POLICE BEAT
Construction-site accident kills man
Advertiser Staff
A 50-year-old Wai'anae man died Sunday from injuries he suffered when a frontloader ran over his head and chest at a private construction site off Hakimo Road in Nanakuli.
Police believe the man, whom they identified as Eugene Wilkerson, was working on the frontloader's engine when its transmission engaged accidentally, causing the loader's wheels to move and fling Wilkerson to the ground.
Before he could get out of the way, one of the frontloader's tires, which measure approximately 5 feet in diameter, ran over Wilkerson's head and chest, police said.
He was flown to The Queen's Medical Center in critical condition and died there later from his injuries.
Waialua woman dies from burns
A 78-year-old Waialua woman died at The Queen's Medical Center Saturday from burns she suffered Feb. 15 while at home.
The woman's son told police he entered the home about 5:30 p.m. and found his mother sitting in a chair on fire.
The son said he used a blanket to smother the fire. The woman was flown to Queen's. Investigators said the fire might have been started by a lit cigarette.
Grandma turns in Waimanalo man
A 20-year-old Waimanalo man was arrested Sunday after his grandmother called police about 7:30 a.m. to report that her grandson was carrying a gun.
Police who responded to the call found the man and recovered a handgun.
When the man was searched as part of the arrest procedure, police reported finding drugs and a drug pipe on him.
Police then arrested the man on suspicion of failing to properly store a firearm, possession of an unregistered firearm, third-degree promotion of a detrimental drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Man held on drug, theft charges
A 30-year-old man was arrested at a home on the former Barbers Point Naval Air Station Sunday after a resident reported finding the man hiding in the resident's car, which was parked in the driveway in front of his home.
The man ran from the car but was found nearby by police officers, who arrested him on suspicion of unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.
While conducting a search of the man, police found a packet of what appeared to be crystal methamphetamine and three credit cards that listed the names of other people. The suspect was then also arrested for suspicion of third-degree promotion of dangerous drugs and credit card theft.
13 new officers for Big Island
Thirteen members of the Hawai'i County Police Department's 64th recruit class graduated Friday during ceremonies in Hilo.
Two of the graduates received special recognition for their excellence in training. Henry C. Ivy was recognized for excelling in firearms training. Earl P.K. Haskell, class vice president, was recognized for excelling in both physical and academic training and was named overall outstanding recruit.
Other graduates are recruit class president Cory R.F. Hasegawa, Kyle H. Hirayama, Shawn A. Ibarra, Gavin K. Kagimoto, Davy H. Kamalii, Jenny K. Lee, Kala'e R. Lee, Victor K. McLellan, Mekia K. Rose, Levon P. Stevens and Randolph T. Tafua.
