Police arrested two men who were the subjects of recent unrelated wanted bulletins, including the suspect in a robbery that reportedly took place Tuesday afternoon in the Panaewa area of Hilo. ADVERTISING Police arrested two men who were the subjects
Police arrested two men who were the subjects of recent unrelated wanted bulletins, including the suspect in a robbery that reportedly took place Tuesday afternoon in the Panaewa area of Hilo.
Benny Rapoza Jr. was taken into custody Tuesday night at a home in Ainaloa subdivision in Puna. He was charged Wednesday with second-degree robbery and unauthorized entry to a motor vehicle.
His bail was set at $10,000 and his initial court appearance is scheduled for today in Hilo District Court.
In an unrelated case, Peter Fuerte, who was wanted by Kona police, was arrested at 7:07 p.m. Tuesday in Captain Cook, according to a police log. He was charged with two counts of contempt of court and booked on suspicion of resisting arrest.
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