Officials say Waikiki crime is down while business want more police presence
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KHON2— WAIKIKI (KHON2) -- It has been 18 months since officials launched Safe and Sound Waikiki, an initiative to combat crime in the heart of Waikiki's tourism district with help from the community. Officials said crime is down overall, but some businesses still hope for more police presence. Honolulu police Maj. James Slayter said Safe and []
WDTN—Ex-police officer wanted in 2 killings and kidnapping shoots, kills self in Oregon, police say. SEATTLE (AP) — A former Washington state police officer wanted after killing two people, including his ex-wife, was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday. His 1-year-old baby, who was with him, was taken safely into custody by Oregon State Police troopers. The troopers began chasing the []
New Haven Register—CT State police on scene of disturbance in Colchester, officials say. COLCHESTER — Connecticut State Police are on the scene of an incident on Norwich Avenue, officials say. CSP said Troopers from Troop K responded to reports of a disturbance in the area of Norwich Avenue at 6:21 p.m. Police said the investigation is "active, fluid and ongoing," but did not release any other information.
Los Angeles Times—Trio of suspects burglarized 131 businesses, many of them small restaurants, police say. Los Angeles police arrested three people who they said burglarized and targeted as many as 131 commercial businesses throughout L.A. County, many of them independent and family-owned restaurants. Between March and June 2023, police said, three people they came to name the “Punch Crew” burglarized several restaurants, including several that served Asian and Eastern cuisine. The restaurants were often small and family-owned, and the suspects stole about $80,000 from various businesses and caused...