2-CAR COLLISION IN KALIHI LEAVES 3 INJURED
DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Three people were injured in a two-car collision on Nihi Street near Ahihi Street in Kalihi at 9:56 last night, said Capt. Warren Aki of the Kalihi Fire Station. Kalihi resident Ken Domingcil said a couple in a Toyota Supra were traveling on Ahihi Street when they struck a red Honda carrying three people. The Toyota then hit a telephone pole and wound up at a 45-degree angle to the ground. The three injured people were taken to Queen's Medical Center: A man, 23, and a man, 28, were in fair condition; a woman, 18, was in guarded condition.
Oahu farmers can try for emergency loans
Oahu farmers who suffered losses as a result of flooding on May 5 and 6 this year may apply for an emergency loan, according to Rueben Flores, state executive director for the Farm Service Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Damage to land, buildings, equipment, livestock, and fruit-bearing trees are examples of losses qualifying a farmer for a loan.
To be eligible, farmers must:
>> Have an established family-sized farm.
>> Have financial and production records.
>> Have had hazard insurance at time of the disaster.
>> Be unable to obtain conventional credit.The application deadline is Feb. 26, 2003. For more information, contact the Farm Service Agency Honolulu office at 483-8600, extension 2.
Box jellyfish warning in effect until Friday
The city Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division has issued a box jellyfish warning for today through Friday.Ala Moana Beach Park and Waikiki Beach are commonly affected areas, as well as Hanauma Bay, Pokai Bay and Makaha Surfing Beach.
Those stung by box jellyfish are advised to flush the sting with copious amounts of white vinegar. Anyone experiencing symptoms such as breathing difficulty, muscle cramps or persistent pain are advised to seek immediate medical attention. Lifeguard stations are supplied to treat a box jellyfish sting.
For information regarding ocean conditions, advisories or warnings, call the Ocean Safety Division at 922-3888 extension 51.
Honolulu attorney publicly reprimanded
The Hawaii Supreme Court Disciplinary Board has publicly reprimanded a 51-year-old Honolulu attorney for failing to act with reasonable diligence in representing two clients.Steve H. Cedillos failed to appear twice as scheduled in District Court on behalf of one client to contest a speeding citation, resulting in a default for his client.
In a paternity case, Cedillos showed up late for trial, and the client was forced to represent himself.
Cedillos was admitted to the Hawaii bar in 1980 and is a graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law.
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>> Glenn Higashi is an aquatic biologist for the Aquatic Resources Division of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. In a photo caption on Page A3 on Monday, his employer was incorrectly identified as the Commission on Water Resource Management. Corrections and clarifications
>> James Arciero is a battalion chief with the Honolulu Fire Department. He was incorrectly identified as James Arrero in a Page A1 story on Monday.
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Managing Editor Frank Bridgewater at 529-4791 or email him at fbridgewater@starbulletin.com.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
HONOLULU
Rubbish fire fills UH dorm with smoke
Burning construction material in a trash container at the University of Hawaii-Manoa sent smoke pouring into the Hale Lokelani dormitory yesterday morning. The high-rise dormitory at 2585 Dole St. had just undergone minor renovation and is unoccupied.Students enrolled in the second summer session are scheduled to begin moving in Friday. The fire was reported at 5:54 a.m., and it took firefighters about 20 minutes to extinguish the flames.
Masked man shoots Palolo resident, 41
A 41-year-old man was in guarded condition this morning at Queen's Medical Center after he was shot last night in his Palolo home by a masked gunman believed to be an acquaintance.Police said the gunman, wearing a ski mask, entered the victim's home on Booth Road about 10:20 p.m., pointed a revolver at a visitor and went to the victim's bedroom. The gunman forced open the door and shot the victim in the stomach and arm.
The gunman was described as 5 feet 11, 220 pounds, and he was wearing a black jacket and knee-length shorts.
WINDWARD OAHU
Former police officer faces assault charge
A retired Honolulu police sergeant turned himself in to be booked for assault yesterday.Detectives said a 49-year-old woman reported the retired sergeant beat her and slashed her with a knife near Kamehameha Highway and Mahinui Road in Kaneohe about 4 p.m. Friday.
The victim reported the retired sergeant grabbed her from behind while she was buying a soft drink from a vending machine, spun her around, then punched and slapped her in the face.
Police said the victim was thrown to the ground and repeatedly slashed with a knife.
Police said the victim had a restraining order against the suspect and that they were involved in an intimate relationship.
The retired sergeant was arrested for second-degree assault and released pending investigation.
Japanese tourist found dead off Lanikai
A Japanese tourist was found dead in waters off Lanikai Beach about 1:22 p.m. yesterday, fire officials said.Police said the victim was snorkeling with his brother. Witnesses said they saw the victim at one point with both arms up, then saw him floating sideways. Another man from San Diego swam out and found the victim, fire officials said.
Woman sought for mail theft, bank fraud
Police and U.S. postal inspectors want help locating Pamie Compehos, who is being sought on a federal grand jury warrant for mail theft and bank fraud, along with several state warrants.
Pamie Compehos: Wanted for a federal grand jury warrant for mail theft and bank fraud
Compehos is also known as Pamela Lai, Pam Campehos and Pamic Sasha Mailani Compehos. She is 40, 5 foot 3, about 170 pounds, with heavy build, brown hair and gray eyes. Police say Compehos is known to frequent the Windward Oahu area.
Anyone with information may call Postal Inspector Keith Silva at 423-3790, CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on a cellular phone.
Kaneohe water main to be repaired today
About a hundred homes in Kaneohe and the Kaneohe Marine Base were without water this morning because of a broken four-inch water main near the intersection of Mokapu Boulevard and Aikahi Loop.The break forced Board of Water Supply repair crews to shut down a 20-inch main. The break was reported about 4:30 p.m. yesterday, but repair crews were not able to isolate it till about 8 p.m.
The break was expected to be repaired today.
