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HPD, HFD give monthly safety reports; residents raise concerns about trespass, fireworks and drug activity
Summary
Honolulu police and fire officials reported December statistics and local enforcement activities; residents asked for follow-up on a trespassed vacant property at 1158 Luna Lilo Street, recurring public smoking near a bar and fireworks enforcement.
Honolulu Police Department Sergeant Wakabashi and Captain Daniel Goh of the Honolulu Fire Department delivered December reports to Neighborhood Board No. 10, citing crime and collision numbers and outlining enforcement and outreach efforts.
HPD summary: Sergeant Wakabashi said motor vehicle thefts totaled seven in December, down from 11 in November, burglaries remained at 16, and thefts rose slightly to 36. He described enforcement actions for blocking intersections and running red lights — teams issuing about 50–70 citations on proactive details — and noted the abandoned-vehicle unit and Department of Transportation were engaged on specific street-safety issues.
Fire report: Captain Goh and firefighter Kiolo Hanohano said the district saw a few rubbish and cooking fires and 15 motor-vehicle collisions in December; the month’s safety message focused on electrical safety in the home and correct use of surge protectors.
Public concerns and follow-up: Residents asked several targeted questions. Ian Ross pressed for an update on repeated trespassing, break-ins and fires at vacant buildings near 1158 Luna Lilo Street; Wakabashi said HPD would follow up and asked for contact information. Residents also reported ongoing public smoking and alleged on-street drug activity around local bars; Wakabashi acknowledged enforcement challenges and said HPD is coordinating with prosecutors and exploring increased drone use to document violations.
No formal actions were taken; officers agreed to follow up with residents off-line.
