Police locate Keaau man wanted on bench warrant

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Hawaii Island police have located 42-year-old Mario Hernandez of Keaau, who was wanted on a bench warrant.

Hawaii Island police have located 42-year-old Mario Hernandez of Keaau, who was wanted on a bench warrant.

Hernandez was arrested in Hilo on Tuesday and charged with failure to appear, according to the Hawaii Police Department. His bail was set at $600.

He was also arrested on suspicion of promoting a dangerous drug for an incident on Sept. 6 but has not been charged in that case pending further investigation.

Hernandez was held at the Hilo police cellblock until his initial court appearance on Wednesday.