Man accused of trying to run over police officers in Kalihi is arrested

Man accused of trying to run over police officers in Kalihi is arrested

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A man accused of attempting to run over police officers in Kalihi was arrested Friday.

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According to the Honolulu Police Department, at around 6 p.m., officers observed a man working on a vehicle that was partially blocking the roadway.

Officers said as they approached to investigate, the suspect, a 42-year-old man, quickly entered the vehicle and then allegedly drove directly toward one officer, then reversed toward a second officer.

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HPD said the suspect vehicle did hit an unmarked police vehicle.

No officers were injured.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the first degree on a law enforcement officer and resisting an order to stop.

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The investigation is ongoing.

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