Category: Honolulu Prosecutor Press Releases
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Mitchel Miyashiro charged in hit-and-run death of Sara Yara
Mitchel Miyashiro has been charged with Negligent Homicide in the First Degree and other offenses for the hit-and-run death of 16-year-old Sara Yara in a marked crosswalk on Kapi‘olani Boulevard on February 15, 2023.
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Man indicted for murder at Nanakuli Beach Park
An O‘ahu grand jury indicted Justin Akana, 28, for Murder in the Second Degree for the stabbing death of 62-year-old Dennis Wilson at Nanakuli Beach Park on November 7, 2023.
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Brothers indicted in connection with fatal Kaka‘ako shooting
An O‘ahu grand jury indicted Fanaika Mateaki, 26, for Murder in the Second Degree and other offenses, for the shooting death of 39-year-old Ikaika Stone on October 27, 2023. Paea Mateaki, 19, was indicted for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree in connection with the same incident on October 27.
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Former Mililani High Athletics Director sentenced for theft of booster club funds
Glenn Nitta, 76, was sentenced to four years of probation with no jail or prison time for the theft of more than $400,000 from the Mililani High School Athletics Booster Club and failing to pay taxes on that money.
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Grand jury indicts Shae’Dan-Styles McEnroe-Keaulii on 11 felony charges including Murder in the Second Degree
Shae’Dan-Styles McEnroe-Keaulii, 16, has been indicted on 11 felony charges for the shooting at 87-131 Kaukamana Road in Māʻili on April 15, 2023.
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Man indicted for Attempted Murder in restaurant stabbing
Jared Elizares, 24, was indicted on one count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree for allegedly stabbing a man at a Kapolei restaurant on October 3, 2023.
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Woman indicted for Attempted Murder and firearms offenses
Lenee Ongaro, 25, was indicted on two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and two firearms violations for allegedly firing a gun at another woman and striking her with a vehicle on October 5 in Wai‘anae
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Grand jury indicts Hawaii Kai man on Attempted Murder charges
Matthew Smith, 41, was indicted on one count of Attempted Murder in the First Degree and three counts of Attempted Murder in the Second degree for allegedly stabbing three roommates in their shared Hawaii Kai home on October 1, 2023.
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Honolulu man found guilty of sexually assaulting child
John Jonsson, 46, was found guilty of six counts of sexual assault including Continuous Sex Assault of a Minor Under the Age of Fourteen. He faces a maximum 75 years in prison.
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Safe & Sound Waikiki initiative reduces crime
The Safe and Sound Waikiki initiative launched by the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney exactly one year ago has lowered crime and given residents greater peace of mind.
