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Leash your dog at the beach
The state says it is receiving a number of complaints about dogs running loose on beaches.
State Department of Land & Natural Resources Enforcement Chief Gary Moniz said complaints include instances of dogs approaching children, barking and defecating on beaches.
"People think that the law does not apply to them and they can run on the beach with their loose dogs whenever they want," Moniz said. "The truth is that the leash laws are very clear. There is no place for dogs loose on public beaches."
To report a leash law violation, call the department at 587-0077.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staff
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM
Lifeguard rescue craft operator Mark Dombroski launched his jet ski with the help of firemen Jack Bredin, Kimo Oliveira and Chris Nolan yesterday at Kaunala Beach. The team went in search of a swimmer who disappeared Wednesday at about 11 a.m.NORTH SHORE
Crews to resume search for swimmer off Velzyland
Honolulu fire rescue crews plan to continue their search today for a missing swimmer who was last seen at 11 a.m. Wednesday standing on a reef near the surf spot Velzyland on the North Shore.
Rescue crews looked for the missing male in his 50s until 2 p.m. yesterday but had to quit because of bad weather.
The swimmer is a tourist from England, fire officials said.
HONOLULU
Man arrested for alleged Liliha assault
Police arrested a 46-year-old man Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree burglary and second-degree robbery for allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's Liliha house and assaulting her.
Police said that on Jan. 7 at about 4:35 a.m., the man arrived at his ex-girlfriend's house and removed a window screen, broke several glass louvers and crawled through the kitchen window.
He then confronted her in the living room and assaulted her, police said.
HPD seeks 17-year-old juvenile escapee
Honolulu police and the Office of Youth Services are asking for the public's help in finding a juvenile escapee who may be a threat to himself and others, according to detectives.
Robert DeCastro, 17, of the Big Island, suffers from a medical condition that requires medication, and was last seen on Feb. 11. Police said DeCastro has an outstanding warrant for running away from the youth program in Kaneohe and has been known to become violent when not taking his medicine.
Because of juvenile confidentiality laws, police cannot share DeCastro's record with the public.
DeCastro is 5 foot 10 inches tall, weighs about 240 pounds and has blue eyes and shaved brown hair. He also has a scar above his left eye, a four-letter profanity tattooed across the knuckles of his left hand and wears black glasses.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on a cellular phone.
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