HANAPEPE — Kaua‘i Police Department worked with officials from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources to remove an illegal camp site in Hanapepe and its resident on Thursday. The man, 54-year-old Raynard Arizo, was arrested for third-degree promotion
HANAPEPE — Kaua‘i Police Department worked with officials from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources to remove an illegal camp site in Hanapepe and its resident on Thursday.
The man, 54-year-old Raynard Arizo, was arrested for third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia charges, according to a county news release.
The joint investigation was initiated as a result of concerns raised by community members.
The camp site was located on Puolo Road at the Hanapepe Beach Park. It included two vehicles, an illegal structure and numerous miscellaneous items.
“With the help of DLNR, we were able to dismantle the illegal structure, haul two dump trucks worth of items, and remove two derelict vehicles over the course of two days,” said KPD Assistant Chief of the Patrol Services Bureau Ale Quibilan. “We executed a drug-related arrest and most importantly, we were able to return this portion of the park back to the public. We hope park-goers feel a little safer now that the area is clean and clear of debris.”
Police are continuing their investigation.
