NEXT STOP...EH, WHERE'S ZIPPY'S?
Kaneohe Zippy's has not disappeared from the face of the earth, in spite of appearances. The familiar location, closed on Easter Sunday night, has temporarily relocated to William Henry Road makai of Kamehameha Hwy. (behind American Savings Bank)."We occupy the old Fuji's Delicatessen," said Zippy's Restaurants Director of Information Systems and Marketing Charlene Kim. She said the temporary space is big, despite appearances from the road.
The old Zippy's was torn down to make way for a new Zippy's that is scheduled to be open in November of this year, she said.
--Erika Engle, Star-Bulletin
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Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
Waianae man critically injured in car crash
A 19-year-old Waianae man was in critical condition this morning at the Queen's Medical Center from injuries suffered in a one-car traffic accident near Keaau Beach Park last night.The man was a front seat passenger in a car that was traveling town bound on Farrington Highway about 7:19 p.m. when the four-door sedan went off the roadway, climbed an embankment and flipped, ejecting the man. The man was not wearing a seat belt.
The driver received minor injuries. Two rear-seat passengers were not injured. Police suspect speed and alcohol use contributed to the accident.
Fire damages Waikele townhouse this morning
Fire at a townhouse in Waikele this morning damaged a bedroom and living room on one second-floor unit and caused possible smoke damage to an adjoining apartment.Honolulu firefighters responding to the 6:19 a.m. alarm at 94-610 Lumiaina St. got the fire under control in minutes and extinguished in a half hour. There was no report of injuries.
Suspects sought in shooting, car crash
Police are looking for a suspect who may have been involved in a drive-by shooting then got into a traffic accident yesterday morning. Police said the incident occurred at 4 a.m. outside a Kona Street bar near 88 Piikoi St.Police said it appears the suspect or suspects fired shots, fled mauka on Piikoi in a gray Toyota, then eventually hit a street light pole at Kapiolani Boulevard and Pensacola Street.
Police said the suspect or suspects fled on foot and that two bullet casings were found in the Toyota.
In connection with the investigation, police said they want to question Arthur Birano. Birano is described as a 30-year-old male, 5 feet 7 inches, 150 pounds and has tattoos on his upper right arm and chest. Birano is also known as Lance, William and Ehukai.
Tips help capture man wanted for harassment
Tips to CrimeStoppers led to the arrest of a man wanted for multiple cases of harassment. Pearl City police officers arrested Gary Clyde Santos yesterday in Waipio.An arrest warrant was issued for Santos on March 22 after he failed to appear at trial for at least five cases of harassment in which he was alleged to have called teenage males about bodybuilding oil.
No foul play in death of infant, police say
Honolulu police detectives said the death of a 5-month-old baby girl appears to have no signs of foul play. The infant died Monday at 2:15 p.m. in Hawaii Kai.Police said the child was left with her caretaker, who found her unresponsive after lunch. According to police, the caretaker said the child was placed face down on a pillow to nap. Police said 15 minutes later the child was found unresponsive and blue.
Man found dead near lobby of Grand Wailea
WAILUKU >> A 37-year-old man believed to be a U.S. mainland visitor was found dead near the fourth-floor lobby of the Grand Wailea Hotel.Hotel security guards found the man's body on a walkway on the south side of the lobby about 7:20 a.m. yesterday.
Maui police officers have classified the incident as a miscellaneous death, pending an autopsy today.
Acting Police Capt. Glenn Cuomo said there were no apparent indications of foul play and the man may have fallen accidentally from the ninth floor or committed suicide.
3 escape Ewa Beach fire causing $50,000 damage
An adult and two children were in their Ewa Beach home while flames consumed their garage yesterday evening.All escaped unharmed. Fire officials said the alarm at 91-095 Parish Drive came in at 4:24 p.m.
The fire was brought under control in less than 20 minutes, said Fire Department spokesman Capt. Richard Soo.
Fire investigators said one of the children started the fire by the side of the garage while playing with matches. Damage to the home, garage and its contents is estimated at $50,000.
Ewa man arrested for allegedly beating wife
Police arrested the husband of a Varona Village woman who they said beat her early Monday. The victim was taken to the St. Francis Medical Center-West emergency room after the assault happened at 12:20 a.m., according to police.The suspect was arrested at the couple's Lei Aloalo Street address at 12:45 that morning. Police said assault charges are pending.
Hilo police seek help in assault and robbery
HILO >> Police are asking for the public's help with an assault and robbery of a 21-year-old man in downtown Hilo Monday.The victim was walking over Puueo Bridge shortly before noon, taking his rent money to a bank, when another man hit him in the head, grabbed his wallet and ran.
The attacker was described as about 5 feet 9 inches, 170 pounds, wearing a white T-shirt and light-colored pants. Anyone with information is asked to call 961-2213 or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.
