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Federal authorities have charged two brothers from Kalihi after seizing more than forty firearms during an investigation involving multiple agencies. The men face several counts related to illegal weapon possession following recovery of items such as an Uzi submachine gun and silenced rifles.
Read more →Honolulu man convicted of child exploitation and sex trafficking offenses
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A Honolulu man was convicted on multiple counts related to child exploitation involving five minors between 2019 and 2020. Authorities say he used online platforms to contact victims before abusing them across several locations on Oahu.
Read more →Second man charged in murder related to methamphetamine trafficking in Hawaii
March 10, 2026
A second man has been charged for his alleged involvement in a murder tied to methamphetamine trafficking in Hawaii. Authorities say surveillance footage helped link both suspects to the crime scene. Officials emphasize their ongoing commitment to addressing violent crimes related to drug activity.
Read more →California man sentenced to over five years for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
March 10, 2026
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Read more →Former corrections officer sentenced to over five years for child pornography possession
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Read more →United States alleges Michael J. Miske committed suicide to obstruct forfeiture proceeding
March 9, 2026
Federal prosecutors have moved to amend their civil forfeiture complaint against Michael J. Miske after uncovering evidence suggesting he conspired with others so he could commit suicide in prison using smuggled fentanyl and block asset seizure efforts worth over $20 million. Authorities say this move aims at preventing criminals from dictating what happens with illegally obtained property.
Read more →Military lawyer convicted for attempted enticement and exploitation involving minors
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A federal jury in Honolulu has convicted Ross Andrew Brown, a 44-year-old military lawyer and Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps, on charges related to attempted sexual enticement and exploitation of...
Read more →Former Navy petty officer sentenced for possession of violent child pornography
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Rumaldo Valdez, a 22-year-old former Navy Petty Officer Third Class stationed on Oahu, has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
Read more →Oahu man sentenced to over 14 years for drug trafficking and firearm possession
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Douglas Neddles Keikilani Junior Manago, a 46-year-old resident of Ewa Beach, was sentenced to 178 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for possessing methamphetamine and a firearm as a convicted felon.
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