– Police respond to report of man with machine gun at Leleiwi Beach Park
– Police respond to report of individual with firearm at Leleiwi Beach Park.
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A 40-year-old Keaʻau man was arrested at Leleiwi Beach Park in the Keaukaha-section of Hilo on Saturday after reports of him brandishing what appeared to be a machine gun type firearm. The incident took place on Saturday morning, June 1, 2024, at about 10:36 a.m., prompting a response from South Hilo patrol officers.
Details of the Arrest
According to the Hawaiʻi Police Department, officers responded to an anonymous report of a male brandishing a “machine gun” out of the window of a black Jeep Liberty. The vehicle was later found parked near Leleiwi Beach Park. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers discovered a black rifle on the dashboard and what seemed to be the butt of a second rifle on the front passenger’s floorboard.
The suspect, identified as Dustin David Edward Rieta, was arrested without incident for two firearms offenses. Rieta, a resident of Keaʻau, was taken to the East Hawai’i Detention Facility for booking and processing. A search of the vehicle later revealed that the rifles were actually “Airsoft” type guns. Additionally, officers found over .7 grams of methamphetamine, over 44 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a digital scale, and over $17,000 in cash, which was seized for forfeiture.
Charges and Court Appearance
Rieta was charged with third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug and third-degree promotion of a detrimental drug. He made his initial court appearance at South Hilo District Court on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Appeal for Information
The police are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective David Po’ohina at (808) 961-2385 or via email at David.Poohina@hawaiicounty.gov. Alternatively, individuals can reach out to the department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.
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1. Police respond report man machine gun Leleiwi Beach Park
2. Police respond man machine gun Leleiwi Beach Park.
