Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Katherine Kealoha Accuses Feds Of Ruining Her Marriage With Cocaine Photo Allegation
The former Honolulu deputy prosecutor is trying to appeal her 2019 conviction for conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Hawaii News Now/2021
Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office Won’t Charge SWAT Officer Who Killed Kakaako Man
The department concluded that officers last year did everything they could to de-escalate a tense barricade situation.
Hawaii News Now/2022
HNN: Former Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro Arrested
The former Honolulu prosecuting attorney has long been a target of the FBI in connection with a yearslong investigation into police corruption.
Hawaii News Now/2022
Stop Or I’ll Shoot — Or Maybe Not. Media Training Shows Pressures Police Officers Face
Our intrepid reporter learned a lot about what it’s like to shoot a person and be shot at in an enlightening session put on by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2020
New Report Reveals How The Kauai Police Chief Found Himself In Trouble For Racist Remarks
Chief Todd Raybuck’s misguided attempt to promote a lieutenant to assistant chief led to complaints from other officers and accusations of racism.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Police Standards Board Finally Gets Some Money From Lawmakers
Hawaii is the last state in the country to set up minimum qualifications for its law enforcement officers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
How A Honolulu Man’s Plight Led To Calls For Police To Give Notice After Warrantless Searches
The City Council passed a resolution requesting that HPD inform residents after doing warrantless searches when they’re away.
Screenshot: Hawaii News Now
Hawaii Sheriffs Trainer Pleads Not Guilty To Criminal Charges
J. Marte Martinez is accused of lying about her educational background. A trial is set for June.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2013
Police Misconduct Records Lawsuit Costs Honolulu Taxpayers Another $83,000
The latest ruling brings the city’s costs to about $127,000 in the eight-year-old case.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Kauai Deputy Police Chief Faces Fine After Carrying Gun Through Airport Security
It was the first firearm discovered in carry-on luggage at Lihue Airport this year, according to the Transportation Security Administration.