On June 11, 2026, at approximately 10:49 p.m., officers responded to a report of an assault near Guardrails on Farrington Highway in Waiʻanae.

A 36-year-old female sustained injuries after an altercation with a male suspect who was armed with a machete. The victim was able to disarm the suspect before he fled the area.

The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.

The suspect is described as a local male, approximately 40 to 50 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium build.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300.