Warrant sweep in East Hawai‘i yields 12 arrests

Twelve people wanted on outstanding warrants and various charges were arrested in a joint-operation warrant sweep this week in East Hawai‘i.

The operation was conducted by Hawai’i Police Department’s Area I Crime Reduction Unit and officers from the South Hilo and Puna patrol divisions, in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service Hawai’i Task Force, the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement.

The following individuals have been arrested and charged for various offenses:

Chanel Pikakeohanani Mariani, 42, of Mountain View, was charged with violations of conditions of release on bail, recognizance, or supervised release. Her bail was set at $2,000.

Christopher Kenneth Kealoha Mattos, 32, of Mountain View, was charged with:

• Summons or Arrest of Defendant on Probation; Commitment without Bail (two counts)
• Warrant of Arrest Information Charging, for the following offenses:
• Place to Keep: Ammunition
• Third-degree Promotion of a Dangerous Drug
• Prohibited Acts Related to Drug Paraphernalia

His bail was set at $7,000.

Jarrett Kupiilani McAtee Jr., 40, of Pāhoa, was charged with summons or arrest of defendant on probation; commitment without bail. His bail was set at $5,000.

Jason Masami White, 41, of Kea‘au, was charged with summons or arrest of defendant on probation; commitment without bail. His bail was set at $4,000.

39-year-old Jeffrey Robert K. Pea, 39, of Hilo, was charged with an arrest without a warrant – pending extradition to Colorado for the following offenses:

• Sexual assault – No Consent/Victim Helpless
• Sexual assault – Victim Incapable of Appraising Nature of Conduct
• First-degree burglary

Pea was held without bail pending extradition.

Paul Anthony Petrill, 47, of Ocean View, was charged with four counts of criminal contempt of court. His bail was set at $8,000.

Sham Starbuck M. Freitas, 45, of Nā‘ālehu, was charged with failure to appear. His bail was set at $300.

Starlette Venus Freitas, 43, of Ocean View, was charged with criminal contempt of court. Her bail was set at $5,000.

Kaleolani Kekeni Rosario, 31, of Pāhala, was charged with violations of conditions of release on bail, recognizance, or supervised release, warrant of arrest information charging, for the offenses of:

• Third Degree Promotion of a Dangerous Drug
• Prohibited Acts Related to Drug Paraphernalia

His bail was set at $7,000.

Rudolph Wayne Borreta, 54, of Pāhoa, was charged with violations of conditions of release on bail, recognizance, or supervised release. His bail was set at $5,000.

Giles Anakone Mainaaupo, 35, of Kurtistown, was charged with summons or arrest of defendant on probation; commitment without bail. His bail was set at 25,000.

Nathanuel Angel Chow-Guzman, 21, of Kea‘au, was charged with warrant of arrest, for the following offenses:

• Third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug

• Driving without a valid driver’s license

His bail was set at $3,000.

Anyone who witnesses a crime, knows the whereabouts of wanted individuals or has information on a crime is asked to call the department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311.