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Police officer punched in face

A Honolulu police officer was punched in the face yesterday by a man who flagged her down on Farrington Highway near Ma'ili'ili Road in Wai'anae, police said.

The officer, whose name was not released, was treated for a cut lip at Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, police said. The incident was reported at 8:50 a.m.

The man was arrested.

Woman arrested in Kalihi beating

Police have arrested a 28-year-old woman who allegedly beat another woman and stole her car after an argument over jewelry and money Monday in Kalihi Valley.

Police say she repeatedly beat the 29-year-old victim, who gave her $150 after being driven around. The assailant demanded more money and stole the woman's car.

The suspect was arrested for investigation of robbery, kidnapping and auto theft.

'Ahuimanu standoff suspect charged

Police have charged a 43-year-old man who they say was involved in an 'Ahuimanu standoff Monday that ended when he was shot with specially blunted ammunition.

Charles Ferreira, who was shot with beanbags, was charged with first-degree terroristic threatening Tuesday. His bail was set at $25,000. He is unemployed and has no local address, police said.

After his arrest, Ferreira was taken to Castle Medical Center where he was treated. Police said no one else was hurt.

Officers said the string of events began at Kualoa Regional Park around 10:45 a.m. when a 28-year-old Mililani woman confronted a man about an incident involving her daughter. The man threatened her with a knife and then fled in his car, but she followed, police said.

Both drove to the 47-500 block of Alawiki Street, where the man refused to leave his car. Police were called and tried to negotiate for several hours. Police said they finally fired the special ammo at the suspect, who was holding a knife.

Kaimuki robber hits shoe store

Police were searching yesterday for the man who robbed the Payless ShoeSource in Kaimuki in a holdup Tuesday night.

According to police, the robbery occurred at about 8 p.m. at the store, 3610 Wai'alae Ave., when a man, dressed in blue Nike jogging suit, entered and told the clerk he had a gun.

No gun was seen and the man fled with about $200. The clerk was not injured, police said.