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Catering exec faces multiple tax charges

A Honolulu catering company has been indicted for allegedly failing to file annual state withholding tax returns from 1999 to 2001.

John D. Miura, corporate officer for JS&B Catering Inc., was also charged with second-degree theft for allegedly failing to deposit the state taxes withheld from employees for 2001.

Miura as an individual was also charged with filing fraudulent personal income tax returns for the same period and with second-degree theft for allegedly falsely claiming on his 2001 tax return that he paid state withholding taxes of $2,792.

Miura could not be reached for comment.

Failure to file is punishable by one year of imprisonment for each tax year and a fine of up to $25,000 or $100,000 for a corporation. Filing a fraudulent tax return is punishable by up to three years' imprisonment for each year and a fine of up to $100,000. Second-degree theft carries a penalty of five years in prison and $10,000 in fines.

Kokua Kalihi Valley gets $150,000 grant

Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services has been awarded a $150,000 Office Minority Health grant under the Bilingual/Bicultural Service Demonstration Program.

U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka announced the funds would be used to improve linguistic skills and cultural understanding among health care staff members serving residents with limited English proficiency.

UH med school seeks to fill prep program

The University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine is seeking applicants who are interested in becoming physicians in Hawaii or the Pacific.

The Imi Ho'ola Post-Baccalaureate Program is recruiting candidates for the upcoming 2005-2006 school year.

The 12-month curriculum prepares participants for the challenges of medical school through seminars, lectures and workshops to develop critical thinking and learning skills. The application deadline is Jan. 14.

To be eligible, candidates must be from a disadvantaged background, be highly motivated and have demonstrated a commitment to serve areas in need in Hawaii and the Pacific.

Contact Roy Inouye or Dr. Nanette Judd at 956-3466, or write to the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine, Imi Ho'ola Post-Baccalaureate Program, 1960 East-West Road, Biomed C-203, Honolulu, HI 96822.

[Taking Notice]

» Nicole Yamaguchi of Iolani School attended the Presidential Classroom Future World Leaders Summit this summer in Washington, D.C.

» Doctoral English student Ku'ualoha Ho'omanawanui of Kauai, now at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, was one of 35 in the nation to receive the Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship this year. She received $21,000 to support her research and analysis of literature about the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele, and on publishing and translation during 19th-century Hawaii.

» ASSETS School, which serves gifted and/or dyslexic children, is celebrating almost 50 years of existence with two national accreditation certificates, and is one of only a few schools in the nation to have both. Both its K-8 and high school programs, which enroll more than 400 students, are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, and by the Academy of Gorton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, one of the leading organizations in the nation for the treatment of dyslexia.

» Carlos Juarez, associate professor of political science and program chairman in the College of International Studies at Hawaii Pacific University, has been appointed acting dean of International Studies. He replaced Jeanne Rellahan, who went to the College of Arts and Sciences at Finlandia University in Michigan.

Police, Fire, Courts

By Star-Bulletin staff

LEEWARD OAHU

14-year-old arrested after Waianae burglary

Police arrested a 14-year-old Waianae boy for suspicion of burglary after officers reviewed a surveillance camera videotape.

Police said a Waianae man, 46, checked his house about 11:30 a.m. Friday and discovered some items missing. He called police, who then viewed the tape from his surveillance camera.

After an investigation, police arrested the boy for suspicion of first-degree burglary. He was released pending investigation.

HONOLULU

Suspect is charged with murder attempt

Honolulu police yesterday arrested a 22-year-old man who allegedly almost killed another man with a bat during a fight two months ago.

Police said the incident occurred on the 2800 block of Kapiolani Boulevard on Aug. 29 and involved 12 to 15 men who got into a gang fight.

Several suspects had weapons.

Police said a 25-year-old male was struck with a bat several times in his head and was left unconscious by the suspect, who fled.

Police later found out the suspect's identity and charged him yesterday for second-degree attempted murder. He is being held in lieu of $75,000 bail.

NORTH SHORE

Man allegedly attacks his former girlfriend

Police were looking for a 34-year-old man who allegedly entered his 30-year-old ex-girlfriend's Haleiwa home while she slept Sunday.

Police said the man restrained the woman about 4:15 a.m. but fled before police arrived. He faces arrest on first-degree burglary, kidnapping and attempted first-degree sexual assault.

Burglary suspect turns himself in

A suspect wanted for questioning in a number of military home burglaries in the last two months turned himself in to Honolulu police earlier this week.

Richard K. Pauline was wanted on probation revocation and contempt of court warrants when he turned himself in to police custody Sunday at 3 a.m. He has a felony terroristic-threatening conviction after he brandished a knife while stealing items from a boat at Waianae Boat Harbor in July 2002.

Honolulu Police Department Crimestoppers

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Newswatch Police, Fire, Courts Star-Bulletin staff and wire Catering exec faces multiple tax charges A Honolulu catering company has been indicted for allegedly failing to file annual state withholding tax returns from 1999 to 2001. John D. Miura, corporate officer for JS&B Catering Inc., was also charged with second-degree theft for allegedly failing to deposit the state taxes withheld from employees for 2001. Miura as an individual was also charged with filing fraudulent personal income tax returns for the same period and with second-degree theft for allegedly falsely claiming on his 2001 tax return that he paid state withholding taxes of $2,792. Miura could not be reached for comment. Failure to file is punishable by one year of imprisonment for each tax year and a fine of up to $25,000 or $100,000 for a corporation. Filing a fraudulent tax return is punishable by up to three years' imprisonment for each year and a fine of up to $100,000. Second-degree theft carries a penalty of five years in prison and $10,000 in fines. Kokua Kalihi Valley gets $150,000 grant Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services has been awarded a $150,000 Office Minority Health grant under the Bilingual/Bicultural Service Demonstration Program. U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka announced the funds would be used to improve linguistic skills and cultural understanding among health care staff members serving residents with limited English proficiency. UH med school seeks to fill prep program The University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine is seeking applicants who are interested in becoming physicians in Hawaii or the Pacific. The Imi Ho'ola Post-Baccalaureate Program is recruiting candidates for the upcoming 2005-2006 school year. The 12-month curriculum prepares participants for the challenges of medical school through seminars, lectures and workshops to develop critical thinking and learning skills. The application deadline is Jan. 14. To be eligible, candidates must be from a disadvantaged background, be highly motivated and have demonstrated a commitment to serve areas in need in Hawaii and the Pacific. Contact Roy Inouye or Dr. Nanette Judd at 956-3466, or write to the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine, Imi Ho'ola Post-Baccalaureate Program, 1960 East-West Road, Biomed C-203, Honolulu, HI 96822. BACK TO TOP \| [Taking Notice] » Nicole Yamaguchi of Iolani School attended the Presidential Classroom Future World Leaders Summit this summer in Washington, D.C. » Doctoral English student Ku'ualoha Ho'omanawanui of Kauai, now at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, was one of 35 in the nation to receive the Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship this year. She received $21,000 to support her research and analysis of literature about the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele, and on publishing and translation during 19th-century Hawaii. » ASSETS School, which serves gifted and/or dyslexic children, is celebrating almost 50 years of existence with two national accreditation certificates, and is one of only a few schools in the nation to have both. Both its K-8 and high school programs, which enroll more than 400 students, are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, and by the Academy of Gorton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, one of the leading organizations in the nation for the treatment of dyslexia. » Carlos Juarez, associate professor of political science and program chairman in the College of International Studies at Hawaii Pacific University, has been appointed acting dean of International Studies. He replaced Jeanne Rellahan, who went to the College of Arts and Sciences at Finlandia University in Michigan. Police, Fire, Courts By Star-Bulletin staff LEEWARD OAHU 14-year-old arrested after Waianae burglary Police arrested a 14-year-old Waianae boy for suspicion of burglary after officers reviewed a surveillance camera videotape. Police said a Waianae man, 46, checked his house about 11:30 a.m. Friday and discovered some items missing. He called police, who then viewed the tape from his surveillance camera. After an investigation, police arrested the boy for suspicion of first-degree burglary. He was released pending investigation. HONOLULU Suspect is charged with murder attempt Honolulu police yesterday arrested a 22-year-old man who allegedly almost killed another man with a bat during a fight two months ago. Police said the incident occurred on the 2800 block of Kapiolani Boulevard on Aug. 29 and involved 12 to 15 men who got into a gang fight. Several suspects had weapons. Police said a 25-year-old male was struck with a bat several times in his head and was left unconscious by the suspect, who fled. Police later found out the suspect's identity and charged him yesterday for second-degree attempted murder. He is being held in lieu of $75,000 bail. NORTH SHORE Man allegedly attacks his former girlfriend Police were looking for a 34-year-old man who allegedly entered his 30-year-old ex-girlfriend's Haleiwa home while she slept Sunday. Police said the man restrained the woman about 4:15 a.m. but fled before police arrived. He faces arrest on first-degree burglary, kidnapping and attempted first-degree sexual assault. Burglary suspect turns himself in A suspect wanted for questioning in a number of military home burglaries in the last two months turned himself in to Honolulu police earlier this week. Richard K. Pauline was wanted on probation revocation and contempt of court warrants when he turned himself in to police custody Sunday at 3 a.m. He has a felony terroristic-threatening conviction after he brandished a knife while stealing items from a boat at Waianae Boat Harbor in July 2002. Honolulu Police Department Crimestoppers	— ADVERTISEMENTS — — ADVERTISEMENTS —