Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that 23-year-old Temaura’i Border of Hilo was charged for sexual assault related to six offenses that occurred between May and August of this year.

As the Complaint alleges, Border is charged with four (4) counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, and one count each of Attempted Sexual Assault in the First Degree and Sexual Assault in the Third Degree. Sexual Assault in the First Degree and Attempted Sexual Assault in the First Degree are class A felonies that carry a maximum penalty of twenty (20) years in prison.

Today at Borders Arraignment and Plea an oral motion was made by Deputy Public Defender Jonas J. Krave for Borders release under supervision. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Nathan Wersal objected for State. The motion was denied by Judge Jeffrey Hawk. Bail was maintained at $260,000.00. Border ordered to appear for Preliminary Hearing on September 1, 2021, at 02:30 PM.

The lead investigator is Detective Gavin Kagimoto, Hawai’i County Police Department, Juvenile Aid Section. The case will be prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Ha‘aheo Kaho‘ohalahala, Supervisor of the Sexual Assault Unit, and Heipua Ah Loy.

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

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, please go to a safe place, and call a trusted friend or relative for support. You can call 911 to report the sexual assault to the police. The YWCA Hawai’i Island 24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline has advocates available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support and advocacy. They can be reached at (808) 935-0677.

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 in East Hawai‘i or (808) 329-8181 in West Hawai‘i.