HONOLULU, Hawaii — A Hawaii Island resident was formally charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing his elderly neighbor in what officials described as a disturbing daylight attack outside her home. Keoni Peter Tosie Brown, aged 30, faces charges of second-degree murder and terroristic threatening following the incident that led to the death of 81-year-old … Read more
HONOLULU, HI — A shocking incident on a popular hiking trail in Oahu left a community stunned as a local anesthesiologist was charged with attempted murder following allegations of a brutal attack against his wife. During a routine court hearing this Thursday in Honolulu, the details of the case began to unfold, painting a grim … Read more
Mountain View, Hawaii – The tense pursuit of a fugitive charged with shooting a Hawaii police officer concluded tragically on Sunday when the suspect was found dead after a shootout with law enforcement, officials reported. Christopher Lucrisia, 39, had been on the run since the incident on Friday, sparking a rigorous multi-agency manhunt across the … Read more
Hilo, Hawaii — A police officer on Hawaii’s Big Island was hospitalized in stable condition after being shot by a man who was later killed in an officer-involved shooting, authorities reported. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Christopher Lucrisia, had been on the run since the initial incident on Friday, prompting an intensive manhunt involving multiple … Read more
HONOLULU, HI – A Hawaiian mother faces criminal charges after being accused of fatally beating her 11-year-old adopted daughter, Azaeliyah Pili-Ah You. Sina Pili, 39, has been charged with manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a minor, and persistent nonsupport following the tragic incident that unfolded late last year. Authorities reportedly arrived at the Pili household … Read more
Volcano, Hawaii – Hawaii Island law enforcement officers ended a tense day-long manhunt on Tuesday evening with the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man suspected of murder. The confrontation occurred near the Namakanipaio Campground off Highway 11, as officers responded to the earlier shooting death of a 25-year-old woman in the Puna district. The suspect, … Read more
HONOLULU, HI – The heart-wrenching case of a 3-year-old girl who died from alleged severe abuse at the hands of her mother and her mother’s partner has stirred outrage and sadness across Hawaii. Janae Perez and Ashley Utley are facing charges of second-degree murder, along with other allegations of abuse, for their alleged role in … Read more
HILO, HI – A grandmother from Hawaii was sentenced to probation on Thursday for her role in the 2016 death of her 9-year-old granddaughter, Shaelynn Lehano-Stone, who tragically died from malnutrition while under her care. Henrietta Stone, 67, received a sentence of 10 years of probation from Hilo Circuit Court Judge Henry Nakamoto, despite the … Read more
HONOLULU, HI – An Army soldier is facing charges related to the disappearance and presumed death of his pregnant wife at a military base in Hawaii last summer. Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson, 19, was last seen on July 31, 2024, at her residence on Schofield Barracks in Oahu. Reports of her missing status emerged the … Read more
Linton Military Camp, New Zealand – A military court in New Zealand is currently hearing the case of two soldiers accused of a brutal assault on a fellow serviceman, who tragically drowned in an unrelated event last year. The court martial proceedings are unfolding at Linton Military Camp, near Palmerston North, addressing incidents that allegedly … Read more