#child abuse
Big Island woman on mission to establish housing, programs for keiki in need
Humanity Hale was created to provide healing through therapy and a variety of programs for kids and teenagers who have been abused or neglected, bullied, orphaned, living in broken homes or foster care — many of whom are dealing with depression, anxiety and self-harming.
Kona teen facing myriad of charges involving child pornography
The arrest is the result of Hawai‘i Police Department’s year-long joint investigation with federal law enforcement agencies.
Felony charges filed in 3rd Circuit Court against East Hawai‘i man accused of starving, beating toddler
According to the charging document, abuse against the child occurred on several occasions between January and March 2024.
Update: District Court judge maintains bail for Puna man accused of starving a toddler
The 31-year-old remains in police custody on $85,000 bail and is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on Thursday.
Hilo grandmother of girl who starved to death pleads no contest
After nearly seven years in custody awaiting trial, a Hilo woman has pleaded no contest to manslaughter in the death of her 9-year-old granddaughter.
Puna woman charged after slapping daughter
Around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, police received a report after a witness observed Clemons outside a business with two small female children. She was seen verbally belittling her five-year-old daughter with derogatory remarks after Clemons herself dropped food on the ground.
Woman injures child with knife; brandishes knife at officer while barricaded in Pāhoa home
Calla Renata Grace Mae Weddington, 34 of Pāhoa, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses that include inflicting minor knife wounds on a female 9-year-old and brandishing a knife at a Hawaiʻi Island police officer.
Ocean View man charged with assault of 3-year-old boy in critical condition
The child was transported from Kona Community Hospital to Kapiolani Medical Center on Oʻahu, where he remains in critical condition.
Captain Cook Man Accused of Leaving Teen Restrained on Lanai Found Guilty as Charged
A Captain Cook man was found guilty as charged after leaving a 14-year-old child chained up on a lanai porch on and off between August 2020 and August 2021.
Captain Cook Couple Kept Teenager Chained on Lanai, Prosecutor Says
A Captain Cook couple is facing charges after allegedly leaving a 14-year-old child chained up on a lanai porch on and off for the past year.
Kona Woman Sentenced in Death of 6-Year-Old Boy
A Kona woman was sentenced to a maximum of 25 years in prison for her actions that led to the death of 6-year-old Mazen Nihipali-Moniz.
Investigation Continues into Injuries of Toddler
As of Oct. 14, a toddler with suspected injuries of child abuse, remains hospitalized on Oahu.
