Today, Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that 31-year-old Marshall Baji of Na’alehu, was arrested on a Grand Jury Indictment warrant. Bail is set at $143,000.00.
The Four other suspects were identified as:
- Nolan O. Tallet, 45, of Hilo, charged with Electronic Enticement Of A Child 1. His bail is set at $50,000. Tallet was released after posting bail.
- Sonny Eugenio Puerto, 28, of Kurtistown, charged with Electronic Enticement Of A Child 1. State Request bail be maintained at 50K. Bail was reduced by Judge Kubota to 30k. Bail has been posted. His next Court Appearance is on July 29th, 2021
- Kanani Ikaika Perreira-Yurong, 31, of Hilo, charged with Electronic Enticement Of A Child 1. His bail is set at $50,000. Bail has been maintained by courts. Bail has been posted
- Joseph Michael Powell, 36, of Hilo, was initially charged with Electronic Enticement Of A Child 1 and Attempt attended circumstances Promoting pornography for minors disseminate material. 11 counts of Promotion of minor-produced nude image 1 have been added to the charge and bail has been raised to $82,000.00. The defendant remains in custody.
“Our Office is committed to seeking justice for our Keiki. The filing of these charges puts predators on notice that Hawai‘i County law enforcement will not tolerate the exploitation and victimization of Keiki in our community,”