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Notice #: 0000088712-02
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE OF HAWAII
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADMINISTRATIVELY FORFEIT PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE PERSONS IDENTIFIED HEREIN AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY HAVE AN INTEREST that administrative forfeiture proceedings have been commenced against the property listed herein by the filing with the Attorney General of Petitions for Administrative Forfeiture pursuant to Chapter 712A, (Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act), Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”). The appearance of names of persons and business entities in this notice does not mean that they are criminal suspects; it only means that the state believes they may have an interest in the described property.

1. DION A. VALENCIA & MARIA Q. GALLICIA
Property Seized: 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe, NCA-347, VIN: JNKCV54E43M209383 (Est. Value: $25,000.00); 3 Surveillance Cameras (Est. Value: $150.00); Sony Digital Camera (Est. Value: $700.00); 4 Infinity Stock Rims W/Michelin Tires, 245X45X18 (Est. Value: $1,000.00); Pro One-Engine 2-Ton Hoist (Est. Value: $500.00) (Aggregate Est. Value: $27,350.00)
Date of Seizure: 3/12/08
Place of Seizure: 99-948 Kealauina Dr., Aiea, HI
Violation: 712-1242, 712-1243, 329-43.5, 329-55, 708-830 & 708-831, HRS

2. CHIMI NORTHROP
Property Seized: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix sedan, JVD-202, VIN: 1G2WP52K82F177630 (Est. Value: $7,285.00)
Date of Seizure: 4/2/08
Place of Seizure: Kapahulu Ave., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1241 & 712-1243, HRS

3. AMERY KAHALE-SUGIMURA
Property Seized: 1993 Lexus sedan, NFY-638, VIN: JT8UZ30C1P0025114 (Est. Value: $2,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 5/14/08
Place of Seizure: 1646 Kona St., Hon., HI
Violation: 134-26, HRS

4. ERNIE UDO
Property Seized: $2,500.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 4/16/08
Place of Seizure: 1525 Rycroft St., Rm. 502, Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1241, 712-1243, 329-43.5 & 329-55, HRS

5. CHIMI NORTHROP
Property Seized: $3,057.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 5/7/08
Place of Seizure: 803 Lukepane St., #A, Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1241, HRS

6. WAYNE PAUL GERMAN
Property Seized: $5,728.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 5/14/08
Place of Seizure: 47-357 Mawaena St., Kaneohe, HI
Violation: 712-1249.4, 329-43.5 & 329-55, HRS

7. LLOYD S. KIM
Property Seized: $1,640.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 5/31/08
Place of Seizure: Kapiolani Blvd., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1243, 329-43.5 & 329-55, HRS

8. RENEE LUNASCO & MICHAEL K. LUNASCO
Property Seized: 2000 Jeep MPVH, JDU-472, VIN: 1J4GW48N2YC124828 (Est. Value: $3,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 5/20/08
Place of Seizure: Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa, HI
Violation: 708-836.5, HRS

9. CLIFFORD BLACKMON
Property Seized: $2,379.00 in U.S. Currency; 1997 Mercury Mountaineer SUV, GRD-799, VIN: 4M2DU55P9VUJ56623 (Est. Value: $5,000.00) (Aggregate Est. Value: $7,379.00)
Date of Seizure: 5/22/08
Place of Seizure: 2153 Ala Wai Blvd., #202, Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1242 & 712-1243, HRS

10. KWOK L. LEE
Property Seized: $972.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 5/29/08
Place of Seizure: Ala Moana Blvd., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1249.4, HRS

11. MELVIN HOFFACKER III & SANTANDER CONSUMER USA, INC.
Property Seized: 2004 GMC Envoy MPVH, NDY-952, VIN: 1GKDS13S942116553
Date of Seizure: 6/10/08
Place of Seizure: S. King St., Hon., HI
Violation: 329-42, 329-46 & 712-1243, HRS

12. ROMULO E. LOMBOY
Property Seized: $3,035.41 in U.S. Currency, Fendi Watch, Gold Face, Black Band (Est. Value: $50.00); Seiko Watch, Gold Face (Est. Value: $50.00); Men’s Rolex Watch, Gold/Silver Face (Est. Value: $100.00); Men’s Rolex Watch, Silver Chrono (Est. Value: $100.00); Women’s Rolex Watch, Silver/Gold Face (Est. Value: $100.00); Men’s Polo Watch, Gold/Silver, Black Face (Est. Value: $50.00); Watch, Gold/Silver Face, 3 Blue Stones, “W” (Est. Value: $50.00); Gold Bracelet, 8.5″ (Est. Value: $50.00); Gold Ring, Black Face (Est. Value: $50.00); Gold Ring, 25 Clear Stones (Est. Value: $50.00); Gold Ring, Knurled Face (Est. Value: $25.00); Gold Bracelet, Flat, 8″ (Est. Value: $50.00); Gold Chain, Italian Design, 9.25″ (Est. Value: $50.00); Gold Serpentine Bracelet (Est. Value: $50.00); Gold Necklace, 24″ (Est. Value: $100.00); Gold Ring, Multiple Clear Stones (Est. Value: $50.00); Gold Ring, 17 Clear Stones (Est. Value: $50.00); Sony Brand 5.1 MP Digital Camera, SN: 3552397 (Est. Value: $200.00); Pentax 35-MM Camera (Est. Value: $50.00); Bone-Colored Reading Glasses (Est. Value: $20.00); Sunglasses, Silver/Black (Est. Value: $1.00) (Aggregate Est. Value: $4,331.41)
Date of Seizure: 6/19/08
Place of Seizure: 1545 Ahonui St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1240.7, 329-43.5 & 329-55, HRS

13. SHAILADEAN U. RELLIN
Property Seized: 1994 Honda Civic, PTF-642, VIN: 2HGEJ1225RH535763 (Est. Value: $2,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 7/8/08
Place of Seizure: Paala Lp. & Paakai St., Kapolei, HI
Violation: 708-810, HRS

14. ERIKA OLSEN
Property Seized: 2007 Dodge Caravan, PSC-341, VIN: 1D4GP24R07B125984 (Est. Value: $5,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 6/25/08
Place of Seizure: 933 Pumehana St., Hon., HI
Violation: 708-811, HRS

15. CHRISTIAN CRAIL
Property Seized: 1992 Honda Civic 2-Door Hatch Back, PTF-388, VIN: 2HGEH2364NH528896 (Est. Value: $750.00)
Date of Seizure: 7/16/08
Place of Seizure: California Ave., Wahiawa, HI
Violation: 708-810, HRS

16. MARK W. DENIS
Property Seized: $1,691.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 6/30/08
Place of Seizure: 2039 Young St., Apt. 307, Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1242, 712-1243, 329-43.5 & 329-55, HRS

17. KENRIC DUNMORE
Property Seized: $1,498.01 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 7/29/08
Place of Seizure: 410 Atkinson Dr., Rm. 847, Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1243, HRS

18. ANGELO K. PINZARI
Property Seized: $420.00 in U.S. Currency;1996 BMW Sedan, NFB-011, VIN: WBAGJ8328TDL39347 (Est. Value: $10,000.00) (Aggregate Est. Value: $10,420.00)
Date of Seizure: 7/10/08
Place of Seizure: 437 Niu St., Apt. 10, Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1249.5, HRS

19. GEORGE CASEY
Property Seized: 1995 Nissan Maxima sedan, GBV-569, VIN: JN1CA21D7ST655414 (Est. Value: $2,500.00)
Date of Seizure: 7/21/08
Place of Seizure: Jennie St., Hon., HI
Violation: 708-810, HRS

20. INOMEA MAIDHER
Property Seized: $980.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 7/30/08
Place of Seizure: N. Cane St., Wahiawa, HI
Violation: 712-1243, HRS

21. UNKNOWN
Property Seized: $6,000.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 8/19/08
Place of Seizure: 94-109 Nawaakoa Pl., Waipahu, HI
Violation: 712-1241, HRS

22. SUSAN MILLER & LANCE T. TAGAWA
Property Seized: $1,851.00 in U.S. Currency; 2 Gold Plate Quarter Sets (Est. Value: $2.00); Sony 53″ Bravia TV, SN: 8120629 (Est. Value: $100.00); Magnavox 18″ TV, SN: 82000513382395 (Est. Value: $20.00); Sony 26″ Bravia TV, SN 4130350 (Est. Value: $20.00); Poloroid 22″ TV, SN: CR7A0Z15G6OOO7677 (Est. Value: $20.00); 72 Assorted Women’s Purses (Est. Value: $720.00); 21 Assorted Ladies Wallets (Est. Value: $105.00); Toshiba Laptop Computer (Est. Value: $50.00); Vibe Amplifier, SN: 240703702 (Est. Value: $10.00); Jenson Stereo/DVD/TV, SN: 050710350730000031 (Est. Value: $20.00) Kenwood TV Receiver (Est. Value: $20.00); Xbox 360 Game System, SN: 912675654806 (Est. Value: $50.00); HPD Photosmart Printer 375, SN: CN48323231F7 & HP Camera w/Case, SN: CN783A51Y1 (Est. Value: $30.00); Samsung DVD/MP3 Player (Est. Value: $10.00); My Book 500 Gigabyte External Hard Drive (Est. Value: $20.00); Alpine Remote Changer (Est. Value: $10.00); JVC EXAD DVD Player, SN: SN120X0071 (Est. Value: $10.00); Alpine CD Receiver, SN: E60138644 (Est. Value: $10.00); 6PX Undercabinet LCD TV, SN: 0610058584 (Est. Value: $10.00); Fischer Pocket Camera CL (Est. Value: $20.00); Sony Handycam, DCR HC32 (Est. Value: $30.00); Ipod Nano, 4-Gigabyte, Blue (Est. Value: $10.00); 12 Assorted Cameras (Est. Value: $120.00) (Aggregate Est. Value: $3,268.00)
Date of Seizure: 8/5/08
Place of Seizure: 94-1141 Hoomakoa St., Waipahu, HI
Violation: 712-1242, 712-1243, 329-43.5 & 329-55, HRS

23. SERGIO ESPINOZA, JR.
Property Seized: $2,038.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 8/2/08
Place of Seizure: Kona and Hopaka St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1240.7, HRS

24. MALESALA MIKA
Property Seized: 1989 Acura Legend sedan, NNV-364, VIN: JH4KA3153KC000866 (Est. Value: $2,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 8/14/08
Place of Seizure: Kalaimoku St. & Ala Wai Blvd., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1243, 329-43.5 & 329-55, HRS

25. SARA D. KAINA, also known as Sara C. Dougherty, NATHANIEL J. HEDGES & HAWAII USA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Property Seized: 2007 Nissan Frontier pickup truck, PJA-209, VIN: 1N6AD07W47C409319 (Est. Value: $22,450.00)
Date of Seizure: 9/2/08
Place of Seizure: N. Kalaheo Ave., Kailua, HI
Violation: 708-830.5, HRS

26. JONATHAN BRUCE & ALEXANDER PALE
Property Seized: $2,510.00 in U.S. Currency; 2001 Toyota sedan, HBY-551, VIN: JTDBT123810197451 (Est. Value: $8,000.00) (Aggregate Est. Value: $10,510.00)
Date of Seizure: 9/3/08
Place of Seizure: Ward Ave., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1240.7, HRS

27. YON CHU KIM & UN HUI CONKLIN
Property Seized: $540.00 in U.S. Currency; Bench With Pillows (Est. Value: $50.00); Superscan Television With DVD And VCR (Est. Value: $100.00); 2 6-Foot Floor Lamps (Est. Value: $40.00); 5-foot Floor Lamp (Est. Value: $25.00); Windchaser Standing Fan (Est. Value: $20.00); Lasco Fan (Est. Value: $10.00); Memorex Portable Stereo (Est. Value: $20.00); Floor Vase (Est. Value: $20.00); Sofa And Love Seat, Red (Est. Value: $50.00); Kenmore Stacking Washer And Dryer (Est. Value: $200.00); Poster Art (Est. Value: $25.00); 2 Framed Photographs (Est. Value: $10.00); 5-Shelf Book Unit (Est. Value: $30.00); 19-inch RCA television (Est. Value: $25.00); 3 Kenmore Room Fans (Est. Value: $20.00); Uniden Cordless Phone (Est. Value: $10.00); Cuckoo Rice Cooker (Est. Value: $15.00); Vernado Fan, Small (Est. Value: $5.00); Eureka Vacuum (Est. Value: $10.00); Wall Mirror (Est. Value: $20.00); Framed Art (Flowers) (Est. Value: $25.00); $1 Play Video Game Console (Est. Value: $50.00); Playstation With Controls (Est. Value: $20.00); Kenmore Floor Fan, Small (Est. Value: $10.00); 13-inch Magnavox Television With VCR (Est. Value: $20.00); Foot Stool (Est. Value: $10.00); Avanti Refrigerator (Est. Value: $50.00); (Aggregate Est. Value: $1,430.00)
Date of Seizure: 6/5/08
Place of Seizure: 1020 Keeaumoku St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1203, HRS

28. CHIMI NORTHROP
Property Seized: $300.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 5/9/08
Place of Seizure: Kapahulu Ave., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1241, HRS

29. MATTHEW B. LOUIS
Property Seized: $336.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 9/15/08
Place of Seizure: Honolulu International Airport, Honolulu, HI
Violation: 712-1241, HRS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CLAIMANTS

Persons claiming an interest in the property listed herein may do one, and only one, of the following:

1) The Claimant may do nothing, in which case the property will be administratively forfeited; or

2) The Claimant may file a Petition for Remission or Mitigation. A Petition for Remission or Mitigation admits that the property is subject to forfeiture but asks the Attorney General to pardon the property, in whole or in part, due to extenuating circumstances. The Attorney General’s decision is final, not subject to appeal, and may be made without a hearing. A Petition for Remission or Mitigation must be signed by the petitioner and sworn on oath before a notary public, and shall contain the following:

a) A reasonably complete description of the property;

b) A statement of the interest of the petitioner in the property, as owner or interest-holder, which may be supported by bills of sale, contracts, or mortgages, or other documentary evidence; and

c) Facts and circumstances sufficient to show whether the petitioner:

i) owns or holds an interest as defined by Section 712A-1, HRS, in the seized property;

ii) had any knowledge that the property was or would be involved in any violation of the law;

iii) had any knowledge of the particular violation which subjected the property to seizure and forfeiture;

iv) had any knowledge that the user of the property had any record, including arrests, except where the person was acquitted or the charges dismissed due to lack of evidence, for the violation which subjected the property to seizure and forfeiture or for any crime which is similar in nature.

The Attorney General will inquire into the facts and circumstances alleged in the Petition for Remission or Mitigation (“Petition”), if one is filed, and provide a written decision on the Petition within sixty days. If the circumstances of the case require more time, the Petitioner will be notified in writing, within the sixty day period of the circumstances requiring more time, and be further notified of the expected decision date; or

3) The Claimant may seek judicial determination of the forfeiture by filing a claim and cost or in pauperis bond. A claim shall be signed by the claimant and sworn on oath before a notary public and shall comply with the requirements of Section 712A-12(5), HRS. Specifically, the claim shall be signed by the claimant and sworn on oath before a notary public and shall set forth all the following:

a) The name of the claimant;

b) The address at which the claimant will accept future mailings from the court or the prosecuting attorney;

c) The nature and extent of the claimant’s interest in the property;

d) The time, transferor and circumstances of the claimant’s acquisition of the interest in the property;

e) The specific provisions of Chapter 712A, HRS, relied on in asserting that the property seized for forfeiture is not subject to forfeiture;

f) Facts supporting each assertion that the property is not subject to forfeiture;

g) Any additional facts supporting the claimant’s claim; and

h) The precise relief sought.

The claim must be accompanied by a cost bond in the amount of $2,500.00 or ten percent of the estimated value of the property, whichever is greater, or an in pauperis bond consisting of a declaration in the form of and containing the elements specified in the Appendix to the Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure.

Upon receipt of a claim and bond, which substantially comply with the foregoing requirements, the Attorney General will notify the Prosecuting Attorney who may either petition the Circuit Court for forfeiture of the property within forty-five (45) days of receipt of notice that a proper claim and bond has been filed, or may elect to honor the claim and forego further forfeiture proceedings. If the Prosecuting Attorney forgoes further proceedings, the seizing agency will be authorized to release the property, or some specified interest in it. If the Prosecuting Attorney petitions the circuit court for forfeiture and the claimant fails to prove that his/her interest is exempt from forfeiture under Section 712A-5, HRS, the claimant shall pay the State’s costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees incurred in connection with a judicial proceeding.

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A Petition for Remission or Mitigation, or a claim and cost or in pauperis bond must be filed with the Attorney General at the address specified below within thirty days after the date of publication of this notice or actual receipt of the Petition for Administrative Forfeiture, whichever occurs first. No extension of the filing deadline may be granted for owners or interest-holders who wish to file a Petition for Remission or Mitigation. However, for a claim, one (1) extension of thirty (30) days for filing of the claim may be granted upon a written request demonstrating good cause provided that the request is received by the Attorney General within the thirty (30) day period for filing a claim.

Notice is also hereby given that the property will be forfeited to the State of Hawaii if a petition for remission or mitigation, or a claim and cost or in pauperis bond, is not filed with the Attorney General in substantial compliance with Sections 712A-10 and 712A-12(5), HRS.

Department of the Attorney General
Criminal Justice Division
425 Queen Street
Hon., Hawaii 96813

DATED: December 8, 2008

MARK J. BENNETT
Attorney General
State of Hawaii

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