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By Star-Bulletin Staff
ISLE SOLDIERS IN
PHILIPPINE WAR GAMES|
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soldiers from Hawaii have been in the northern Philippines lately to participate in the joint U.S.-Philippines military exercise dubbed "Balikatan '03" at the sprawling Philippine army training ground at Fort Magsaysay. Among those from Hawaii involved is U.S. Army Pfc. Kevin Larsen, a forward observer, who prepared yesterday to snipe at an "enemy" position. About 1,200 U.S. troops and more than 2,500 Philippine soldiers are taking part in the annual two-week military exercise.
>> Suzanne White of Arcadia Retirement Residence has been named president of the board of CSI Inc. CSI's name was printed incorrectly on Page C2 on April 30. Corrections and clarifications
>> The state of Hawaii is not responsible for repayment of the special-purpose revenue bonds for Hawaiian Electric Co. and subsidiary Hawaii Electric Light Co. The bonds are insured by XL Capital Assurance, which would be responsible for payment of principal and interest due to bondholders if the utility firms defaulted. An article on Page A3 Thursday incorrectly said the state would pay if the firms defaulted.
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Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers HONOLULU
Police searching for Kapahulu bank robber
Police are searching for a man who robbed American Savings Bank at 737 Kapahulu Ave. at 11:30 a.m. yesterday.The man used a demand note to get money from a teller and fled with cash, police said. He is described as in his 20s, 5 feet 8 to 5 feet 10, 160 pounds, with slim build and fair complexion. He was clean shaven; with dark, curly short hair, and a silver ring in his lower lip.
Police said he also is suspected of robbing Bank of Hawaii's University branch on March 26.
Anyone with information can call Detective Brian Johnson at 692-4602 or CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on a wireless phone.
Traffic incident leads to attack with hammer
A man was attacked with a hammer this morning as the result of a road rage incident, police said.The victim, who suffered minor cuts on his back, called police from the Makiki 7-Eleven store at 2028 Wilder Ave. about 4 a.m. He told police the injuries resulted from a confrontation following a traffic incident.
Boy, 8, accused of sex assault on girl
Police arrested an 8-year-old boy at a Kalihi elementary school yesterday for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a classmate.Police said the boy dragged an 8-year-old girl to the bathroom, restrained her on the floor and assaulted her.
The boy was released pending further investigation.
Youth picked up in sexual assault case
Police arrested a 15-year-old boy yesterday after he allegedly touched a 13-year-old Kalihi girl inappropriately.The girl told her school counselor a boy she knew had touched her about 2 a.m. yesterday at her home on Laumaile Street.
Police arrested him for third-degree sexual assault.
He was released pending further investigation.
LEEWARD OAHU
Soldier allegedly assaults his wife
Police charged a 22-year-old Schofield Barrack's soldier yesterday with sexually assaulting his wife after she asked him for a divorce.The soldier, arrested at the couple's Ewa home, was not identified. He was arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill his wife and assaulted her.
CENTRAL OAHU
Mililani man critical after being stabbed
A 37-year-old Mililani man was taken to Queen's Medical Center in critical condition last night with a stab wound to his belly.The victim reported that a man attacked him at a bus stop near Kamehameha Highway and Lanikuhana Avenue, and he walked to his ex-wife's home for help.
ATV rider found near Waialua High dies
A 19-year-old Mililani man, who was found lifeless after riding an all-terrain vehicle, died yesterday.
The victim, who was not wearing helmet, was riding the vehicle about 4:30 p.m., police said, and his brother found his body about 8 p.m. on a private property behind Waialua High School.
Police said he apparently died in an accident and foul play is not suspected.
