A Honomu man faces the enhanced offense of burglary of a dwelling during an emergency declaration for a break-in in the Nanawale Estates subdivision in Puna, according to the Hawaii Police Department. ADVERTISING A Honomu man faces the enhanced offense
A Honomu man faces the enhanced offense of burglary of a dwelling during an emergency declaration for a break-in in the Nanawale Estates subdivision in Puna, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
On Oct. 19, someone made unlawful entry into a house on Kehau Road and removed various items, including a car. Big Island police identified the suspect as Blaine Faris III, 33, of Honomu.
Police arrested Faris Thursday and charged him with unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and burglary of a dwelling during an emergency declaration, which enhances the burglary from a B felony to an A felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison with no possibility of probation. His bail was set at $60,000. He was held at the Hilo police cellblock until his initial court appearance Friday.
In September, Mayor Billy Kenoi proclaimed a state of emergency for the Puna District under Act 111 of the 2014 State Legislature. As a result, the classifications of certain crimes are elevated while the emergency proclamation is in effect.
