45 year-old Sommer Lopez of Hilo was arrested and charged for the theft of a Ford F-150, driving under the influence of a drug, driving without a license, and possession of methamphetamine and marijuana after being contacted by police on May 19, 2025 at the Puna Kai Shopping Center.

Yesterday Lopez made her initial Hilo District Court appearance where her bail was maintained at $93,000.00 and she was ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing on May 23.

As the Complaint alleges, Lopez is charged with Theft in the First Degree (theft of a motor vehicle), Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle in the First Degree, Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant, Driving Without a License, Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree (possess any amount of methamphetamine), and Promoting a Detrimental Drug in the Third Degree. The most serious offense, Theft in the First Degree, is a class B felony offense and carries a maximum penalty of a ten-year prison term. If convicted as charged, Prosecutors have provided notice that Lopez may be subject to a mandatory prison term and not eligible for probation.

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

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Nathan Wersal.

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