. Read more
HPD staffing task force recommends increased incentives
A Honolulu City Council task force empaneled to help the Honolulu Police Department recruit and retain officers is recommending housing stipends, retention bonuses and other incentives. Read more
Man indicted for assault of Honolulu police officer
An Oahu grand jury indicted a 60-year-old man today for the Nov. 27 assault of a Honolulu police officer. Read more
Man, 43, gets three years probation in fish smuggling case
A man who plead guilty to setting up an illegal aquarium fish smuggling operation marketing non-native, endangered species and protected Hawaii reef fish was sentenced to three years probation today, according to the U.S.Department of Justice. Read more
Man, 37, seriously hurt in alleged Makiki road rage stabbing
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene at 1322 Kinau St. at 10:07 p.m. to treat a man apparently stabbed in the upper body. Read more
HPD seeks 2 masked gunmen after St. Louis Heights home invasion
District 7 patrol officers responded at about 2:25 a.m. to a home on Alencastre Street after reports that two men were attacked inside the residence, according to HPD. Read more
Man, 43, seeks probation in fish smuggling case
A 43-year-old Oahu man is asking for probation after pleading guilty to allegations he created an illegal aquarium fish smuggling operation marketing non-native, endangered species and protected Hawaii reef fish. Read more
Kauai police seek 6 persons of interest involved in alleged assault
The Kauai Police Department has released video footage and images of the suspects. Read more
HPD: Two males on moped rip gold chain from man in Waipahu
District 3 patrol officers responded about 1:20 p.m. after the victim reported that the suspects pulled up next to his open vehicle window. Read more
Waipahu man accused of using Roblox to exploit underage girls
A 27-year-old federal credit union employee from Waipahu allegedly exploited underage girls into making child pornography using the gaming platform Roblox and chat application Discord. Read more
Convenience store’s video captures fatal Puna shooting
The store owner told police he went outside and saw a man holding a black pistol standing close to the victim. Read more
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HPD investigates 2 crimes targeting senior citizens in Mililani
Waimea man claiming to be God accused of assault, robbery
Bond revoked for Hilo attorney awaiting sentencing for fraud
Former Tripler gynecologist jailed amid misconduct investigation
Council passes Honolulu Police Department media access bill
