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Human remains found under Manoa home in 2010 identified
HONOLULU (KHON2) — In 2010, a quiet neighborhood was shaken when human remains were discovered buried under a home in Manoa. On September 28, 2010, construction crews unearthed the remains while renovating a home on Oahu Avenue, according to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD). Further investigation revealed the victim had a son who lived in […]
Man found dead with multiple stab wounds near airport, murder investigation opened
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Department of Law Enforcement has opened a murder investigation after a man was found dead with multiple stab wounds under the overpass near Rogers Boulevard. Honolulu Police Department said a deputy sheriff found the man just before 7 a.m. before securing the scene. After a preliminary investigation, DLE identified the […]
‘An unacceptable lapse’: Investigation underway after secured door opened for arrestee to escape from police station
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A man arrested by police escaped from Kapolei Police Station on Sunday. Residents are concerned about the possibility of it occurring once more. “It’s clearly an unacceptable lapse,” Honolulu City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam said. David Montoya, 31, was back in custody within hours of his escape from the Kapolei Police Station […]
GRAPHIC: Violent arrest of auto theft suspect in Kaneohe caught on camera
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police officers were seen throwing punches and kicks while arresting an auto theft suspect in Kaneohe on Tuesday. GRAPHIC WARNING: Video included in this package may be disturbing to some. HPD surrounded the suspect on Likelike Highway near Kahekili Highway just after noon. We’ve confirmed the...
HPD looking for man, 31, who escaped police custody
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Police Department officials are searching for a man who escaped custody Sunday morning just before 11 a.m. Police say 31-year-old David Montoya was being booked at the Kapolei Station for a restraining order violation and warrants when he fled. Montoya is approximately 5-foot-9-inches tall, weighs 170...
Mililani acid attack survivor in need of support as healing journey continues
HONOLULU (Island News) -- More than a year after surviving an acid attack in Mililani, Davina Licon is asking for support as she continues to heal mentally, emotionally, and physically. In an update posted to her GoFundMe account, Licon said she underwent reconstructive surgery on Friday for her upper lip,...
West side crime surges, how Kapolei residents prepped to defend themselves
"Our residents are fed up with the continuous cycle of crime and the lack of effective measures to keep criminals off the streets. We are taking proactive steps to ensure our community feels safe and empowered to defend themselves."
Man arrested for attempted murder in Nanakuli
NANAKULI, Hawaii (Island News) -- On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at approximately 1:22 p.m. HPD located and arrested Antone Kapahua, 50, for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree. Charges are being sought with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Kapahua remains in custody, investigation pending. ORIGINAL:. The Honolulu Police Department...
2 kids in serious condition after being struck by car in East Oahu crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A crash in Kahaluu has left three people injured, two in serious condition, on Monday evening, according to Honolulu EMS officials. EMS officials say a car struck a vehicle on the side of Kahekili Highway near Ahuimanu Road around 5 p.m. Due to the crash, the second...
No Immunity For Cops Who Handcuffed A 10-Year-Old Girl Because She Drew Some ‘Violent’ Pictures
Putting cops in schools is never a good idea. The most likely result of bringing a cop indoors to police schools is that the officer(s) will, indeed, “police” the school. Things that used to be handled with detention, meetings with parents, or suspensions instead become “incidents” where officers will do the worst thing they can in these situations: act like cops.
Authorities investigating deadly head-on crash in Waialua
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Authorities are investigating a deadly head-on crash in Waialua on Sunday. It happened on Kaukonahua Road around 4:30 p.m. According to Honolulu police, the first vehicle was traveling northbound when it drifted off the roadway, then veered back onto the roadway and into oncoming traffic. It then struck another vehicle that was traveling southbound.
After deadly crash, some Waialua residents want the state to slow down drivers.
WAIALUA, Hawaii (Island News) -- A deadly crash over the weekend has some in Waialua now asking the state to step up safety efforts. Kaukonahua Road has seen its fair share of accidents over the years, and those who live along the busy street feel there will be more unless something is done.
One Dead, Two Seriously Injured in Traffic Collision on Kaukonahua Road in Waialua
A tragic two-car collision on Kaukonahua Road in Waialua on Sunday led to the loss of life for one individual and left two others injured, sources report. According to KITV, the incident prompted the closure of the stretch of road between Kaamooloa Road and Kiekonea Way as first responders addressed the aftermath.
Hawaii leaders, experts address mass casualty event prevention post-Trump assassination attempt
HONOLULU (Island News) -- After this weekend's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, some focus on the dangers of a mass shooting in Hawaii. So far this year, there has been nearly two dozen school shootings across the country. While Hawaii schools have not seen that level of violence,...
Honolulu City Council votes to create task force on illegal game rooms
The Honolulu City Council is forming a task force to reduce illegal game rooms on Oʻahu. The council passed a measure last week to establish the seven-member task force. Its mission will be to improve enforcement and legal methods to take down the operations, which are often associated with crime.
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