Category: Honolulu Prosecutor Press Conferences
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Ricky Kaleopaa Press Conference: 1-31-2022

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steven Alm discusses the Department’s finding in the officer involved shooting of Ricky Kaleopaa, who was subsequently injured by gunfire, when he disobeyed HPD’s commands and rushed at the officers with a knife. The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney will not be bringing about criminal charges against the officers in this case…
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Sharon Har Press Conference: 1-11-2022

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steven Alm discusses the case involving Hawaii State Representative Sharon Har, in which she was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, and its subsequent dismissal.
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Isaac and Lehua Kalua Press Conference: 11-17-2021

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steven Alm, along with Deputy Chief Lisa Mann of the Honolulu Police Department, discuss the investigation and O’ahu Grand Jury indictment of Isaac and Lehua Kalua, for the murder of their adopted daughter Ariel Sellers.
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Christopher Deedy Press Conference: 11-15-2021

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steven Alm announces the department’s decision to not proceed with a third trial of Special Agent Christopher Deedy in the killing of Kollin Elderts in 2011.
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Honolulu Prosecutor’s Top Cop 2021

In recognition for the work during the past year, the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney is proud to recognize Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Chase Sakai, Dominic Jancaterino, and Scotty Hu, as the department’s nominees for the Law Enforcement and Security Coalition of Hawaii’s Top Cop award.
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Honolulu Prosecutor’s Top Cop 2020

With a career as a Deputy Prosecutor spanning 25 years, Mark Yuen, the division chief for the Screening and Intake division, is proudly recognized as the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Top Cop for 2020.
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Domestic Violence Press Conference: 10-19-2021

Honolulu Prosecutor Steven Alm, DVAC CEO Nanci Kriedman, and Deputy Prosecutor Tiffany Kaeo discuss the partnership and raise awareness to the victims of domestic violence during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Weed & Seed Press Conference: 9-8-2021

Honolulu Prosecutor Steven Alm, in partnership with Mayor Rick Blangiardi, and HPD Police Chief Rade Vanic, discuss the rollout of the Weed & Seed program in Honolulu’s Chinatown and Kalihi-Palama districts, in an effort to reduce crime and to help those who are homeless and with substance abuse issues get the help they need.
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Officer-Involved Shooting Press Conference: 8-23-2021

Honolulu Prosecutor Steven Alm discusses the department’s findings and court’s ruling regarding the officer-involved shooting of Iremamber Sykap.
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Officer-Involved Shooting Press Conference: 6-30-2021

Honolulu Prosecutor Steven Alm discusses the department’s findings for the officer-involved shooting of Lindani Myeni.
