After years of complaints, city crews dismantled two of the most volatile homeless camps on Oahu on Tuesday. Business owners in Kapalama and Iwilei say the encampments were havens for drugs and violence. As tents came down, tensions began to rise. Security footage shows a man pushing an officer on Kaumualii Street. Five police officers then piled on top
of him during the takedown. HPD confirms he was arrested for harassment and outstanding warrants. A woman who identified herself as Roxanne was among those who moved out on Tuesday, “I’ll tell you the truth shelter ain’t the answer,” she said. It’s estimated 120 people were living in both neighborhoods combined. Since Thursday, only four have gone into shelter. READ MORE
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