Two of three people in a vehicle reported stolen near Hilo had their preliminary hearings in Kona District Court last week. They will enter pleas today in Circuit Court.
Two of three people in a vehicle reported stolen near Hilo had their preliminary hearings in Kona District Court last week. They will enter pleas today in Circuit Court.
Cherise King, 35, of Hilo was driving a 2014 black Nissan Versa with Jeffrey Paul DeCastro Jr., 30, of Hilo in the front passenger seat and a third suspect in the back July 14, Hawaii Police Department Officer Chandler Nancino said during the preliminary hearing.
Nancino said DeCastro and the third suspect fled after he intercepted the vehicle and while he was arresting King. DeCastro later was identified and arrested July 15. The other suspect still is being sought by police.
King is charged with unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, driving without a license, two counts of third-degree promoting a dangerous drug and possessing drug paraphernalia. She remains in custody in lieu of a $12,500 cash bond, which was increased from $10,500 during a court hearing July 16.
DeCastro is charged with unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle in connection with the stolen vehicle; his bail was set at $2,000. He also is charged with contempt of court and four counts of discharge of sureties, also known as bail jumping, stemming from another case.