33 year-old Seth Spidell of Hilo was arrested and charged for possession and the attempted distribution of nearly 20 pounds of methamphetamine and as being a felon in possession of two unserialized firearms, also known as “ghost guns” after Area I Vice Section officers executed a narcotics and firearms search warrant at a residence in Keaukaha on April 21, 2022.
As the Complaint alleges, Spidell, who has prior felony convictions for Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree and Bail Jumping in the First Degree, was charged with 14 offenses, including two counts of Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (possess over an ounce of methamphetamine), three counts of Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (engaged in conduct which constituted a substantial step in the distribution one-eighth ounce or more of methamphetamine), two counts of Possession of a Firearm with the Intent to Facilitate the Commission of a Felony Drug Offense, two counts of Ownership of Possession of Firearm Prohibited, two counts of Manufacturing, Purchasing, or Obtaining Firearm Parts to Assemble a Firearm Having No Serial Number, and a single count each of Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree (possess over one-eighth ounce or more of methamphetamine), Ownership Prohibited (possession of a detachable ammunition magazine with a capacity in excess of ten rounds, while inserted into a pistol), and Ownership or Possession of Ammunition Prohibited. Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree, Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree, and Possession of a Firearm with the Intent to Facilitate the Commission of a Felony Drug Offense are all class A felony offenses which carry a maximum penalty of twenty years in prison; however, Prosecutors have provided notice of their intent to seek an extended prison term meaning that Spidell could face a life term with the possibility of parole.
The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Lucas Burns. The charges are merely allegations, and the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty
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