Alleged threat to motorist leads to arrest

Police arrested a 28-year-old man who allegedly pointed what appeared to be a gun at a motorist in an apparent case of road rage Monday.

The incident happened just before 1 p.m. in the Ala Moana area following an accident.

Police said the 45-year-old victim walked out of his car to assess damage to his vehicle when the suspect drove by the victim, pointed a replica gun at him and allegedly threatened him.

Officers located the suspect on Kapiolani Boulevard near Ala Moana Center and arrested him on suspicion of first-degree terroristic threatening and two weapon-related violations.

The suspect was released pending further investigation.

Help sought in death of newspaper seller

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the person or persons responsible for the death of a 70-year-old newspaper seller.

Thaddeus "Ted" Pirga Jr., a popular newspaper vendor in the Kai­muki area, was fatally stabbed at about 4 a.m. Sunday in front of Cafe Miro, 3446 Wai­alae Ave., where he sold the Hono­lulu Star-Advertiser.

Pirga’s daughter, Tracy Dwire, said her father’s wallet and keys were still on him when he was found on the sidewalk. Paramedics took Pirga in critical condition to a hospital, where he died.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime­Stop­pers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on a cellphone. Crime­Stop­pers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect.