comscore Police arrest man for allegedly threatening bus driver | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Top News

Police arrest man for allegedly threatening bus driver

Honolulu Star-Advertiser logo
Unlimited access to premium stories for as low as $12.95 /mo.
Get It Now
  • COURTESY HPD

    Dell Lee Kenela was charged with interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle.

A 49-year-old homeless man was charged Tuesday after he allegedly threatened a city bus driver with rope that had a metal nut tied to its end, and then damaged the bus.

Police said that at 1:30 p.m. Dell Lee Kenela threatened a 41-year-old bus driver while the bus en route in Mililani Mauka. After the driver made an unscheduled stop to let the suspect get off the bus, the suspect damaged a window and the rear of the vehicle.

Police later found the suspect on Meheula Parkway and arrested him on suspicion of interferring with the operator of a transit vehicle, a felony, and third-degree criminal property damage. His bail was set at $20,000.

Comments (4)

By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines.

Having trouble with comments? Learn more here.

Leave a Reply

Click here to see our full coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. Submit your coronavirus news tip.

Be the first to know
Get web push notifications from Star-Advertiser when the next breaking story happens — it's FREE! You just need a supported web browser.
Subscribe for this feature

Scroll Up