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Today, Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that a Hilo man, 40 year-old Albert Wayne Jardine, Jr. was charged with felony drug possession and attempted distribution offenses.
Today, Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that a Hilo man, 40 year-old Albert Wayne Jardine, Jr. was charged with felony drug possession and attempted distribution offenses.As the Complaint alleges, Jardine, who has nine (9) prior felony convictions, was charged with Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree, Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree for attempting to distribute over an eight of an ounce of methamphetamine, and Driving Without a License. If convicted, Jardine faces the possibility of a mandatory prison term, as he is a repeat offender pursuant to Section 706-606.5 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
The charges are merely allegations, and the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Jardine is scheduled to make his initial appearance this afternoon in Hilo District Court. He remains in custody in lieu of $75,500.00 bail.
The investigation was handled by the Area I Vice Unit, Hawai‘i Police Department. 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 concerning illegal narcotics distribution should call the Hawai‘i County Police Department Vice Unit in East Hawai‘i at (808) 961-2258 or in West Hawai‘i at (808) 326-4646 Ext. 226, or Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 in East Hawai‘i or (808) 329-8181 in West Hawai‘i.