Pa`auilo Man Charged for Attempted Possession and Distribution of Over Five Pounds of Methamphetamine and Damaging a Police Vehicle

As the Complaint alleges, Nacis, a repeat offender with three (3) prior felony convictions, was charged with seven (7) offenses including two (2) counts of Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (possession of over an ounce of methamphetamine), one (1) count of Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (attempted distribution of over an eight of an ounce of methamphetamine), Criminal Property Damage in the Second Degree (property damage to a Chevrolet Tahoe in an amount which exceeded $1,500.00), Ownership or Possession Prohibited, Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree (possession of over an eighth of an ounce of methamphetamine), and Prohibited Acts Related to Drug Paraphernalia. If convicted as charged, Nacis faces sentencing to a mandatory minimum prison term without the possibility of parole.

Nacis is scheduled to make his initial appearance on Thursday in Hilo District Court. He remains in custody in lieu of $200,000.00 bail.

This investigation was the result of a combined effort by members of the Hawai`i Police Department’s Area I Vice Section, Area I Special Enforcement Unit, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations. The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Elyssa Correia Keltner.

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.