Today, Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that a Pahoa man, 52-year-old Robert Domen, was charged for possession of methamphetamine and traffic-crime-related offenses. At the time of his arrest, Domen was out of custody pending two class “A” felony methamphetamine offenses related to a February 2021 incident.

As the Complaint alleges, Domen, a repeat offender with four (4) prior felony convictions, was charged with four (4) offenses including Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (possession of over an ounce of methamphetamine), Prohibited Acts Related to Drug Paraphernalia, Blue Lights Prohibited for Motor Vehicle, and Driving Without a License. If convicted as charged of the Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree offense, Domen faces sentencing to a mandatory prison term. Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree carries a maximum penalty of a twenty (20) year prison term.

Domen is scheduled to make his initial appearance on Monday in Hilo District Court. He remains in custody in lieu of $53,000.00 bail.

The investigation was handled by the Area I Vice Section, Hawai‘i Police Department. 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 in East Hawai‘i or (808) 329-8181 in West Hawai‘i.