Alaska woman sentenced up to 20 years for hitting boyfriend with car at Old A
KEALAKEKUA — An Alaska woman was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted manslaughter.
Mistrial declared in murder case
KEALAKEKUA — A 3rd Circuit Court judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against two brothers after a jury came back Thursday with the unanimous agreement they were “hopelessly deadlocked” in coming together on a verdict.
$250K bail for Kona assault suspects
KEALAKEKUA — A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Friday for the three suspects accused of beating a hotel security guard earlier this week.
Bail upped to $250K for second Old A rape suspect
KEALAKEKUA — Bail was reimposed to $250,000 on an 18-year-old man, accused of felony sex offenses, after reports of violating bail conditions a second time.
Old A rapist gets up to 20 years
KEALAKEKUA — A 17-year-old boy was sentenced up to 20 years in prison for the September 2016 rape of a woman at Old Kona Airport Park.
One of North Kohala standoff suspects unfit for trial; the second deemed fit
KAILUA-KONA — A woman facing charges in connection with a standoff incident in Hawi has been deemed unfit to stand trial at this time.
Ocean View man sentenced to prison for domestic attack
KAILUA-KONA — An Ocean View man was sentenced to serve up to five years in prison for a domestic attack on his former girlfriend earlier this year.
Jury begins deliberations in murder trial
KEALAKEKUA — The murder trial for two brothers has concluded its court proceedings and the jury has begun deliberations.
Second brother in murder case switches story
KEALAKEKUA — A second brother accused of murder testified his confession of the crime to authorities was a lie to protect his family.
Old A rape suspect brought to court after reports of violating conditions of bail
KEALAKEKUA — A Kona teen facing felony sex assault charges is being held without bail after being picked up on a bench warrant for the second time due to reported violations of conditions of his release.
Defense rests case for Marlon Miranda-Garcia
KEALAKEKUA — A brother facing a murder charge finished his testimony on the stand Tuesday in 3rd Circuit Court.
Old A rape suspect accused of violating conditions of bail release for second time
KAILUA-KONA — A 3rd Circuit Court judge issued his second bench warrant on an 18-year-old man accused of class A felony sex offenses who has twice violated his conditions of release on bail.
Murder suspect changes alibi
KEALAKEKUA — A brother accused of murder took the stand in his defense on Friday, telling the jury a different alibi than the one he told officers during the initial days of the investigation in the 2015 slaying.
State rests case in murder trial for brothers; defense testimony begins for Marlon Miranda-Garcia
KEALAKEKUA — The prosecution rested its case Thursday against two brothers accused of murder in a jury trial that began over three weeks ago in 3rd Circuit Court. The defense will now make their case to the jury to prove their clients’ innocence.
Court finds double DUI suspect guilty, hands down 5-year sentence
KEALAKEKUA — A man accused of driving drunk twice within 24 hours and striking a pedestrian within that time was found guilty by a 3rd Circuit Court judge on Wednesday and sentenced to five years incarceration, despite the defendant’s no contest plea.
Testimony about McDonald’s receipt reveals more details in murder case
KEALAKEKUA — A McDonald’s receipt ignited an interesting line of questioning by the defense as the murder trial for the Miranda-Garcia brothers continues in 3rd Circuit Court.
Last of the 7 indicted in Waiki case pleads not guilty
KEALAKEKUA — The last of the known associates of accused cop killer Justin Waiki appeared in 3rd Circuit Court for his arraignment and plea Tuesday morning.
Widow, daughter of victim testify against brothers accused of 2015 murder
KEALAKEKUA — A blanket submitted as evidence during a murder trial for the Miranda-Garcia brothers was identified by the decedent’s widow as a piece of material she put in her late husband’s truck to keep dog hair off the back seat.
I do, really: Naalehu couple married in 1982 officially ties knot after documentation snafu
KEALAKEKUA — Casually dressed and holding three purple orchids, Leigh Mitchell walked into the District Courtroom, Tuesday, with her husband Randy of the 36 years to get married.
Officer of the Year luncheon Sept. 12
KAILUA-KONA — It is that time of year again, to honor Kona’s finest at the Hawaii Police Department.
