Posted on: Monday, June 7, 2004

O'ahu briefs

Advertiser Staff

EAST HONOLULU

Two hikers rescued at Koko Head

Two women hiking the Koko Head Crater trail were airlifted from the area above the blowhole yesterday after they reached a spot that was too slippery for them to cross.

One of the women called Honolulu firefighters at about 10 a.m. yesterday by cell phone. The women were airlifted out at about 11 a.m.

"They were smart; they just stayed in place and used their cell phone," HFD Capt. Kenison Tejada said.

WINDWARD

Pole blocks road in Kahalu'u

Crews worked through the night to clear a utility pole blocking Kamehameha Highway in Kahalu'u. Traffic was contraflowed, and crews were expected to work into this morning.

A minor accident downed the pole between Palama Road and Kaimalolo Place at about 5:30 p.m., police said. Afternoon traffic was backed up for miles.

HONOLULU

Man charged in assaults on girl

A 30-year-old Mo'ili'ili man faces multiple charges in connection with sexual assaults allegedly committed in April against an 11-year-old girl.

Paul Spinks, who is being held in lieu of $75,000 bail, was charged with four counts of first-degree sexual assault and seven counts of third-degree sexual assault.

The child told her mother that Spinks assaulted her at his home several times between April 18-24.