34 year-old Julissa Herrera of Hilo was arrested and charged with various drug offenses.

According to police, Herrera, along with two others, was arrested after being contacted while in a car parked close to Lincoln Park in Hilo. Following the execution of narcotics search warrants, Vice officers recovered nearly seven grams of heroin, six grams of methamphetamine, $527.00 in U.S. currency, over 100 unused zip packets, and various drug paraphernalia.

Herrera recently made her initial appearance in Hilo District Court where her bail was maintained at $210,000.00 and she was ordered to appear for a status hearing on June 17.

As the Complaint alleges, Herrera is charged with Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree (distribute one-eighth ounce or more of heroin), Promoting a Controlled Substance In, On or Near Schools, School Vehicles, Public Parks, or Public Housing Projects or Complexes, Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree (possess over one-eighth ounce of heroin), two counts of Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree, and Prohibited Acts Related to Drug Paraphernalia. The most serious offense, Attempted Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the First Degree, is a class A felony offense which carries a penalty of either a twenty-year prison term or ten years probation and up 24 months in jail. Promoting a Controlled Substance In, On or Near Schools, School Vehicles, Public Parks, or Public Housing Projects or Complexes is a class C felony offense which carries a penalty of either a five-year prison term or four years probation and up to twelve months in jail.

The charges are merely allegations, and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Elyssa Correia Keltner.

 

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