Hawai'i briefs
Advertiser Staff
HONOLULU
Escapee given five-year sentence
A 19-year-old man who escaped Feb. 17 from the makai cellblock at the main Honolulu police station on Beretania Street was sentenced in Circuit Court yesterday to five years in prison for escape, burglary and auto theft.
Police discovered Jessie Dutro was missing from a police station holding cell while conducting a head count and found keys hanging from the lock in the cell door.
After walking out of the cellblock, Dutro made his way to Kane'ohe and was arrested three days later when police responded to a burglary call at the Kailua YMCA and found Dutro hiding in one of the offices.
EAST HONOLULU
Stings close Hanauma Bay
City parks officials closed Hanauma Bay to swimmers at about 3 p.m. yesterday after more than 30 people reported being stung by Portuguese man-of-war.
Ocean safety and parks officials said the 30 stings occurred in a one-hour period preceding the closure. Officials will monitor the situation to determine when to reopen the popular beach.
Beachgoers are advised that any beach that has steady onshore winds may be affected by Portuguese man-of-war. If stung, people should flush the area of the wound with clean saltwater.
For severe toxic reaction, which may include symptoms such as difficulty breathing, cramping or nausea, seek medical attention.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Woman charged in Kaua'i fire
LIHU'E, Kaua'i — Police have charged a 34-year-old Koloa woman in connection with a 3:30 a.m. fire yesterday that caused $60,000 in damage to the contents of the ATV Kaua'i office on Weliweli Road in Koloa. Aresenia Pearce was arrested and charged with criminal property damage in the case.
WINDWARD O'AHU
Work to close Likelike Highway
The Honolulu-bound lanes of Likelike Highway will be closed for repair work from 7 a.m. Saturday to 4 p.m. Sunday between Burmeister Overpass and Valley View Drive, on the Honolulu side of the tunnel. Royal Contracting will making emergency repairs to drainage pipes beneath the road. Motorists should use Pali Highway or H-3 to get to Honolulu and allow for extra travel time, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Kiwanis seek Windward help
The Kiwanis Club of Kane'ohe is seeking new members to help sponsor key clubs at Castle High School, Sacred Hearts Academy and Kane'ohe Elementary School, where students find ways to help their communities.
People can learn more about the club at a meeting beginning at 6:15 p.m. today at Windward City Flamingo Restaurant Banquet Room in Kane'ohe.
For more information call 391-4913.
