Honolulu Man Faces Charges After Federal Building Damage
Patrick Keola Hufana is charged with damaging a U.S. Passport Office window after an arrest in Honolulu.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Property Crime
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Authorities arrested 41-year-old Patrick Keola Hufana for allegedly striking a window at the Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building with a wrench. The incident resulted in estimated repair costs exceeding $70,000.
Why it matters
The federal charge highlights ongoing security concerns and legal responses to property damage at government facilities in Honolulu. Officials are pursuing the case following a history of prior convictions involving the suspect.
Patrick Keola Hufana faces a federal charge for depredation against property exceeding $1,000. He is currently in custody and scheduled for an upcoming arraignment.
The players
Patrick Keola Hufana
The 41-year-old suspect has a criminal history that includes a federal conviction for illegally transporting firearms and 10 state convictions.
The details
Hufana allegedly struck a window at the U.S. Passport Office twice with a wrench before fleeing across Punchbowl Street. State sheriff deputies eventually apprehended him at the Kaahumanu Hale First District Court.
Timeline
April 2013: Hufana was arrested for selling stolen items.
Sept. 29, 2025: Hufana climbed a fence at the federal building.
Oct. 16, 2026: Hufana damaged a federal building window.
Monday: Hufana is scheduled for arraignment.
Legal Context
The charges against Hufana fall under the federal depredation against government property statute, which mandates prosecution when damages surpass a specific financial threshold. This case reflects broader efforts to prosecute property crimes within federal jurisdictions in Honolulu.
The arrest at the Kaahumanu Hale First District Court follows a pursuit near Punchbowl Street. Residents should be aware that security remains heightened at federal buildings across Honolulu following this incident.
The takeaway
Maintaining the security of federal buildings is a high priority for local law enforcement agencies. Individuals with prior criminal records who engage in repeat offenses face increasingly severe federal consequences.
What happens next
Patrick Keola Hufana is scheduled for an arraignment on Monday.
Further reading
Learn more about local enforcement efforts in the Honolulu Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Honolulu Star Advertiser.
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