Hilo man charged with attempted distribution of methamphetamine, more

A 36-year-old Hilo man, Aysa Kalei Delos, has been arrested and charged with offenses related to the attempted distribution of methamphetamine, driving under the influence and possession of prohibited anabolic steroids.

Delos Santos’ arrest stemmed from a routine traffic stop on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo on Sept. 17.

Following the execution of a narcotics search warrant on Delos Santos’ vehicle, VICE officers recovered 265.97 grams – or over a half pound – of methamphetamine, which was broken down into nine separate packets each containing approximately one ounce of methamphetamine.

The VICE officers also recovered various drug paraphernalia, four vials the contents of which are presumed to be anabolic steroids, hydrocodone pills, and over $4,400 in U.S. currency.

Delos Santos is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Tuesday
afternoon. He remains in custody in lieu of $113,000 bail.

Delos Santos was charged with six offenses including Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (attempt to distribute one-eighth ounce or more of methamphetamine), Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (knowingly possess one ounce or more of methamphetamine), Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree (possess any dangerous
drug, hydrocodone), Promoting a Harmful Drug in the Fourth Degree (possess any harmful drug, testosterone and/or trenbolone), Prohibited Acts Related to Drug Paraphernalia, and Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant.

The most serious charges, Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree and Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree, are both class A felony offenses punishable by either a twenty-year prison term or ten years probation and up to two years in jail.