Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that Prosecutors indicted 45 year-old Shannon Landgraf of Pahoa and 39 year-old Shaina Popp of Hilo, with felony possession and the attempted distribution of dangerous drugs.
The charges stem from the execution of a residential narcotics search warrant on December 21, 2022 at a residence located on Ka‘apuni Loop in Hilo. On Thursday afternoon, Landgraf was arrested by members of the Area I Vice Section. At the time of her arrest, Landgraf was also arrested for an unrelated criminal matter, officers are continuing their investigation in that unrelated case.
Landgraf is scheduled to make her initial appearance in Hilo Circuit Court on Friday afternoon. She remains in custody in lieu of $110,000.00 bail.
A $110,00.00 grand jury warrant was also issued for Popp on Thursday. She has yet to be apprehended.
As the Indictment alleges, Landgraf was charged with Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (attempted distribution of over one-eighth ounce or more methamphetamine), Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree (possess over one-eighth ounce or more methamphetamine), and three counts of Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree (possess any amount of methamphetamine). The most serious offense, Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree is a class A felony and carries a penalty of either a twenty-year prison term or ten years probation and up to two years in jail.
As the Indictment alleges, Popp is charged with Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree (attempted distribution of any amount of heroin), Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree (possess any amount of heroin), Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree (possess any amount of methamphetamine), and Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree (possess any amount of amphetamine). The most serious offense, Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree is a class B felony and carries a penalty of either a ten-year prison term or four years probation and up to eighteen months in jail.
The investigation was handled by members of the Area I Vice Section, Hawai‘i Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Patrick Muñoz.
The charges are merely allegations, and the Defendants are 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) 934-8423 or in West Hawai‘i at (808) 329-0423, or Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.