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Police, Fire, Courts

By Star-Bulletin Staff

Monday, July 10, 2000

Federal grant to give Kauai kids Head Start

A $917,120 federal grant will enable Child and Family Service to administer the Head Start program on Kauai.

The grant will help 144 Kauai children through the comprehensive early-childhood development program.

Head Start sites will be established in Kekaha, Kalaheo, Lihue, Kapaa and on Kauai's North Shore.

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Police, Fire, Courts



By Star-Bulletin staff

Honolulu Police Department Crimestoppers

Three injured, one critically, in 2-car Kalanianaole crash

Three people were injured, one critically, early today in a two-car collision on Kalanianaole Highway at Halemaumau Street in Niu Valley.

Police traffic investigators said speed may have been a contributing factor in the 1:03 a.m. collision in which a black Acura traveling Ewa on Kalanianaole Highway broadsided a Saturn sedan turning left onto Halemaumau.

A man seated in the front seat of the Acura suffered critical injuries and is hospitalized at Queen's. The 19-year-old driver of the Acura and a girl, 15, who was seated in back are listed in guarded condition at Queen's.

A woman who was the lone occupant in the Saturn was treated at Straub Hospital and released.

Boy charged as adult in student's murder

A 17-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with second-degree murder for the May 20 shooting of Farrington High School student Robert Rodemio at an Ewa Village home.

Joel Keoni Brunson of 91-1040 Puamaeole St. was arrested Friday shortly before noon after Family Court waived jurisdiction, clearing the way for him to be charged as an adult.

Brunson is charged with second-degree murder, two firearm offenses and first-degree terroristic threatening. His bail totals $125,000.

Brunson is accused of shooting Robert Rodemio, 18, during a confrontation that occurred between groups at a girl's birthday party.

Armed robber 'escalating' in Manoa Valley crimes

A man who broke into an Oahu Avenue home Saturday morning and robbed two women at gunpoint is a suspect in at least 10 other burglaries in Manoa Valley since June 5.

"He's escalating and confrontations are taking place," said Det. Glenn Muramoto, who investigates burglaries in East Honolulu.

No injuries were reported in Saturday's case.

Police said family members returned home at 1:30 p.m. to find a ladder up against their home. The suspect allegedly pointed a gun at them and fled. The suspect was wearing baggy blue jeans and yellow shoes on Saturday.

Bouncer asked about missing man, released

Police have released a 28-year-old man who was being held on an unrelated outstanding court warrant while being questioned about the disappearance of 23-year-old Carlos Carrillo and the alleged kidnapping of Carrillo's girlfriend.

The man is employed as a bouncer at the Evolution Waikiki nightclub, where Carrillo was last seen early Tuesday morning.

Boy, 14, in critical shape from fall while hiking

A 14-year-old boy, injured in a fall Saturday while hiking in Makaha, is in critical condition today at Queen's Hospital.

The boy and three others were on the mountain near Keeau Beach Park when he slipped.

A companion, 21, was also injured when struck by a falling rock. He was treated at Queen's Hospital and released.

Maili man, 41, allegedly hunted with .357 Magnum

A 41-year-old Maili man was arrested yesterday afternoon for firearm offenses after state conservation officers found him hunting with a handgun in the Tantalus forest area.

The man was in possession of a loaded and unregistered .357 Magnum, police said.