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Batarti Gabbard Arrested for Custodial Interference at Waikiki Pool

7/18/2026

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Batarti Gabbard was arrested in Waikiki and charged with custodial interference after offering gum and money to children at a pool.
Police said he approached children, recorded their names, and invited them to his room.
Witnesses reported the children declined the invitation and Gabbard left the pool area.
State Senator Mike Gabbard said his son is in a mental-health crisis, has been using drugs, and is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation.

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Batarti Gabbard was arrested in Waikiki and charged with custodial interference after offering gum and money to children at a pool.
Police said he approached children, recorded their names, and invited them to his room.
Witnesses reported the children declined the invitation and Gabbard left the pool area.
State Senator Mike Gabbard said his son is in a mental-health crisis, has been using drugs, and is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation.