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Former HPD Officer Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Charges

Former HPD Officer Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Charges

Prosecutors say Mason Jordan, while serving as a Honolulu police officer, impersonated young people on social media to lure children to work as prostitutes.

City To Pay $12.5 Million To Driver Critically Injured In Officer-Involved Makaha Crash Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

City To Pay $12.5 Million To Driver Critically Injured In Officer-Involved Makaha Crash

The Honolulu City Council unanimously approved the settlement for Jonaven Perkins-Sinapati, who says HPD officers ran his car off the road in 2021, injuring him and five passengers.

HPD Investigates 2 Officers For Manslaughter In The Death Of A 77-Year-Old They Arrested Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

HPD Investigates 2 Officers For Manslaughter In The Death Of A 77-Year-Old They Arrested

The officers are on restricted duty but have not been charged, police said. Medical records say police pulled him off a motorcycle or bike.

Honolulu’s On The Hook For Another $100K Defending Ex-Cops Sued Over Makaha Crash Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu’s On The Hook For Another $100K Defending Ex-Cops Sued Over Makaha Crash

The officers, who were fired this month by the Honolulu Police Department, are also facing criminal charges.

Maui, Police Union Agree On Covid Hazard Back Pay. What Does It Mean For Honolulu? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Maui, Police Union Agree On Covid Hazard Back Pay. What Does It Mean For Honolulu?

Honolulu has a much larger police force, and the city might have to put up considerably more than the $13 million that Maui agreed to pay.

Indictment Of Wahiawa Couple In Child Death Details Alleged Abuse And How They Hid It Honolulu Police Department

Indictment Of Wahiawa Couple In Child Death Details Alleged Abuse And How They Hid It

Brandy and Thomas Blas and her mother, Debra Geron, were also indicted on counts related to the treatment of their 4-year-old adopted son.

‘Chronic Abuse’ Led To A 10-Year-Old’s Death. How Did It Go Undetected So Long? Courtesy: HPD

‘Chronic Abuse’ Led To A 10-Year-Old’s Death. How Did It Go Undetected So Long?

Geanna Bradley's legal guardians and a grandmother were arrested nearly a month after police found her body with severe injuries in their home.

Family, Friends Of Homeless Man Killed By Police In Makaha Want Answers David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Family, Friends Of Homeless Man Killed By Police In Makaha Want Answers

His mother says Brandan Maroney was likely in distress when police confronted him and a mental health professional could have helped deescalate the situation.

Honolulu Police Fired For Buying Gun Parts, Domestic Violence And Not Activating Bodycam Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Police Fired For Buying Gun Parts, Domestic Violence And Not Activating Bodycam

In all, 37 officers had disciplinary actions finalized last year and another 31 had grievances pending or in arbitration, according to a legislative report.

Lawsuit Over Teen Who Was Sexually Assaulted By A DLNR Officer Is Settled For $1.25 Million Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

Lawsuit Over Teen Who Was Sexually Assaulted By A DLNR Officer Is Settled For $1.25 Million

The officer was wearing his uniform at the time of the assault on New Year's Day in 2016.