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Pedestrian critically injured in Kaimuki
An elderly man was hit by a car at about 8:08 p.m. yesterday while walking across 10th Avenue at Kaau Street and was taken to Queen's Medical Center in critical condition, according to the city Emergency Medical Service.
The Kaimuki intersection was closed for several hours while police investigated the accident.
Man, 27, injured in motorcycle crash
Police said they believe a 27-year-old Pearl Harbor serviceman was speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol when he crashed his motorcycle Thursday night on Nimitz Highway.
A witness said the man executed a "wheelie" just before he lost control of his 2001 Suzuki 750 motorcycle at 9:36 p.m. just west of the Pacific Street intersection.
The man suffered head, torso and leg injuries, said police, adding that he was wearing a helmet.
Woman held in ex-husband's death
HILO, Hawai'i — A Hilo woman is facing a possible murder charge after her 51-year-old ex-husband died Thursday of a gunshot wound.
The 50-year-old woman was arrested after the shooting early Thursday morning at her Baker Avenue residence in Keaukaha. The victim, Gaylon Baldado, was pronounced dead at 3:36 p.m. at the Hilo Medical Center. The suspect remained in custody and had not been formally charged as of 5 p.m. yesterday. Police have not revealed a motive for the shooting.
4,981 marijuana plants seized
HILO, Hawai'i — Big Island vice officers confiscated 4,981 marijuana plants ranging in height from seedlings to bushes 10 feet tall during a five-day operation that ended yesterday.
Personnel from the Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force joined in the marijuana sweep, which covered areas of Hamakua, North Hilo, South Hilo, Puna and Ka'u.
Parking rules will be strictly enforced
The Honolulu Police Department has issued a warning that parking regulations will be strictly enforced for public safety reasons.
Vehicles illegally parked in "no parking" and "tow away" zones will likely be cited and towed.
"This is part of the department's efforts to increase the safety of the community," Honolulu Police Chief Lee Donohue said. "By strictly enforcing parking regulations, we can remove suspicious vehicles that may not belong in the area."
