27 year-old Benjamin Newman of Puna was arrested and charged for unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle at a Hilo residence.

According to police, a resident reported that her vehicle had been rummaged through and that personal items removed. Newman was arrested nearby a short time later.

On Thursday, Newman made his initial Hilo District Court appearance where his bail was
maintained at $43,000.00 and he was ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing today.

As the Complaint alleges, Newman is charged with Unauthorized Entry Into a Motor Vehicle in
the First Degree, Theft in the Third Degree, and Unauthorized Possession of Confidential Personal
Information. Unauthorized Entry Into a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree and Unauthorized Possession of Confidential Personal Information are both class C felony offenses and carry a penalty of either a five-year prison term of four years probation and up to twelve months in jail.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Malate.

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