Hilo man charged with attempted distribution of meth and firearms offenses

A 62 year-old Hilo man has been arrested and charged with the attempted distribution of methamphetamine and numerous firearm related offenses, according to a recent announcement from the County of Hawaiʻi Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

The statement says Troy Dwayne Toledo was observed operating a vehicle, which was later found to have over 35 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a loaded Marlin brand lever-action rifle, a model 1886 lever-action rifle, and in excess of 300 rounds of ammunition.

It also noted Toledo is scheduled for preliminary hearing in Hilo District Court on Tuesday afternoon. He remains in custody in lieu of $641,000 bail.

The attorney’s office listed all Toledo’s charges: Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (possess an ounce or more of methamphetamine), Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (attempted distribution of one-eighth ounce or more of methamphetamine), Promoting a Controlled Substance In, On or Near Public Parks (Happiness Gardens and/or Lili‘uokalani Gardens and/or Hilo Bayfront Beach), Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Facilitate Commission of Felony Drug Offense, Carrying or Possessing a Loaded Firearm on Public Highway, Place to Keep Loaded Firearms Other Than Pistols and Revolvers,
two counts of Ownership or Possession of Firearm Prohibited, two counts of Ownership or
Possession of Ammunition Prohibited, Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree
(possess any amount of methamphetamine) and Driving Without a License.

The most serious offense, Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Facilitate the
Commission of a Felony Drug Offense is a class A felony offense which carries a penalty of a
twenty-year prison term.

Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree and Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree are also both class A felony offenses which carry a penalty of either a twenty-year prison term or ten years probation and up to twenty-four months in jail.

“The charges are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and
until proven guilty,” the office said.

As also stated in the announcement, the felony investigation was handled by the Area I Vice Section, Hawai‘i Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Elyssa Correia Keltner.

The office asks anyone having information concerning illegal narcotics distribution
to call the Hawai‘i Police Department Vice Section in East Hawai‘i at (808) 934-8423, West Hawai‘i at (808) 329-0423, or Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.