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Hawai‘i to receive restitution from toxicology lab following allegations of unnecessary drug testing
Hawaiʻi’s share of the restitution is directly related to identified instances wherein the lab had double-billed the Hawaiʻi Medicaid Program.
Alaska-Hawaiian airlines merger moves forward following DOJ review
The “important milestone” brings the merger closer to reality as DOT looks at the airlines’ interim exemption application.
Drug trafficker found guilty of conspiracy, attempted possession of methamphetamine
According to the evidence presented at trial, during at least June 15, 2023 to June 28, 2023, Castro Alavez conspired with persons in Hawai‘i, California and Mexico to distribute methamphetamine in Hawai‘i.
47-year-old from Maui sentenced to 10 1/2 years for child enticement, drug trafficking
US Chief District Judge Derrick K. Watson on Tuesday sentenced Lyle Cummings, 47, of Maui, to 10 1/2 years of imprisonment and seven years of supervised release for attempted coercion and enticement of a child to engage in sexual activity and trafficking cocaine and crack.
The State advises public to be watchful of fake charities, government impersonators following destructive wildfires on Maui
The Department of Justice offers a detailed list of what types of fraud to be on lookout for.
Retired Law Enforcement Officer Sentenced to 46 Months for Cruise Ship Assault
A Nevada man was sentenced to nearly four years imprisonment and one year of supervised release after he was found guilty for assaulting an elderly passenger while on a cruise ship in Hilo in 2018.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to Prison for Firearm Possession During Drug Crime
A convicted felon on Oahu was sentenced to 80 months in prison for firearm possession during a drug crime.
Jury Finds 3 Former HCCC Officers Guilty in Jailhouse Beating
A federal jury convicted three former correctional officers at the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center for assaulting an inmate in violation of his civil rights and for obstructing justice in attempting to cover up the violation.
Federal Judge Rules to Detain O‘ahu Teacher Accused of Distributing Child Pornography
A federal judge has ruled that an O‘ahu high school teacher be detained in custody pending trial on a charge of distribution of child pornography.
FBI Charges O‘ahu Public School Teacher With Distribution of Child Pornography
A public school teacher on O‘ahu was arrested and charged with distribution of child pornography last week.
4 Big Island Residents Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking
Senior United States District Judge Helen Gillmor sentenced Wednesday, June 15, Dwayne P. Gouveia, 58, of Waimea, Hawaii, to 10 years imprisonment for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
3 Men Indicted on Charges Related to Drug Trafficking Between Maui and Oʻahu
More than 50 special agents from the FBI and Maui Police Department arrested three individuals in Maui and Honolulu counties on Friday, June 3, for their alleged roles in an elaborate drug trafficking and illegal gambling operation.
Honolulu Woman Sentenced to 90 Days Jail for Removal of Classified Documents from U.S. Embassy
A Honolulu woman was sentenced to 90 days in jail for knowingly removing classified documents concerning the national defense or foreign relations of the United States while working at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and retaining them at an unauthorized location.
Arizona Man Sentenced to Prison in Hawaiʻi Federal Court for Role in Fentanyl Conspiracy
An Arizona man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Hawaiʻi.
Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to Prison for Soliciting Sex in Exchange for Perjured Testimony
A former Maui Police officer was sentenced to 30 months in prison Wednesday, Nov. 3, after pleading guilty to soliciting a sexual relationship in exchange for a perjured testimony.
Tracking System Launched for Sex Assault Evidence Collection Kits
Victims of sexual assault now have a way to track evidence kits collected from them after their attack.
Kailua Man Sentenced to 24 Years Prison for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering
An O‘ahu man who pleaded guilty in federal court in 2019 to drug trafficking charges was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison, Thursday, June 17.
China Resident Indicted on Laundering Millions Through Big Island Properties
A man from Bejing, China was indicted in federal court for laundering millions of fraud proceeds through Big Island properties.
Ewa Beach Couple Indicted in Tax Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, indicted a Hawaii husband and wife with conspiring to defraud the United States and filing a false tax return.
Kurtistown Man Faces Drug, Firearm Charges in Federal Court
A federal court judge ordered a Kurtistown man to be detained pending his detention hearing on methamphetamine and firearm charges.
