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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0102.021 2000-2002 4Y 06 yq~,~ a1a'~. ~~~'~1 Harry Kim ~''c~= hP,~, James S. Correa Mayor Police Chief a~ a' . .~~o~`~A ~'~a (~®ut~tp ~f ~c~ait POLICE DEPARTMENT 349 Kapiolani Street • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3998 (8081935-3311 • Fax (808)961-8869 June 14, 2001 TO JAMES Y. A HAIRMAN, HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL FROM JA . C A, POLICE CHIEF SUBJECT: MARDUANA ERADICATION MISSION -JUNE 4-8, 2001 The Hawaii Police Department conducted a marijuana eradication mission from June 4-8, 2001. As required by Resolution No. 46-01, reports indicating the number of plants eradicated and the number of complaints received from the public, the type of complaint and the complaint disposition are attached. Should you have any further questions, please contact Lieutenant Henry Tavares of our Hilo Vice Section at (808)961-2253. HT: if Attachments ~i0Yl2YAt. N0. - File No. Re To: - Ref. ~,$~,~~U~ 2001 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARIJAUANA PLANTS ERADICATED Date of Operation: 06-04-01 Height Number of Plants Number of Plots From ~ To ~ Location 66 14 3 feet 6 feet Volcano_ 2551 7~4 feet ~6 feet ~Pahoa 803 41 I2 feet ~4 feet Kalapana 834 40 ~ 3 feet ; 5 feet ~apoho - _ _ 53 12 3 feet ~aohe - _ I i i - ~ i I ~ l ~ ~ - _ _ - - - - ~ ~ Submitted By: H~n avares, r. _ Date: June , 2001 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARIJAUANA PLANTS ERADICATED Date of Operation: 06-05-01 i Height Number of Plants Number of Plots ~ From To Location 112 10 Seedlings j , Keaau _ - - 43~Seedlings ;5 feet IHonomu 1,561; _ . _ 157, 12~Seedlings Paauilo Mauka 7p~ 1' ~4 feet 5 feet Umauma _ _ L - - ~ - _ - _ _ - j - ~ - - 1 _ - - _ - - _ l - - ~ - _ _ j _ _ r....... -r. r __i , i.... _ _ _ _ _I....- i Submitted By: ~en . Ta ares F. - Date: Jun ,1 , 2001 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARIJAUANA PLANTS ERADICATED Date of Operation: 06-06-01 Height ~ . Number of Plants Number of Plots ~ From To Location 918 19 Seedlings 2 feet Pahala 56~ 6''Seedlings ',3 feet 'Volcano - _ ~ _ _ _ - + - _ I _ ~ , - ~ _ - - _ ~ _ _ -L- _ - ~ ; _ _ - - - , I - _ i _ j f l_ - _ _ ~ r Submitted By: H~nry J avares, r. Date: June , 2001 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARIJAUANA PLANTS ERADICATED Date of Operation: 06-07-08/1600 hours Height Number of Plants Number of Plots From To Location 2,035 40 seedlings 8 feet Pahoa _ - - - 340 12 2 feet 7 feet _ Hawaiian Beaches 270 13 f 2 feet 4 feet ~ Keaau - - - ~ _ - - ~ - 1__ _ i- ~ _ - , _ - _j - _ ~ _ _ _ _ _ ~ L_ ~ - ; _ I Submitted By: Lt. H~n . Tavare X34 Date: June 7, 0 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARIJAUANA PLANTS ERADICATED Date of Operation: 06-08-01 Height Number of Plants I Number of Plots' From To Location 176 17~seedlings i4 feet ~~Pahoa ~ - - - - - ~ _ _ _ - ~ - - - - l - I _ - ~ - + ~ ~ - - -r - j _ _ - -r - - _ _ - Submitted By: Lt. H~n Tavare #34 Date: June 1 1 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2001-13 Complaint No.: 1 Date/Time Reported: 06-04-01/1343 Date/Time Occurred: 06-04-01/1343 Location: Kaohe Homestead Rd. Complaint: Two low overhead helicopters. Color of Helicopter: Yellow and black Tail No.: Unknown Letters "HPD" Visible: Yes No~X Call Received By: Lt. Henry TAVARES 34 Complainant Recontacted By: Date/Time: Reason for Being in Area: Time in Area: No. of Plants Recovered: Immediate Action Taken: Helicopters determined to be part of DLNR mission. Comments: Caller was notified that helicopters were part of a DLNR mission and the phone number to DLNR was provided. Caller thanked the Department for not spraying herbicide. Submitted By: Lt. Hen TAV~~~ ~~4 Date/Time: 06-05- 1/0945 hiAWAlI POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2001-13 Complaint No.: 2 Date/Time Reported: 06-04-01/1450 Date/Time Occurred: Unknown Location: Unknown Complaint: Helicopter flying 300' over a residential area. Color of Helicopter: Unknown Tail No.: Unknown Letters "HPD" Visible: Yes No~ Call Received By: (answering machine) Lt. Henry TAVARES 34 Complainant Recontacted By: Unable to recontact Date/Time: Reason for Being in Area: Time in Area: No. of Plants Recovered: Immediate Action Taken: None Comments: Caller made complaint on answering machine and did not provide any further information. Submitted By: Lt. H~n AR 34 Date/Time: 06-05-0 /1030 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTED CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2001-14 Complaint No.: 1 Date/Time Reported: 06-05-0110950 Date/Time Occurred: 06-05-01/0950 Location: Kaloli Point Complaint: Caller reported three helicopters flying over Kaloli Point at and below tree top level. Caller further related that it appered to be a shooting gallery. When asked for further information on description, caller related he/she was 1/4 to 1/2 mile away. Color of Helicopter: (1) metallic gold, (1) blue or black, (1) unable to determine color Tail No.: Unable to be seen Letters "HPD" Visible: Yes No~x Call Received By: Lt. hienry TAVARES 34 Complainant Recontacted By: DateiTime: Reason for Being in Area: Time in Area: No. of Plants Recovered: Immediate Action Taken: None Comments: Caller was informed that the Hawaii Police Department was not using a metallic gold or black or blue helicopter and was informed to contact DLNR. The phone number was provided. On 06-05-01 at 1045 hours, I recontacted caller who confirmed helicopters were part of DLNR mission. Submitted By: Lt. H~nry T ARE 34 Date/Ti m e: 06-05-01 1040 HAWAII POLICE ®EPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIEL® OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2001-14 Complaint No.: 2 Date/Time Reported: 06-05-01/1303 DatefTime Occurred: 06-06-01/1300 Location: Papaaloa 2 miles above the 24 mm, Route 19 Complaint: Six helicopters flew above caller's home, one of which flew directly over caller's house at an altitude of 700'-800'. Caller further related that he/she runs a nursing home and patients were disturbed. No ropes were extended below the helicopters and helicopters were in the area for 5 minutes. Color of Helicopter: (1) yellow and silver, (5) military style Tail No.: Unable to be seen Letters "HPD" Visible: Yes No~x Call Received By: (answering machine) Lt. Henry TAVARES 34 Complainant Recontacted By: Lt. Henry TAVARES 34 Date/Time: 06-05-01/1330 Reason for Being in Area: Marijuana eradication. Helicopters were traveling north to Hamakua. Time in Area: 20 minutes No. of Plants Recovered: 0 Immediate Action Taken: Field Officer in Charge was informed of complaint. Comments: Field Officer in Charge reported that HCPD helicopter was in the area for approximately 20 minutes, flying over anon-residential area at 1000' altitude. While speaking to complainant, I was informed that the helicopters had returned. I asked for a description and was informed that the helicopters were too far away. (Continued on Page 2) Submitted By: Lt. H~n AR 34 Date/Time: 06-09-0 /2032 2001-14 Complaint No. 2 Page 2 On 06-06-01 at 0815 hours, caller again contacted the Vice Section and stated he/she contacted the Mayor's Office and since he is in "Japan," was referred to the Police Department. Caller related that he/she spoke to Lt. TAVARES yesterday, numerous times. Caller went on to state that he/she received a call from Washington this morning and they received 21 complaints from FAA. Caller also stated that he/she will be contacting the Governor's Office and will be hiring an attorney. On 06-06-01 at 0915 hours, I recontacted the complainant. He/she stated that a complaint was filed with the FAA and provided me with the telephone number (808)837-8367. Caller also related that one of the patient's at their nursing home almost had a cardiac arrest. I then inquired if Fire/Rescue was called to verify their statement and he/she informed me that medical assistance was not needed. While speaking with the complainant, he/she reported that a helicopter had returned. I again asked the complainant to get a description and was informed that the helicopter was too far away. I then informed the complainant that our marijuana eradication mission was currently underway in the Volcano and Pahala area. On 06-06-01 at 0930 hours, I contacted the FAA and spoke to Charles CANTU, Supervisor. CANTU was unaware of any low flying helicopter complaints from the Papaaloa area on 06-05-01. On 06-08-01 at 1048 hours, I was contacted by Jerry PARROTT, FAA. PARROTT informed me that on 06-05-01 he received a complaint of low flying helicopters in the Papaaloa area on 06-05-01. He identified the caller as the same caller who I spoke with on 06-05-01. I provided him with all the information surrounding this complaint. PARROTT then informed me that he was contacting me at the request of the complainant. He further related that he considered this complaint, closed. HAWAII POLICE ®EPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIEL® OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVE® CCFO No.: 2001-16 Complaint No.: 1 Date/Time Reported: 06-07-01/1005 hours DateiTime Occurred: 06-07-01/1005 hours Location: Nanawale Estates, Puna, Hawaii Complaint: Caller stated that a black and white helicopter (having no markings with one flashing clear light) is flying about 6 blocks away from her residence and flying "way below a thousand feet." Chopper has been in the area for 30 minutes and is still in the area. Caller thinks it could be where the 5 acre lots meet the 1 acre lots. Color of Helicopter: Black and white Tail No.: Unknown Letters "HPD" Visible: Yes No~X Call Received By: L FERRIERA Complainant Recontacted By: Lt. H. TAVARES 34 Date/Time: 06-08-01/1344 Reason for Being in Area: Marijuana eradication. Time in Area: 30-45 minutes No. of Plants Recovered: 2035 Immediate Action Taken: None. Officers were in the Nanawale Forest Reserve. Helicopter inserted personnel and returned when all plants were eradicated. Total combined time helicopter was in the area: 30-45 minutes. Comments: Upon recontact, caller was informed that we were utilizing a silver helicopter. Caller stated that it was hard to tell (referring to color). I informed caller that 2035 marijuana plants were eradicated. Caller stated that he/she saw "big bunches" of marijuana lifted into the air and knew that it was more than what is utilized for religious or medical use. Inquired if mj could be used for medical. Submitted By: Lt. H~n` T AR 34 Date/Time: 06-08-0 /1356 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2001-16 Complaint No.: 2 Date/Time Reported: 06-07-01/1558 Date/Time Occurred: 06-07-01/1140 Location: Hawaiian Acres Complaint: Helicopter flying lower than 500', maybe 400' ,under 50 knots, parallel to Road 7. Color of Helicopter: Olive drab Tail No.: Unknown Letters "HPD" Visible: Yes No~X Call Received By: (answering coaching) Lt. Henry TAVARES 34 Complainant Recontacted By: Lt. Henry TAVARES 34 DateiTime: 06-07-01/1630 Reason for Being in Area: Reconnaissance Time in Area: 10 minutes No. of Plants Recovered: 0 Immediate Action Taken: None Comments: I was in the helicopter flying over Hawaiian Acres at 1100'-1200' altitude. Upon recontact, caller was informed of this and questioned instruments utilized to determine altitude and my ability to read the instrument. Recontacted caller and informed caller that a radar altimeter was used. Caller was not satisfied and accused me of being dishonest. (Continued of page 2) Submitted By: L t. T E 3 Date/Time: 06-08-0 /1640 2001-16 Complaint No. 2 Page 2 On 06-07-01 at 1650 hours, caller recontacted me and informed me that at 4:30 p.m. helicopters were again flying at a low altitude, over his residence. Caller further related that this was reported to him/her and was unable to provide me with a description of the helicopter. Caller was informed that all helicopters involved in the marijuana eradication had landed at 3:30 p.m. and all Vice personnel had returned to the station. HAVIdAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPIERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2001-17 Complaint No.: 1 Date/Time Reported: 06-08-01/0600 Date/Time Occurred: 06-08-01/0600 Location: N. Kulani Pacific Paradise Gardens Mt. View Complaint: Low flying helicopter, waking up residence. Color of Helicopter: Unknown Tail No.: Unknown Letters "HPD" Visible: Yes No~ Call Received By: (Answering machine) Lt. Henry TAVARES 34 Complainant Recontacted By: Lt. Henry TAVARES 34 Date/Time: 06-08-01/1404 Reason for Being in Area: FBI was conducting an operation in the area. Time in Area: Unk. No. of Plants Recovered: 0 Immediate Action Taken: None Comments: Recontacted caller and informed him/her that the FBI was conducting an operation in the area. Submitted By: Lt. H VA 34 Date/Time: 06-08- 1/1450