A 40-year-old man was in serious condition Tuesday after he came in contact with a power line while picking lychee in Wahiawa.
An Emergency Medical Services spokeswoman said paramedics took the man in serious condition to a hospital with possible electrical injuries.
At about 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, two dozen firefighters responded to 1314 Glen Ave. and found the man 25 feet up in a tree, Honolulu Fire Capt. David Jenkins said. The victim had been calling for help after coming into contact with the energized power line and someone called firefighters, Jenkins said.
Hawaiian Electric Co. shut off power in the area and sent a technician to confirm the power lines were de-energized, he said.
Firefighters advised the man to stay in place until the technician checked the lines, but the man climbed down on his own, Jenkins said.
Once clear of the electrical hazard, firefighters assessed the man and transferred him to paramedics. Jenkins said a fruit-picking pole was found on the ground nearby.
Man arrested in alleged sex assault in Kalihi
Police arrested a 42-year-old man Tuesday afternoon for allegedly sexually assaulting a 55-year-old woman in Kalihi.
The woman reported she was sexually assaulted by the suspect between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday.
The man was later identified and arrested on suspicion of second-degree sexual assault.
Suspect arrested in Mililani fire, theft
Police on Tuesday arrested a 24-year-old man suspected of causing a fire at a Mililani store on March 10.
Police arrested the man at a house in Mililani on suspicion of first-degree arson and fourth-degree theft.
The arson is connected to the theft, police said.
Police released the man Tuesday, but he remains a suspect in the case and police are continuing to investigate.
Alleged backpack thief caught in Chinatown
Police arrested a 25-year-old man after he allegedly stole a backpack from a 48-year-old man in Chinatown.
Just after 4:55 a.m. Monday, police said the victim was sleeping on the sidewalk with the backpack underneath him when the suspect grabbed the bag and fled.
Police located the 25-year-old man nearby shortly after and arrested him on suspicion of second-degree theft.
Woman arrested in Waianae man’s assault
Police arrested a 32-year-old woman after she allegedly assaulted a 70-year-old man in Waianae.
At about 10 a.m. Monday, police said the suspect assaulted the victim with a dangerous instrument, causing injury.
Police found the woman in Waianae and arrested her on suspicion of second-degree assault and two outstanding warrants.
