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Honolulu Nears Settlement In Case Of Man Who Says He Was Wrongfully Jailed For Months Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Nears Settlement In Case Of Man Who Says He Was Wrongfully Jailed For Months

Duane Kaaialii Jr. filed a lawsuit after surveillance video showed the suspect had leg tattoos, which he does not.

Man Killed During Shooting That Also Wounded 2 Officers Was Armed With A Rifle Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Man Killed During Shooting That Also Wounded 2 Officers Was Armed With A Rifle

A 25-year-old man was also struck by a police vehicle and taken to a hospital, according to officials.

Deadly Shooting Spurs Calls For Stronger Protections For Domestic Violence Victims David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Deadly Shooting Spurs Calls For Stronger Protections For Domestic Violence Victims

Advocates say Theresa Cachuela’s killing shows limits of protective orders.

Shootout In Honolulu Leaves Suspect Dead, 2 Police Officers Wounded Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Shootout In Honolulu Leaves Suspect Dead, 2 Police Officers Wounded

Officers were trying to apprehend the suspect, Sidney Tafokitau, when he fired multiple times at their unmarked vehicle, officials said.

Tentative Settlement Reached In Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting By Honolulu Police Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Tentative Settlement Reached In Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting By Honolulu Police

Financial details have not been released because the City Council must finalize the deal.

Should Oahu Have Armed Police Officers Inside Its Schools? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Should Oahu Have Armed Police Officers Inside Its Schools?

Honolulu is the only county in Hawaii that doesn’t use school resource officers. Some leaders feel that should change.

2 HPD Officers Disciplined For Working An Unauthorized Side Job On The Clock Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

2 HPD Officers Disciplined For Working An Unauthorized Side Job On The Clock

The officers didn’t get prior approval before providing security for a company, and some of their hours overlapped with on-duty time.

Honolulu Rejects Responsibility For ‘Outrageous’ Police Actions In Makaha Crash Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Rejects Responsibility For ‘Outrageous’ Police Actions In Makaha Crash

The officers’ behavior fell outside the scope of their employment, the City and County of Honolulu said in a motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit.

The Miske Files: When Two Cops Refused To Let A Blown-Off Traffic Stop Slide Screenshot/Hawaii News Now

The Miske Files: When Two Cops Refused To Let A Blown-Off Traffic Stop Slide

Documents in the federal case against Mike Miske alleging murder and organized crime activities tell the story of how two Honolulu police officers got caught up in what would turn out to be a much bigger case.

HPD Pours One Out In Holiday Push Against Drunken Driving Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

HPD Pours One Out In Holiday Push Against Drunken Driving

Oahu has had 51 traffic deaths so far this year caused at least in part by alcohol, officers said.