Public Safety

The Miske Case: Interesting Names On The Witness List Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

The Miske Case: Interesting Names On The Witness List

Hundreds of names have been submitted by the Miske defense as well as the prosecution.

The Miske Trial Is Finally Beginning. Some Potential Jurors Are Worried John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020

The Miske Trial Is Finally Beginning. Some Potential Jurors Are Worried

Hundreds of witnesses may be called to testify in the federal criminal conspiracy case that also involves several former co-defendants who reached plea deals.

Illegal Fireworks Will Be Back On The Legislative Agenda After A Noisy New Year’s Eve David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Illegal Fireworks Will Be Back On The Legislative Agenda After A Noisy New Year’s Eve

More than 112,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized in December, but many people had supplies stockpiled from earlier in the year.

Disciplinary Records Reveal More Details About A State Investigation Into Airport Contracting David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Disciplinary Records Reveal More Details About A State Investigation Into Airport Contracting

Seven people have been arrested but none charged in a case that’s been active for several years.  

Big Island Woman Killed Despite A Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Big Island Woman Killed Despite A Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend

Elizabeth Fernandez was found dead at her South Kona home. The body of her ex-boyfriend was found outside after he apparently killed himself.

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.

From Treacherous To Serene, All Of Oahu’s Beaches Can Be Deadly Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

From Treacherous To Serene, All Of Oahu’s Beaches Can Be Deadly

Rescue personnel are constantly trying to warn the uninitiated about places like Sandy Beach. But more people are going there anyway.

4 Oahu Inmates Face Manslaughter Charge In Fellow Prisoner’s Death Department of Public Safety

4 Oahu Inmates Face Manslaughter Charge In Fellow Prisoner’s Death

Christopher Vaefaga was found unconscious and unresponsive in his cell in a module used to house gang members.