Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that 38 year-old Benjamin Aldosa, Jr. of Puna was arrested and charged in relation to a robbery incident that occurred on August 16, 2024 within the parking lot of the Pahoa 7-Eleven on Pahoa Village Road. According to police reports, Aldosa struck another man multiple times before taking the man’s laundry bag and leaving the area on foot.
Aldosa made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Monday afternoon. Over Prosecutors’ objections, the District Court judge released Aldosa, who was previously in custody on $50,000.00 bail, on supervised release and ordered him to appear for a preliminary hearing on September 4, 2024.
As the Complaint alleges, Aldosa is charged with Robbery in the Second Degree which is a class B felony offense and carries either a penalty of a ten-year prison term or four years probation and up to eighteen months in jail.
The charges are merely allegations, and the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The case was led by Officer Taylor Cruz, Puna Patrol, Hawai‘i Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Son.
The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney remains dedicated to the pursuit of justice with integrity and commitment. Anyone having information to assist local law enforcement should call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300