Today, Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that a Pahoa man, 51 year-old Wayne Rudolph Borreta, was charged for attempted distribution of methamphetamine and resisting arrest related to an August 24th incident in Puna.

As the Complaint alleges, Borreta, who has sixteen (16) prior felony convictions, was charged with six (6) offenses including Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (attempt to distribute over an eighth of an ounce of methamphetamine), Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree (possession of over an eighth of an ounce of methamphetamine), Promoting a Detrimental Drug in the Third Degree (possession of over three grams of marijuana), Prohibited Acts Related to Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest, and Driving Without a License.

Borreta will make his initial appearance today in Hilo District Court. He remains in custody in lieu of $79,000.00 bail.

The investigation was handled by Officer Daniel Rances, Special Enforcement Unit, Area I Criminal Investigation Section, Hawai‘i Police Department. 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 in East Hawai‘i or (808) 329-8181 in West Hawai‘i.