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Missing soldier found injured today
A 25th Infantry Division (Light) soldier who had been missing on a training assignment in Wahiawa since yesterday afternoon was found injured today, an Army spokeswoman said.
The soldier was found at approximately 8 a.m., said Capt. Stacy Bathrick, chief of media relations.
Military police, Kiowa Warrior helicopters, soldiers from Schofield Barracks and the Federal Fire Department were actively involved in searching the East Range area for the soldier.
The soldier apparently suffered back injuries after falling into a gulch.
"He made his way to a home in Wahiawa and called the military police station," Bathrick said. "We immediately called the ambulance to take him to the hospital."
The soldier was taken to Wahiawa General Hospital. The age of the soldier was not immediately known, Bathrick said.
Maui firefighters rescue boat crew
Maui firefighters last night rescued four people after their boat lost power about one mile off Maliko Bay.
Fire rescue crews responded to the 10:26 p.m. alarm and towed the 27-foot boat onto shore with assistance from the Air 1 helicopter, which provided lighting, said Maui Fire Department Assistant Chief Alan Cordeiro.
The rescue operation finished at 12:21 a.m. today when the boat landed on shore. No injuries were reported, Cordeiro said.
Escapee found hiding in closet
An escapee from the Laumaka Work Release Center was caught yesterday. Police said they found him hiding in a closet in 'Ewa Beach.
Police arrested Melvin Noble, 30, on suspicion of second-degree escape, said Oahu Community Correctional Center warden Clayton Frank. Noble had been convicted of second-degree theft and breaking into cars, Frank said.
According to police, Noble was in leg shackles and in an unsecured waiting room when he escaped on July 2.
Yesterday, an officer made a check of a Fort Weaver Road address looking for Noble after receiving a CrimeStoppers tip. Noble was found hiding in the home's closet and arrested without incident.
Police searching for drug offender
Authorities today were searching for a convicted drug offender who failed to report to his Laumaka work furlough program last month.
Public safety officials notified police after Nathan White, 46, failed to check in after his June 15 furlough.
Police said they have opened a second-degree escape investigation. White was assigned to the Laumaka Community Based Programs.
