HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s been almost two months since a barricade in Waianae halted the execution of court-ordered writs and evictions.
In April, a Waianae man facing eviction allegedly barricaded himself in his home, fired several arrows at officers, and stabbed a police dog during the standoff. Officials said the dog is recovering.
Since then, the Department of Law Enforcement initiated a safety stand-down for the department to review its eviction procedures.
Evictions can be dangerous and emotionally charged. Our review is completed, and as a result, we have provided our law enforcement officers with additional guidance that allows us to resume serving writs and conducting evictions in the community.
Jordan Lowe, Department of Law Enforcement Director
To request a writ of possession or ejectment to be served, the community is asked to contact the Sheriff Division from Monday through Friday between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Contact the Sheriff’s Division using the following numbers:
Oahu — (808) 587-3632
Kauai — (808) 482-2470
Maui — (808) 244-2904
Hilo, Hawaii — (808) 933-8835
Kona, Hawaii — (808) 322-8740