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By Star-Bulletin Staff
Hearing set in death of former Hawaii man
LAS VEGAS >> A motorist accused of being drunk when he ran over and killed a former Hawaii man riding a bicycle with his son had a blood-alcohol level three times the Nevada legal limit, a prosecutor said Thursday.Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Ann Zimmerman set Michael Krivak's preliminary hearing for May 12, and did not set bail. Krivak remains in custody at the Clark County Detention Center.
Krivak, 40, of San Juan County, N.M., could face 70 years in prison if convicted of felony driving under the influence resulting in death and leaving the scene of an accident, Deputy District Attorney James Hartsell said. Krivak was also charged Thursday with reckless driving and involuntary manslaughter.
Former Hawaii resident Chris Holt of Las Vegas, 44, was killed and his son, Chance, 8, was seriously hurt in a crash allegedly caused by Krivak. A funeral was planned for yesterday in Las Vegas.
Hartsell said blood tests following an April 15 string of at least four hit-and-run crashes in a northwest Las Vegas neighborhood showed Krivak's blood-alcohol level was 0.338 percent and 0.329 percent.
The legal blood-alcohol limit for drivers in Nevada is 0.10 percent.
Zimmerman appointed a Clark County public defender to represent Krivak, who was not asked to enter a plea during his brief arraignment on Thursday.
Krivak has five previous drunken driving convictions since 1992 in Hobbs and Aztec, N.M. He was paroled in December after serving 10 months in a New Mexico prison.
Punana Leo benefit features fun of ocean
The ocean is the theme of a family event at the Bishop Museum today to benefit Punana Leo preschools.The fifth annual E Malama I Ke Kai Family Ocean Festival will feature exhibits and activities by the Waikiki Aquarium, Hawaii Nature Center, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Children's crafts, games and inflatable fun rides, a silent auction, local craft vendors and food booths will be available.
Local bands including Kainani Kahaunaele, Keawa Lopes and Lehuakea, Maunalua, Kupa'aina, Kilinahe, 'O Wai La, Koahe, Junior Kekuewa and children from Punana Leo will entertain.
Presale tickets for a family of four are $10. Keiki three and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at Bishop Museum and selected Punana Leo schools. Call 847-8290 to charge by phone. Tickets at the door are $7.50.
For more information, call Manu Williams or Kalei Hashimoto at 536-7999.
Wahiawa hosts talk on doctor-aided suicide
Panelists will discuss both sides of the physician-assisted suicide issue at a community forum at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the Hale Koa building, Wahiawa Recreation Center, 1139-A Kilani Ave.Neighborhood Board Number 26 is presenting the panel discussion to gauge community feelings on the controversial issue.
Speaking for death with dignity will be Dr. Robert Nathanson, founder of Hawaii Physicians for Assisted Dying, and Roland Halpern, member of Compassion in Dying Federation.
Speaking for pain management for terminally ill patients will be Kelly M. Rosati, Hawaii Family Forum executive director, and Dr. Gerald McKenna, former president of Hawaii Medical Association.
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Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
LEEWARD OAHU
Medical examiner says baby's death is homicide
The medical examiner has classified the death of a 2-year-old Waipahu boy as a homicide.Jose M. Flores died of head injuries consistent with "child abuse and other maltreatment," according to an autopsy report. Police said the baby died of "shaken baby syndrome."
Late Friday morning, police arrested Flores' 22-year-old baby sitter but later released her pending a full investigation.
Homicide Lt. Bill Kato told reporters Friday that Maria Flores dropped her son off at the sitter's home about 6:45 Tuesday morning. The suspect took care of the boy and her own children in the Ewa Beach home she shared with her brother and boyfriend.
When Flores' boyfriend picked the boy up at about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, the child was having trouble breathing and unable to wake up.
The child was taken by ambulance to Tripler Medical Center where he died Thursday morning.
HONOLULU
Scam e-mail claims to be from Saddam's son
Saddam Hussein's son Uday is living near Kansas City, an e-mail received by the Star-Bulletin says. For the favor of helping him get his hands on $78.5 million in a Swiss Bank in Mexico City, Uday will pay you $3,140,000.It's a scam, says Letha De Caires, coordinator of Oahu Crime Stoppers.
But a scam with amusing twists.
"I am currently residing in simple worker housing in the vicinity of Kansas City, MO., with a number of loyal fedayeen militia," the Uday of the e-mail says.
"Imperial forces of the United States and their British lackey's have taken control of certain sections of my country against the express will of all freedom-loving peoples and the United Nation. This temporary setback will be remedied in due course," the e-mail says.
De Caires points out that it's not all humor. Such scams generally want the recipient to provide money before getting a reward. An Oahu resident lost $20,000 in one of these scams recently, she said. Anyone receiving such a message can inform CrimeStoppers at 955-8300.
Kalihi man arrested for alleged assault
A 22-year-old Kalihi man was arrested and charged Thursday with second-degree assault for allegedly punching a 28-year-old Makiki man.Police said the victim lost two teeth and fell to the ground unconscious. He was taken to Queen's Medical Center with a lacerated lip, a serious concussion and numerous abrasions on his face, police said.
Police said the victim was attacked at Waiakamilo Road and Kalani Street, and his attacker fled. The suspect was arrested later after the victim identified him in a photographic lineup. He was being held in lieu of $25,000 bail.
