Illegal fireworks complaints growing across Oahu
Honolulu Police Department officials said Wednesday hundreds of fireworks violations are being reported on Oahu before fireworks are permitted between 9 p.m. Dec. 31 and 1 a.m. Jan. 1.
Police Maj. Allan Nagata said at the end of November, police had received about 216 telephone calls related to fireworks complaints.
During a news conference Wednesday afternoon outside police headquarters, Nagata encouraged the public to report any fireworks violations.
He said the complaints can remain anonymous but that police would appreciate as much detail as possible in order to located those violating fireworks ordinances, including the address and description of the person violating the law.
Police issued 151 citations related to fireworks between Dec. 26, 2015 and Jan 2, 2016, Nagata said.
In the same period, police arrested five persons, including two adults and three juveniles. and also receive 1,500 calls through 911.
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Honolulu police also confiscated 2,884 pounds of fireworks.
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Build a wall to keep them out!
It is actually encouraging that residents are now taking action against these offenders. We as a community need to do our part and not expect law enforcement to do everything. At the same time we need punishment that will actually deter these offenders.
People been using illegal fireworks since BEFORE Thanksgiving. Still going off every so often, now.
Like a war zone on Oahu all night!