Justice Department Enhances Nationwide Efforts Against Intimate Partner Firearm Violence with Honolulu Selected for Special Initiative
The U.S. Justice Department designates 78 communities under VAWA to combat intimate partner firearm violence with a targeted approach, involving ATF coordination and local enforcement efforts.
Honolulu Authorities Seek Public's Help to Find Missing Work Furlough Inmate Chauncey K. Lopes
Hawaii authorities are searching for a work furlough inmate, Chauncey K. Lopes, who failed to return to Laumaka Work Furlough Center. He faces an escape charge on top of his manslaughter conviction.
Honolulu Police Investigate Manoa Death as Homicide After Multiple Gunshot Wounds Discovery
Honolulu Police are investigating a Manoa unattended death as a homicide after discovering the victim had multiple gunshot wounds. The case was initially treated as an unattended death but has since been reclassified.
Kaua‘i Police Seek Public's Help to Locate Suspects on Multiple Warrants, Caution Advised Against Direct Approach
Kaua'i Police seek two suspects on multiple warrants and advise the public to inform authorities, not confront the individuals. David Higuchi and Isaiah Pongasi-Adric are under investigation for additional crimes.
Hilo Teen in Custody for Alleged Online Threats to Schools, Prompting Increased Police Presence in Hawai‘i Island Regions
A 15-year-old student in Hilo was arrested following social media threats to schools, leading to increased police presence and an ongoing investigation into the incident.












