36 year-old Kaipo Pomroy was charged with criminal property damage and resisting an order stop in relation to a March 14 police pursuit.

According to police, Pomroy was driving a gold-colored Honda Civic that proceeded to strike a police subsidized vehicle causing damage to the front passenger door, front right tire, and axle. The vehicle later came to a stop near the intersection of Leilani and Manono Streets when the three occupants, Pomroy and two female passengers, exited the vehicle. All three were later arrested nearby.

The two females were later released pending further investigation.

On Monday, Pomroy made his initial appearance in Hilo Circuit Court where his bail was maintained at $70,000.00 and he was ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing today.

Pomroy is charged with Criminal Property Damage in the First Degree and Resisting Order to Stop in the First Degree. If convicted as charged, he may be subject to a mandatory prison term and not eligible for probation.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Heipua Ah Loy.

 

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