Xiomara Yamileth | The Garden Island
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KILAUEA — A man was arrested last Monday following a suspicious person report in Kilauea.

Kauai Police reported that on Monday, March 17, at approximately 8 p.m., officers were dispatched to Kilauea following reports of a suspicious man taking photographs through a home window. The residents also noted the man was on their home’s roof.

Once on the scene, officers immediately de-escalated the situation and apprehended the suspect without incident. Although the suspect refused to cooperate and was without identification. Law enforcement was able to successfully identify the man as 23-year-old Luis Manterola, a Mexican citizen.

Manterola was charged with Violation of Privacy in the First Degree and remains in custody with his bail set at $50,000.

Residents with cameras or witnesses with information regarding this case are urged to contact KPD Dispatch at 808.241,1711. Individuals wanting to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers Kauai at 808.246.8300.

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