Hilo Man Faces Sentencing for Possession and Attempted Methamphetamine Distribution and a Firearms Charge

by Thunda
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Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that a Hilo man, 26 year-old Elijah Mahaulu, will appear for sentencing on June 16, 2022 for charges related to possession and the attempted distribution of methamphetamine and a firearms charge. The charges stem from a November 10, 2020 incident on Awa Street in Panaewa. Prosecutors intend to seek the maximum ten (10) year prison term.

On March 14, 2022, Mahaulu entered “Guilty” pleas to the charges of Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree, Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree, and Permits to Acquire. Both Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree and Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree are class B felonies, which carry a maximum penalty of ten (10) years in prison.

Mahaulu, who previously posted $172,000.00 bail back in November 2020, remains out of custody pending the sentencing hearing.

The investigation was conducted by members of the Area I VICE Section, 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 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.

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