Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that a Hilo man, 57 year-old Gilbert Jimenez, was arrested and charged for possession and the attempted distribution of methamphetamine, after officers with the Area I Vice Section executed a narcotic search warrant upon an Osorio Lane residence in Hilo on March 18, 2022.
As the Complaint alleges, Jimenez, who has two prior felony convictions, was charged with five (5) counts of Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree (possess any amount of methamphetamine, amphetamine, and/or oxycodone) and a single count each of Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree (engaged in conduct which constituted a substantial step in the distribution of any amount of methamphetamine), Prohibited Acts Related to Drug Paraphernalia, and Ownership or Possession of Ammunition Prohibited.
Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree and Ownership or Possession of Ammunition Prohibited are both class B felony offenses which carry a maximum penalty of ten (10) years in prison.
Jimenez will appear in Hilo District Court on Friday afternoon. He remains in custody in lieu of $100,000.00 bail.
The investigation was handled by the Area I Vice Section, Hawai‘i Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Heipua Ah Loy.
The charges are merely allegations, and the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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 Police Department Vice Section 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.
