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. MALAKAI OTUKOLO, CELESTE SIPILI, CANDICE CLARK, MICHAEL FAAGATA & THURSTON OSEDO
Property Seized: $49,530.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 9/5/12; 11/8/12
Place of Seizure: 1216 Farr Ln., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1242, 712-1243, 329-43.5, HRS
2. JEREMY TAYLOR
Property Seized: 2000 Chevrolet Blazer, NCF-171, VIN:
1GNCS13W1Y2134147 (Est. Value: $4,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 4/4/12; 7/25/12
Place of Seizure: Kealana & Piliokahi Aves., Waianae, HI
Violation: 712-1243 & 329-43.5, HRS
3. KATHERINE SANEEWONG, MANUEL KUAILANI & OAHU CAR SALES
Property Seized: 1999 Ford Explorer, NCR-836, VIN:
1FMYU22XXXUC45061 (Est. Value: $1,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 3/17/12; 7/23/12
Place of Seizure: Kam Hwy., Pearl City, HI
Violation: 708-810, HRS
4. MARILYN ESCALANTE & MELISSA LIMA
Property Seized: $582.00 in U.S. Currency; 1999 Honda Accord, JBP-992, VIN: JHMCG5544XC059478 (Est. Value: $3,000.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $3,582.00)
Date of Seizure: 5/30/12; 7/17/12
Place of Seizure: Kalihi & Laumaile Sts., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1243 & 329-43.5, HRS
5. DIET PHAM
Property Seized: $370.00 in U.S. Currency; 6 Pot of Gold Video Gaming Machines (Est. Value: $12,000.00); Video Surveillance Camera (Est. Value: $100.00); Apex Surveillance Monitor (Est. Value: $50.00); Samsung Flat Screen Monitor (Est. Value: $100.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $12,620.00)
Date of Seizure: 7/20/12
Place of Seizure: 1020 Smith St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1222, 712-1223, 712-1226, 712-1228 & 712-1230, HRS
6. LANG THI PHAM
Property Seized: $1,310.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 7/20/12
Place of Seizure: Maunakea St. & Nimitz Hwy., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1242 & 712-1243, HRS
7. OWNER OF GAME ROOM AT 320 WARD AVENUE; JOHNNY TRUONG HA, SAM LI, YONG HUI HUGGINS, MEI ZI CAO, XUE YING HE, SONG CHA KAYANO, MYONG CHO, KWOK HING WONG, WEN FA HE, AFA LOMU, HOA DANG, WEN BIN HE, ELLERY K. KIM, JUN HE, AI HUA LI & DOKWAM SENG SAWANG
Property Seized: $18,201.00 in U.S. Currency; 15 Cases Cigarettes, Asst (Est. Value: $900.00); 16 Office Chairs (Est. Value: $160.00); 6 Wooden Stools (Est. Value: $60.00); GE Water Machine (Est. Value: $80.00); 5 Folding Tables (Est. Value: $50.00); 4 Coffee Machines (Est. Value: $40.00); Toaster (Est. Value: $10.00); 1 Case Chopsticks (Est. Value: $30.00); 1 Case Toilet Tissue (Est. Value: $40.00); 2 Cases Plastic Bags (Est. Value: $10.00); 3 Cans Lysol Spray (Est. Value: $10.00); Rice Cooker (Est. Value: $20.00); 1 Case Clorox (Est. Value: $15.00); Microwave (Est. Value: $15.00); 4 Packages Paper Bowls (Est. Value: $10.00); 6 Bx. Paper Cups (Est. Value: $40.00); 19″ Emerson TV (Est. Value: $50.00); 2 Cases Plastic Spoons (Est. Value: $20.00); 4 Cases Paper Towel (Est. Value: $40.00); 1 Package Kirkland Paper Towels (Est. Value: $10.00); Wooden Table (Est. Value: $10.00); Asst. Packs Bicycle Cards (Est. Value: $60.00); 1 Case Paper Plates (Est. Value: $20.00); 1 Case Paper Bowls (Est. Value: $20.00); 1 Case Asst. Paper Plates & Bowls (Est. Value: $20.00); Asst. Poker Chips & Trays (Est. Value: $200.00); 2 HVB Fans (Est. Value: $50.00); 2 Toshiba TVs (Est. Value: $100.00); 4 Surveillance Cameras (Est. Value: $200.00); Digital Video Recorder (Est. Value: $50.00); Bottle Pinesol (Est. Value: $5.00); 3 Step Ladders (Est. Value: $30.00); 2 Propane Cooking Burners w/Wok (Est. Value: $50.00); Wall Fan (Est. Value: $50.00); Boy/Girl Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $1,000.00); Cherry/Fruit Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $1,000.00); 2 Portable Stoves (Est. Value: $100.00); 2 Refrigerators (Est. Value: $200.00); Tool Bag, Black & Red w/Asst. Tools (Est. Value: $50.00); 7 Bar Stools (Est. Value: $70.00); Tablecraft Ashtrays Box (Est. Value: $10.00); 8 Steno Pads (Est. Value: $8.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $23,114.00)
Date of Seizure: 7/29/10
Place of Seizure: 320 Ward Ave., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1222, 712-1226 & 712-1230, HRS
8. CHONG SOON YOON
Property Seized: $241.75 in U.S. Currency; 2 Cherry/Fruit Electronic Video Gaming Machines (Est. Value: $2,000.00); 2 Boy/Girl Electronic Video Gaming Machines (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Nexus Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $1,000.00); Swann Surveillance Monitor W/2 Cameras (Est. Value: $200.00); Sylvania TV (Est. Value: $200.00); Polaroid TV (Est. Value: $300.00); Sony Radio (Est. Value: $100.00); Emerson VHS (Est. Value: $100.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $6,141.75)
Date of Seizure: 12/23/10; 10/19/11
Place of Seizure: 1431 Kinau St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1222, 712-1223, 712-1226, 712-1228 & 712-1230, HRS
9. MYRA YASUDA, RODRIGO ARZAGA, LONE STAR MOTOSPORTS, ROCHELLE WONG FERNANDEZ, STEVEN TUIAANA, SHAYNA CABANLET CUIZON & YOLANDA OLSEN
Property Seized: 1998 Honda Civic, GWF-757, VIN:
2HGEJ6572WH581812 (Est. Value: $100.00)
Date of Seizure: 11/2/11; 12/27/11
Place of Seizure: Gulick Ave., Hon, HI
Violation: 708-830, 708-840, 708-842, 708-841, 708-810, 708-811, 707-700 & 707-720, HRS
10. WILLIAM AVILLA, SHANNON SOARES-CARVALHO & MINOR FEMALE, DOB: 10/28/97
Property Seized: $98,600.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 12/11/12
Place of Seizure: 91-841 Pahakupuna Rd., Unit A, Ewa Beach, HI
Violation: 712-1242, 712-1243, 712-1248 & 329-43.5, HRS
11. HYO SON HOBGOOD
Property Seized: $1,857.00 in U.S. Currency; Pot of Gold Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Nexus Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Platinum Touch II Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $7,857.00)
Date of Seizure: 7/13/12
Place of Seizure: 1775 S. King St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1222, 712-1223, 712-1226, 712-1228 & 712-1230, HRS
12. SANDRA MATSUI & TODD MATSUI
Property Seized: 2008 Toyota Tacoma, PSU-631, VIN:
5TETX22N68Z486984 (Est. Value: $15,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 11/9/12
Place of Seizure: Kaumakani St., Hon., HI
Violation: 708-821, HRS
13. EDWARD CLARK & JAYMIE LEE LEWIS
Property Seized: 2002 Mazda Protégé, CY-473, VIN:
JM1BJ245321570725 (Est. Value: $5,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 12/2/11; 1/5/12
Place of Seizure: Paopua Lp., Kailua, HI
Violation: 712-1245, 712-1246, 712-1247, 712-1249.5 & 329-43.5, HRS
14. LEONA MAY KOLISH
Property Seized: 1994 Honda Accord, KILAK9, VIN:
1HGCD5639RA195010 (Est. Value: $1,500.00)
Date of Seizure: 12/29/11
Place of Seizure: Waipahu St., Waipahu, HI
Violation: 712-1243 & 329-43.5, HRS
15. TAMMY SCARFONE & CHRISTY FULLER
Property Seized: $1,080.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 5/27/09; 10/19/11
Place of Seizure: 553 Pauku St., Kailua, HI
Violation: 712-1243 & 329-43.5, HRS
16. ROSITA ABELLA, ELVIS BANNISTER, DUYEN BUI, ELMER CARINO, MANWAI CHING, CLAIRE DELA CRUZ, MERCEDES DE LEON, HOA KIM DO, CHIEN VAN DOAN, TRON VAN DOAN, JOSE ENGUITO, LIEM FOU, PERLA GAMBOA, WEN XIONG HE, JIAWEI HOU, GUOKUN HUANG, SHUPU HUANG, WILLIAM KIM, JAMES LAM, MINH NGUYEN LE, THANH THI LE, BING ZHI LEI, WEN JUAN LI, CHUANG LI LIANG, SONNY NGOC PHAN, CATHERINE RENON, AURESTIS REYNO, JEANA SWAFFORD, LALOTAO TAUMOE, TIEN TRAN, EDNA VALDEZ & WEI LUN ZHANG
Property Seized: $28,077.00 in U.S. Currency; Toshiba TV Monitor (Est. Value: $200.00); Lorex Flat Screen Monitor (Est. Value: $200.00); Surveillance Equipment (Est. Value: $100.00); Electronic Money Counter ($100.00); 740 Boxes of Playing Cards (Est. Value: $1,480.00); 330 Cigarette Packs (Est. Value: $2,640.00); 2 Emerson Flat Screen Monitors (Est. Value: $400.00); Toshiba TV/DVD (Est. Value: $200.00); 1,762 Poker Chips (Est. Value: $50.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $33,447.00)
Date of Seizure: 10/14/11
Place of Seizure: 71 N. King St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1221, 712-1222, 712-1223, 712-1226, 712-1228 & 712-1230, HRS
17. ZBIGNIEW NAWROCKI & SHELLY OCHIMA, also known as Shelly Topinio
Property Seized: $20,780.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 6/30/11; 10/5/11
Place of Seizure: 92-374 Waimea St., Kapolei, HI
Violation: 712-1242, 712-1243 & 329-43.5, HRS
18. KALANI FEARINGTON & LAMONT ROY BUTLER
Property Seized: $1,240.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 9/9/11
Place of Seizure: 1533 Liholiho St., Apt. 202, Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1247, 712-1249.5 & 329-43.5, HRS
19. ERIN RODRIGUES, BRANDI LEIGH GOUVEIA & WESTLEE RODRIGUES
Property Seized: 1992 Honda Accord, ERW-574, VIN:
1HGCB7656NA182583 (Est. Value: $1,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 12/13/10; 8/22/11
Place of Seizure: Kam Hwy., Kaneohe, HI
Violation: 708-821, HRS
20. NATALIE WOODS, KOORTNIE PALAKIKO, RYAN CHEEK & LOUIS CASTRO
Property Seized: $403.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 6/27/11; 9/7/11
Place of Seizure: Pearl City Police Station, Pearl City, HI
Violation: 712-1243 & 329-43.5, HRS
21. UTULELE AUPAAU
Property Seized: $140.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 8/27/11
Place of Seizure: River St. & Vineyard Blvd., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1243, HRS
22. SAIPELE VAESAU & NATALIE TARAWA
Property Seized: 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe, NNT-484, VIN:
1GNEC13R9VJ444838 (Est. Value: $4,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 8/6/10; 7/8/11
Place of Seizure: Hon., HI
Violation: 707-720, HRS
23. BRANDON BUKUNT, NANCY BUKUNT & PEDER BUKUNT
Property Seized: $700.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 4/28/11; 7/13/11
Place of Seizure: Date St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1242, 712-1243 & 329-43.5, HRS
24. LI ZHONG JI, CAM N. LEM, GUI YU GAN, SIXTA S. ACIO, MAI VAN HOANG, JAE SOOK KIM, BAO VAN LE, THI SHEPERD, TRANG NGUYEN, SUI SHAN TSE, AUREA SAN DOVAL, ZHI CHENG HUANG, ANH YU QUOC NGUYEN, THUYHUNG TRUONG, ERGUANG HE, SANDY NGUYEN, WU MING HE, KUM SAN YOON, MIN LING HE, MING WEN CAO, PATRICIO AQUINO, TONY DANG, LAN THI MAEDA, WAN ZHANG, BA QUYUH LUU TRAN, HUAJUN LIU, WE CHAO NIE & WEN QUAN LI
Property Seized: $32,207.87 in U.S. Currency; Asst. Baccarat Playing Paraphernalia incl. 5 Bundles Baccarat Scoring Cards, 1 Case Score Cards, Playing Card Holder Bell, Baccarat Cubes w/Chinese Lettering in Tray (Est. Value: $255.00); Asst. Playing Cards (Est. Value: $500.00); Baccarat Felt w/Playing Cards (Est. Value: $100.00); 20 Cartons Asst. Cigarettes (Est. Value: $1,600.00); 27 Cartons Asst. Cigarettes (Est. Value: $2,160.00); Asst. Poker Chips (Est. Value: $300.00); Lexmark Printer X5470 (Est. Value: $500.00); Asst. Playing Cards (Est. Value: ); Samsung Flatscreen TV (Est. Value: $200.00); PNS TV (Est. Value: $50.00); 5 Surveillance Cameras w/Wires (Est. Value: $50.00); Pepito Felt, Cards & 5 Packs of Asst. Cigarettes (Est. Value: $500.00); 4 Pkg. Marathon Dinner Napkins (Est. Value: $20.00); 3 Bx. Kirkland Kitchen Bags (Est. Value: $20.00); 17 Liters Coca Cola (Est. Value: $50.00); 2 Liters Fanta Orange Soda (Est. Value: $5.00); 14 Liters Mountain Dew Soda (Est. Value: $50.00); 1 Case Playing Cards (Est. Value: $30.00); 4 Tower Fans (Est. Value: $100.00); Emerson TV (Est. Value: $50.00); Emerson Flat Screen TV (Est. Value: $200.00); Remote Control (Est. Value: $10.00); 4 Bags Red Plastic Cups (Est. Value: $40.00); Asst. Jewelry inc. Gold w/Jade, & Silver Watch (Est. Value: $2,500.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $40,967.87)
Date of Seizure: 9/8/10
Place of Seizure: 111 N. King St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1222, 712-1226 & 712-1230, HRS
25. ALLAN H. KEKAHUNA
Property Seized: 2005 Toyota Truck, NTP-781, VIN:
5TETU62N85Z022896 (Est. Value: $9,500.00)
Date of Seizure: 8/31/11
Place of Seizure: Mekia St., Waimanalo, HI
Violation: 708-836.5, HRS
26. ERIK PATINO
Property Seized: $3,000.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 11/5/12; 12/4/12
Place of Seizure: 1245 Young St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1243, HRS
27. MAIKO JOSLIN & ZACHARY SANCHEZ
Property Seized: $78.00 in U.S. Currency; 2004 Jeep Cherokee, RJY-658, VIN: 1J4GW48S74C168050 (Est. Value: $3,000.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $3,078.00)
Date of Seizure: 11/3/12; 11/28/12
Place of Seizure: 91-1017 Ahuua St., Ewa Beach, HI
Violation: 712-1242, 712-1243 & 329-43.5, HRS
28. CHRISTOPHER JARRETT & IFO NIMOAI, JR.
Property Seized: 1997 Acura, RNW-219, VIN: 19UYA125XVL022805 (Est. Value: $1,500.00)
Date of Seizure: 2/18/12; 6/12/12
Place of Seizure: Beretania & River Sts., Hon., HI
Violation: 708-840 & 708-842, HRS
29. TAAVILI TUITUPOU
Property Seized: $641.00 in U.S. Currency ; 2 Pot of Gold Video Gaming Machines (Est. Value: $4,000.00); Cherry/Fruit Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Nexus Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Boy/Girl Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Black Jack Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Security Surveillance Camera Equipment (Est. Value: $50.00); Panasonic TV Monitor (Est. Value: $100.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $12,791.00)
Date of Seizure: 6/23/11
Place of Seizure: 1350 S. King St., Hon, HI
Violation: 712-1222, 712-1223, 712-1226, 712-1228 & 712-1230, HRS
30. IMKUM CHON TESTA
Property Seized: $567.35 in U.S. Currency & Coin; Boy/Girl Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Cherry Bonus Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Nexus Multi Game Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); RCA TV/VHS Player (Est. Value: $100.00); Apex TV (Est. Value: $100.00); Magnavox DVD Player (Est. Value: $50.00); Samsung Wireless Surveillance Camera (Est. Value: $200.00); (Agg. Value: $7,017.35)
Date of Seizure: 3/17/11; 6/24/11
Place of Seizure: 1208 Matlock St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1222, 712-1223, 712-1226, 712-1228 & 712-1230, HRS
31. SONG HA, JON KAM & OWNER OF 162 NORTH KING STREET
Property Seized: $1,150.00 in U.S. Currency; 4 Boy/Girl Electronic Gaming Machines (Est. Value: $2,000.00); 3 Front Gaming Machines (Est. Value: $1,500.00); Video Game Machine (Est. Value: $500.00); Orion TV (Est. Value: $200.00); 2 Magnavox TVs (Total Est. Value: $400.00); JVC TV (Est. Value: $200.00); Sony TV (Est. Value: $200.00); Surveillance Equipment (Est. Value: $100.00); Sony Stereo (Est. Value: $100.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $6,350.00)
Date of Seizure: 9/15/10; 11/18/11
Place of Seizure: 162 N. King St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1222, 712-1223, 712-1226, 712-1228 & 712-1230, HRS
32. GLENN NAKATANI, ALAN UEHARA & ROBERT HEIURIE
Property Seized: $3,748.75 in U.S. Currency & Coin; 4 Boy/Girl Video Gaming Machines (Est. Value: $4,000.00); 3 Fruit Video Gaming Machines (Est. Value: $3,000.00); Nexus Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $1,000.00); Solitaire Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $1,000.00); Sharp Monitor (Est. Value: $100.00); Surveillance Monitor (Est. Value: $100.00); Change Machine (Est. Value: $500.00); Compressor (Est. Value: $1,000.00); Craftsman Tool Kit (Est. Value: $300.00); Set of Misc. Papers & Lt. Blue Notebook (Est. Value: $0.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $14,748.75)
Date of Seizure: 5/9/10; 10/14/11
Place of Seizure: Hopaka St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1222, 712-1223, 712-1226, 712-1228 & 712-1230, HRS
33. THOMAS ZOELLER, JR.
Property Seized: 2000 Jeep Wrangler, BN-242, VIN:
1J4FA29P6YP804349 (Est. Value: $5,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 3/21/11
Place of Seizure: Kanunu St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1242, 712-1243 & 329-43.5, HRS
34. SONG HA
Property Seized: $2,899.00 in U.S. Currency; Jungle King Monkey Electronic Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Go Stop Electronic Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); 2 Nexus Electronic Gaming Machines (Est. Value: $4,000.00); Pot of Gold Electronic Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); 2 Boy/Girl Electronic Gaming Machines (Est. Value: $4,000.00); 2 Cherry/Fruit Electronic Gaming Machines (Est. Value: $4,000.00); Zenith TV (Est. Value: $50.00); Sanyo Surveillance Monitor (Est. Value: $50.00); Swann Surveillance Monitor (Est. Value: $50.00); Samjeon Surveillance Monitor (Est. Value: $50.00); 5 Surveillance Cameras (Total Est. Value: $125.00); Black Everest Waist Bag (Est. Value: $5.00); Key Holder W/3 Keys (Est. Value: $5.00); 2 Magnavox DVD Players (Total Est. Value: $100.00); Panasonic TV (Est. Value: $50.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $21,384.00)
Date of Seizure: 6/17/11; 8/8/11
Place of Seizure: 1289 S. King St., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1222, 712-1223, 712-1226, 712-1228 & 712-1230, HRS
35. JUNG HYE YUN
Property Seized: $2,453.00 in U.S. Currency; Boy/Girl Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Nexus Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); Cherry/Fruit Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $2,000.00); 3 Pot of Gold Video Gaming Machine (Est. Value: $6,000.00); Swann Surveillance Camera (Est. Value: $50.00); Magnavox Monitor (Est. Value: $50.00); 2 Panasonic Monitors (Total Est. Value: $100.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $14,653.00)
Date of Seizure: 8/3/11
Place of Seizure: 350 Ward Ave., 2nd Flr., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1222, 712-1223, 712-1226, 712-1228 & 712-1230, HRS
36. RANDOLPH LARGO
Property Seized: $1,035.00 in U.S. Currency
Date of Seizure: 2/3/12; 3/27/12
Place of Seizure: Kilaha St., Ewa Beach, HI
Violation: 712-1242, 712-1243, HRS
37. DAMON MEDEIROS, HARMONY LAURITZEN & FRANKLIN UYEDA
Property Seized: 2000 Chevrolet Impala, NSX-132, VIN:
2G1WF55K4Y9355764 (Est. Value: $3,500.00)
Date of Seizure: 11/15/09; 3/28/12
Place of Seizure: Aloha Dr. & Royal Hawn. Ave., Hon., HI
Violation: 708-836.5 & 712-1243, HRS
38. STANTYN ANTONIO, CAROLINA ANTONIO & ONE MAIN FINANCIAL
Property Seized: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, PRC-515, VIN:
5NMSH13E87H024376 (Est. Value: $13,500.00)
Date of Seizure: 5/3/12; 7/10/12
Place of Seizure: Kam. Hwy., Kahuku, HI
Violation: 712-1247, HRS
39. CAIN KYLE & WEST OAHU COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Property Seized: 2003 Nissan Maxima, RRG-294, VIN:
JN1DA31D03T513093 (Est. Value: $6,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 3/21/12; 8/23/12
Place of Seizure: Farrington Hwy., Waianae, HI
Violation: 712-1243 & 329-43.5, HRS
40. LUKE WARNER
Property Seized: $43,275.00 in U.S. Currency; 2004 Jaguar, NRN-996, VIN: SAJWA71C44SG30143 (Est. Value: $8,700.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $51,975.00)
Date of Seizure: 8/2/12; 11/27/12
Place of Seizure: 444 Niu St., Unit 3404B, Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1240.7, 712-1242, 712-1243, 329-43.5, 708-830 & 708-830.5, HRS
41. BARRY HIRATA, DAWN HIRATA & HAWAII USA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Property Seized: $914.00 in U.S. Currency; 2007 Chrysler 300, PNP-772, VIN: 2C3KA53G17H808069 (Est. Value: $12,110.00) (Agg. Est. Value: $13,024.00)
Date of Seizure: 9/21/12
Place of Seizure: Kualakai Pkwy. & H1 West, Kapolei, HI
Violation: 712-1247 & 712-1241, HRS
42. LOUIS CLIBOURNE
Property Seized: 1998 Volkswagon Jetta, GWZ-599, VIN:
3VWVA81HXWM236003 (Est. Value: $2,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 7/12/12; 10/1/12
Place of Seizure: Hobron Ln. & Ena Rd., Hon., HI
Violation: 712-1242, 712-1243 & 329-43.5, HRS
43. ALEXIS PUSI & WAHIAWA AUTO LEASING DBA COX AUTO SALES
Property Seized: 1997 Honda Accord, NYP-877, VIN:
1HGCD7253VA037419 (Est. Value: $5,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 10/31/12
Place of Seizure: Kam Hwy., Wahiawa, HI
Violation: 708-836.5, HRS
44. LORRIE MONIZ, ARNOLD KHRISTEN & KEA KAIMANA
Property Seized: 1993 Honda Accord, GJC-588, VIN:
1HGCB7655PA165194 (Est. Value: $2,000.00)
Date of Seizure: 5/9/11
Place of Seizure: Farrington Hwy., Waianae, HI
Violation: 712-1240.8, 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.
* * * * * *
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
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
DATED: February 4, 2013
DAVID M. LOUIE
Attorney General
State of Hawaii
(SA488314 2/4/13)~