JAMM AQUINO / JAN. 1
An investigator examines the scene of the deadly fireworks explosion on Keaka Drive in Aliamanu on New Year’s Day. Police arrested two suspects today in connection to the blast that killed four people and injured dozens.
Honolulu police arrested a 33-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man in connection with the Jan. 1 Aliamanu fireworks explosion that killed four people.
According to a Honolulu Police Department highlight today, more than “20 witnesses were located and interviewed, digital evidence was reviewed and examined, and many hours of surveillance video were recovered and reviewed” since the fatal blast that also injured dozens.
“The suspects attended the New Year’s Eve gathering at the Keaka Street home. While at the gathering, they ignited illegal fireworks and also allowed their three children, ages 15, 10, and one, to ignite illegal fireworks. The youngest child was injured during the explosion and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment before being released,” HPD said.
Today at 2:30 p.m., Ruben T. Mateo and Jewel Ann Quines Cabras were arrested at 4144 Keaka Drive on suspicion of first-degree reckless endangering, first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, and three fireworks offenses.
“The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are forthcoming,” according to police.
Detectives determined that on shortly after midnight Jan. 1, a person who was attending the party “lit an aerial cake on the driveway leading to the carport.” The “cake,” filled with illegals aerials, fell on its side, and aerials shot into two crates that contained additional cake fireworks, setting off an explosion, police said.
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On July 5th, a tragic incident occurred in Aliamanu that resulted in a fatal fireworks explosion. Now, authorities have made a breakthrough in the case as a man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The explosion, which claimed the life of one individual and caused extensive damage to surrounding properties, shocked the community and sparked an intense investigation by law enforcement officials. After weeks of diligent work, the suspects were identified and apprehended, bringing a sense of closure to the devastated neighborhood.
While details of the arrests have not been fully disclosed, it is a relief to know that those responsible for this senseless tragedy are now in custody. The community can now begin to heal and mourn the loss of the victim, knowing that justice is being served.
As we await further developments in the case, let us remember the importance of safety when handling fireworks and the devastating consequences that can result from negligence. Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones during this difficult time.
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