Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that 45 year-old Shaun Jeremy Coffer of Mountain View was arrested and charged following the execution of a residential narcotics search warrant on May 1, 2024 at a residence located in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision.

Coffer made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Monday afternoon. His bail was maintained at $718,500.00 and he was ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing on May 8, 2024.

As the Complaint alleges, Coffer is charged with 25 offenses including the following: three counts of Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree; three counts of Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree; two counts of Promoting a Harmful Drug in the First Degree; four counts of Promoting a Harmful Drug in the Fourth Degree; two counts of Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree; two counts of Registration Mandatory; two counts of Manufacturing, Purchasing, or Obtaining Firearm Parts to Assemble a Firearm Having No Serial Number; and a single count each of Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree; Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree; Attempted Promoting a Harmful Drug in the Second Degree; Promoting a Detrimental Drug in the Second Degree; Ownership Prohibited (assault pistol); Ownership Prohibited (short barrel rifle); and Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Facilitate the Commission of a Drug Felony.

The most serious offenses, Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree, Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree, Promoting a Harmful Drug in the First Degree, and Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Facilitate the Commission of a Drug Felony, are all class A felony offenses which carry a maximum penalty of a twenty-year prison term.

The charges are merely allegations, and the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The felony investigation was handled by the Area I Vice Section. The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Elyssa Correia Keltner.

The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney remains dedicated to the pursuit of justice with integrity and commitment. Anyone having information to assist local law enforcement should call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.