Man-of-war stings reported in Waikiki
Warning signs about an infestation of Portuguese men-of-war were removed Monday afternoon from Ala Moana and Waikiki beaches by city lifeguards.
The signs were posted Monday morning.
Emergency Medical Services paramedics treated a 56-year-old man and a 5-year-old boy who reported stings in Waikiki. They weren’t taken to the hospital.
City lifeguards treated the stings onshore.
Investigation leads to arrest of arson suspect
A Pahoa man was arrested Monday for allegedly setting fire to the house in which he lived after a domestic dispute Sunday night, Hawaii County police said.
The man, 45, and a woman, 41, left the house at about 8 p.m. and were uninjured, police said.
Police said an investigation showed the man had threatened to set fire to the house.
The man was taken to Hilo Medical Center to treat a head injury unrelated to the fire and was later arrested.
Police are asking anyone with information or who may have witnessed the fire to contact Detective Norbert Serrao at 961-2383. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call CrimeStoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona.
Man charged with robbery, theft, assault
A former Hilo man appeared in court Friday on charges he robbed a driver who had given him a ride in Hilo.
Timothy "Timmy" Russ Southern Jr., 26, who has no permanent address, was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree assault and second-degree theft, Hawaii police said Monday. His bail was set at $85,000.
A 68-year-old man told police that at about 1 a.m. May 25, he was assaulted and his wallet was stolen.
Police said Southern had asked the man for a ride, and the driver was taking Southern and a woman to a location in Hilo when the attack occurred.
The victim sustained a serious head injuries and was transferred to an Oahu hospital for treatment.
Police said the victim reported the incident after returning to Hawaii island.
