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Routine traffic stop results in slew of firearms, drug, other offenses against Hilo man
41-year-old Godfrey Paul Leopoldino made his initial court appearance on Thursday in South Hilo District Court. His bail was maintained at $197,000 and it was determined there was probable cause for his further detention.
Update: Bail reduced for Hilo man facing slew of drug, firearms charges
The most serious offenses — first-degree promoting a dangerous drug and first-degree attempted promoting a dangerous drug and possession of a firearm with intent to facilitate the commission of a felony drug offense — are Class A felonies each carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
Man indicted for receiving package at Volcano Post Office with methamphetamine
Eric W. Clough, 42 of Volcano, was indicted by a Hilo grand jury earlier this month for receiving nearly a pound of methamphetamine in a package at the Volcano Post Office a year ago.
35-year-old faces slew of charges stemming from 4-hour armed standoff in Aloha Estates
After conferring with the Hawai’i County prosecutor’s office Friday, detectives with the Hawai’i Police Department’s Area I Criminal Investigation Section charged 35-year-old Joseph Diego Soares with several offenses including first-degree reckless endangering, third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug and other firearms offenses.
Kea‘au man guilty of attempted meth distribution, Kona jury finds
The cased stemmed from an October 2021 traffic stop, where police found methamphetamine on Zuffante’s person and in his car.
Two Big Island women face felony drug charges
Shannon Landgraf, 45, of Pāhoa and Shaina Popp, 39, of Hilo were indicted on several charges, including felony possession and attempted distribution of dangerous drugs. The charges stem from the execution of a search warrant in December at a Hilo residence.
Puna Man Charged With Multiple Drug, Firearms Offenses
A Puna man faces multiple charges after police executed a search warrant at a residence in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision earlier this week.
Drug, Firearm Recoveries by the Numbers
Big Island Now requested drug and firearm recovery data from Hawaiʻi Police Department in October.
Keaukaha Man Facing Drug, Car Burglary Charges Out on Bail
A Keaukaha man was granted supervised release during his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on charges related to possession of methamphetamine and heroin incidents.
HPD Charges Kona Man for Theft, Drugs
A Kailua-Kona man has been arrested for several offenses including property crimes following an incident last week.
Hilo Man Arrested With Over 2 Pounds of Meth, Firearm
Officers had the suspect exit the vehicle and observed the handle of a firearm protruding from under the driver’s seat.
