Suspect in Noland death charged with manslaughter

Honolulu police have charged a 58-year-old homeless man in connection with the beating death of longtime Honolulu sportscaster John Noland.

Mark Coleman was charged Saturday with manslaughter after police confirmed via security video that he and Noland had been involved in an altercation that ended with Noland being struck several times then falling to the pavement and hitting his head.

Noland, 60, was found unresponsive on the sidewalk fronting 1153 Maunakea St. on June 9. He died Friday at The Queen’s Medical Center, where he had been on life support.

Coleman was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder and two outstanding warrants after he was located a few blocks from where the fatal encounter happened.

He is being held in lieu of $300,000 bail.

Women swept from ledge, rescued at Sandy Beach

Honolulu lifeguards rescued two women Saturday afternoon after they were knocked off a ledge and into the ocean by high surf near Halona Blowhole at Sandy Beach.

According to an Ocean Safety report, a witness at the scene jumped in after the women to help keep them calm while another witness called 911. Surf was reportedly rough at the time, with wave heights of 6 to 10 feet.

Lifeguards brought both women back to shore, where they were transferred to the care of Emergency Medical Services personnel.

Paramedics treated the women for multiple injuries and transported them both in serious condition to an emergency room.

According to Ocean Safety, the ledge on which the women were standing is restricted.