Crime is Rising in Hawaiʻi
A recent report on KHON2 clearly shows a crime increase in Hawaiʻi: “The number of arrests for adults and juveniles also increased in 2021 compared to 2020. Notably, for adults, arrests for larceny-theft increased from 781 to 1,032. For juveniles, arrests for forcible rape increased from seven to 20.”
In the last three weeks, there have been multiple reports of smash and grab break-ins of Hawaii businesses —— crimes that likely would be covered by the proposed no-cash bail legislation.
Crime overall has increased this year to levels since before COVID. A recent report shows that homicides stood at 13 at the end of April, according to Civil Beat. That exceeds 2017 with 7; 2018 with 5; 2019 with 3; 2020 with 8; and 2021 with 6 during the same period, according to the report.
Now is the time for a strong governor who recognizes the crime on our streets and will take action to keep our citizens safe.
Vote for Gary Cordery for Governor 2022
Gary Cordery is a servant leader. Hawai’i needs a governor who is willing to fight for the people: someone who honors others first, pursues the truth, and protects the liberty of all.