Police Charge Woman with Multiple Burglary, Theft, and Auto Theft Offenses
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 47-year-old Kathryn Sadecki with multiple burglary, theft, and auto theft offenses stemming from...
Crime
Arkansas man posts $355K bail in sex assault case
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/14/hawaii-news/arkansas-man-posts-355k-bail-in-sex-assault-case/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Maui Police Leader Accused Of Taking Bribes Will Stay In Jail For Now Meanwhile, popular Hawaiian reggae artist Glenn Awong, known as Maoli, faces questions about his connection to the jailed officer.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/maui-police-leader-accused-of-taking-bribes-will-stay-in-jail-for-now/
BROTHERS ARRESTED, INDICTED FOR LABOR TRAFFICKING ON MAUI
BROTHERS ARRESTED, INDICTED FOR LABOR TRAFFICKING ON MAUI HONOLULU – Brothers Axel Camey Chajil and Brandon Camey Chajil were arrested...
Police Charge Arkansas Man in Sexual Assault Investigation
Hawai‘i Island police have charged Timothy Efird of Hot Springs, Arkansas, with first- and second-degree sexual assault following an investigation...
He Oversaw Airports And Billions Of Dollars. Now He’s Accused Of Taking Bribes Ford Fuchigami, who is on leave pending a review of his work, had “an extraordinary career as a public servant” before being charged in Hawaiʻi’s latest political corruption case.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/he-oversaw-airports-and-billions-of-dollars-now-hes-accused-of-taking-bribes/
High-Ranking Maui Cop Accused Of Protecting Cockfights, Drug Dealers For Cash Michael Vaituulala appeared in federal court in Honolulu on Thursday.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/high-ranking-maui-cop-accused-of-protecting-cockfights-drug-dealers-for-cash/
(Update) Kawika Ah Nee Charged in Attempted Murder Investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged 35-year-old Kawika Ah Nee in connection with an attempted murder investigation stemming from a shooting...
Corruption Defendants, If Convicted, Could Lose Half Their Pensions The latest bribery case could be the first opportunity for a judge to apply Hawaiʻi’s new pension forfeiture law.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/corruption-defendants-if-convicted-could-lose-half-their-pensions/
Police Launch Attempted Murder Investigation in Mountain View
Hawai‘i Island police initiated an attempted murder investigation following a shooting in Mountain View early Tuesday morning, August 4, 2026,...
Kona Man Arrested and Charged with Assault
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged 44-year-old Matthew Larrua of Kailua-Kona following an assault and resisting arrest incident in...
Police Arrest, Charge Two Mountain View Men on Drug and Firearm Offenses
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged two Mountain View men with multiple drug and firearm offenses following a joint...
Police Arrest, Charge Hilo Man on Drug Offenses
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged 45-year-old Michael Bratt of Hilo with multiple drug offenses following a Vice Division...
Baker indicted in Puna triple homicide case
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/25/hawaii-news/baker-indicted-in-puna-triple-homicide-case/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Indian National Arrested in Hawaii for Role in Gold Bar Elder Fraud Scheme
Indian National Arrested in Hawaii for Role in Gold Bar Elder Fraud Scheme HONOLULU – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson...
Preliminary hearing set for Kona men accused of stabbings
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/22/hawaii-news/preliminary-hearing-set-for-kona-men-accused-of-stabbings/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawai’i Island Police have arrested and charged 25-year-old Brandon Damian Urzua and 27-year-old Brayan Damian Urzua, both of Kailua-Kona
Hawai’i Island Police have arrested and charged 25-year-old Brandon Damian Urzua and 27-year-old Brayan Damian Urzua, both of Kailua-Kona, for...
Accused Puna Killer Faces Mental Health Evaluation. Here’s What That Means Jacob Baker’s case has been suspended while examiners determine whether he is fit to stand trial for the murders of three people on the Big Island that sparked a manhunt. The process has proven to be controversial.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/accused-puna-killer-faces-mental-health-evaluation-heres-what-that-means/
Judge rules Souza can be tried for attempted second-degree murder
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/19/hawaii-news/judge-rules-souza-can-be-tried-for-attempted-second-degree-murder/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Police Arrest, Charge Two Hilo Men in Credit Card Theft Investigation
Police Arrest, Charge Two Hilo Men in Credit Card Theft Investigation Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged two...
