Man, 47, charged in Puna standoff
A 47-year-old Puna man has been charged with firearms and drug offenses following a nearly eight-hour-long standoff Tuesday in the Blacksands Subdivision in Pahoa.
Jameel Comier was charged today with two-counts of second-degree promotion of a dangerous drug, one count of carrying/using a firearm in commission of a separate felony, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Comier’s bail was set at $101,000.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred at Comier’s home, located off the 12-4200 block of Kalapana Street. Shortly after 6:30 a.m., police executed a narcotics-based search warrant on the residence.
As police approached the house, Comier allegedly threatened to shoot the officers.
Due to the circumstances and threats made by Comier, officers set up a secured perimeter and notified the neighbors of the potential danger. Under advisement of police, some residents voluntarily evacuated their homes.
The department’s Special Response Team and crisis negotiators were activated and responded to assist in apprehending Comier.
Negotiators were able to successfully talk Comier into a peaceful surrender, and he was taken into custody at approximately 2 p.m.
After being taken into custody, Comier complained of a preexisting medical condition and was transported to the Hilo Medical Center for treatment. Once released, he was transported to the East Hawaii Detention Facility for booking.
Police continued with the search of Comier’s residence, resulting in the recovery of an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine and cocaine, and two semi-automatic pistols.
No one was injured in the incident.
Comier remains in custody pending his initial court appearance scheduled for Friday afternoon in South Hilo District Court.
Area I Criminal Investigation Division personnel are continuing this investigation and ask anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact Officer Louie Ondo of the Area I Vice Section at (808) 961-2315, or via email at louie.ondo@hawaiicounty.gov or the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.
