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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0140.097 2002-2004 ~4Y OFe Larry Kira e~:~~~L; Lawrence K. l0~ahuna Mayor Police Chief e% ;t _ - ' Harry S. Kubojiri si'~za~~•~~,~a Deputy Police Chief County of F~awaii October 28, 2004 P®LICE DEPAItT1~ENT 349 Kapiolani Street • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3998 (808) 935-3311 • Fax (808) 961-8869 i~ C. , c,.~ TO JA ES Y. ARAKAKI COUNCIL ChiAIR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ~ r..y FROM ~i i~~O~~ ~ ®EPUTY POLICE Cf°IIEF ' ACTING POLIC~FiiEF r SUBJECT FINAL REPORT Y.., Name of Grant Program: Statewide Marijuana Eradication Federal or State Grantor: State Department of the Attorney General Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division County Grantee Department/Agency: County Police Department Grant No.: 02-DB-19 Amount of Grant: $202,000.00 Amount of County Match: $50,500.00 County Revenue & Expenditures Acct 010-201-5219.48 & 3304.77 Grant Period: September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2004 Goals: See attached Objectives: See attached Outcomes: See attached ~tsl~el~. t'?~s Rif. T®; "Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer" f~ r)~$~ V ~ y STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 02-DB-19 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 -FEBRUARY 29, 2004 A. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. The primary goal of the Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force is the suppression of the cultivation and/or distribution of marijuana, reducing product availability. With the financial support of this grant and coordinated efforts of the task force, Hawaii County is successfully working to achieve this goal. During the grant period, 13 Counter-Cannabis Field Operation (hereinafter referred to as CCFO) missions were conducted. Our personnel also assisted other law enforcement agencies throughout the state in their CCFO missions. 2. The following statistical data is for the period of September 1, 2003 to February 29, 2004: a. 825 marijuana plots were identified; b. 8 indoor marijuana cultivation operations were identified and investigated; c. 14,205 marijuana plants were eradicated; d. 70.56 grams of dried processed marijuana were recovered; e. 535 cannabis related cases were initiated and investigated; f. 359 arrests were made in marijuana related investigations; g. There were 32 firearms and $50,729.00 U.S. currency seized for forfeiture during this period. 3. Other achievements were previously addressed in the Program Description narrative of this report. STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 02-DB-19 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 -FEBRUARY 29, 2004 PAGE 2 B. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: 1. During this reporting period, task force efforts were concentrated on marijuana eradication as well as locating and identifying persons cultivating marijuana. a. On September 19, 2003, officers executed a search warrant at a residence with an indoor grow operation located in the Orchidland Subdivision in the District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered 147 marijuana plants, 2.6 pounds of dried marijuana, a .308 caliber semi-automatic rifle and marijuana growing paraphernalia (fluorescent lights, scale, pots, and fan). The 42-year-old male was arrested and charged. b. On January 28, 2004, a search warrant was executed at a residence located in the Black Sands Subdivision, Pahoa, in the District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers arrested and charged a 51-year-old female after officers recovered 66 marijuana plants, 96 grams of dried marijuana, fluorescent lights, timers, fans, and grow containers from an indoor grow at her residence. c. On October 10, 2003, a search warrant was executed at a residence located in Kainaliu, in the District of Kona, Hawaii. Officers arrested and charged four males, ages 26, 21, 29, and 46 and a 23-year-old female after officers recovered 101 marijuana plants, 306.8 grams of dried marijuana, 11 rifles and one pistol. 2. The Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force Grant has allowed task force officers to attend the following training during this reporting period: a. On September 17-19, 2003, ten officers attended a rappel recertification training course in Volcano and in Hilo; b. On February 23-27, 2004, one officer attended rappel training on Oahu. C. OUTCOME/IMPACT INDICATORS: 1. Grant funds have enabled Hawaii County to continue a vigorous and pro-active eradication program resulting in arrests and seizures of assets. STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 02-DB-19 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 -FEBRUARY 29, 2004 PAGE 3 Our coordinated efforts have had a crippling effect on the marijuana industry in the State of Hawaii. 2. Hawaii County has provided and received inter-agency assistance that resulted in several Statewide coordinated enforcement efforts, including stake-out operations, and search warrant operations and/or investigations. 3. Our personnel continue to receive the necessary training to keep us current on eradication and investigative techniques. Through coordinated efforts and frequent meetings, the task force has developed and maintained effective guidelines relative to reconnaissance and marijuana eradication missions and communication in the sharing of information. 4. In addition to our enforcement program, in response to numerous requests from the community, task force personnel continue to maintain a drug prevention and education program. The following drug awareness presentations were made during this reporting period: a. September 2, 2003 - Pepeekeo Community (25 people in attendance); b. September 10, 2003 - Laupahoehoe Community (60 people in attendance); c. September 17, 2003 -Hilo Engineers Association (10 persons in attendance); d. October 6, 2003 - Kohala School (6 staff members attended); e. October 20, 2003 -Hilo High School (30 students present); f. October 21-22, 2003 - Kamehameha School in Keaau (288 students in attendance); g. November 8, 2003 -LDS Church Drug Awareness (approximately 100 people in attendance); h. November 13, 2003 - Nanawale Community (25 people present); i. November 23, 2003 - Anela Street Kumiai (about 100 people present); STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 02-DB-19 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 -FEBRUARY 29, 2004 PAGE 4 j. November 3-4, 2003 -Hilo Intermediate School (about 100 students present); k. January 29, 2004 -University of Hawaii at Hilo (30 students present); I. January 31, 2004 -Holy Cross Church (about 50 people present); m. February 19, 2004 - Nawahiokalaniopuu School (6 teachers in attendance); n. February 24, 2004 -Hilo High School (20 students). STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 02-DB-19 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2004-AUGUST 31, 2004 A. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. The primary goal of the Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force is the suppression of the cultivation and/or distribution of marijuana, reducing product availability. With the financial support of this grant and coordinated efforts of the task force, Hawaii County is successfully working to achieve this goal. During the grant period, 27 Counter-Cannabis Field Operation (hereinafter referred to as CCFO) missions were conducted. Our personnel also assisted other law enforcement agencies throughout the state in their CCFO missions. 2. The following statistical data is for the period of March 1, 2004 to August 31, 2004: a. 1,377 marijuana plots were identified; b. 13 indoor marijuana cultivation operations were identified and investigated; c. 42,783 marijuana plants were eradicated; d. 7,977.04 grams of dried processed marijuana were recovered; e. 442 cannabis related cases were initiated and investigated; f. 272 arrests were made in marijuana related investigations; g. There were 19 firearms and $45,368.00 U.S. currency seized for forfeiture during this period. 3. Other achievements were previously addressed in the Program Description narrative of this report. STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 02-DB-19 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2004 -AUGUST 31, 2004 PAGE 2 B. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: 1. During this reporting period, task force efforts were concentrated on marijuana eradication as well as locating and identifying persons cultivating marijuana. a. On March 3, 2004, a search warrant was executed at a residence on a coffee farm in Honaunau, in the District of Kona, Hawaii. Officers discovered a sophisticated indoor marijuana grow operation and recovered 1,103 marijuana plants, 4.16 pounds of processed marijuana, and two rifles with one being a stolen AR-15 assault rifle from Oahu. Two males, one age 44 and the other age 42, were arrested. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) adopted the investigation to seek Federal prosecution. b. On July 2, 2004, a search warrant was executed at a residence located in the Kahuku Country Subdivision, in the District of Kau, Hawaii. Officers recovered 1,021 marijuana plants on the property and the surrounding area. Three male suspects, one age 53 and two age 20, were arrested. The investigation is pending adoption by DEA. c. On July 12, 2004, a search warrant was executed at a residence located in Mountain View, Hawaii. Officers recovered 411 marijuana plants, 282.2 grams of processed marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested and charged a 57-year-old male. d. On July 27, 2004, a search warrant was executed at a residence located on Lama Street, in the District of South Hilo, Hawaii. Officers recovered 209 marijuana plants, 326 grams processed marijuana, two rifles (one of which was converted to a full automatic), and seven pistols. Officers arrested and charged a 47-year-old male. The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Bureau (ATF) have adopted the investigation to seek Federal prosecution. 2. The Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force Grant has allowed task force officers to attend the following training during this reporting period: a. On May 10-17, 2004, two officers attended a rappel training course on Oahu; STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 02-DB-19 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2004 -AUGUST 31, 2004 PAGE 3 b. On May 17-21, 2004, one officer attended a rappel training course on Oahu; c. On June 20-26, 2004, one officer attended a rappel training course on Oahu; d. On August 5-6, 2004, three officers attended an Intelligence Conference on Kauai. C. OUTCOME/IMPACT INDICATORS: 1. Grant funds have enabled Hawaii County to continue a vigorous and pro-active eradication program resulting in arrests and seizures of assets. Our coordinated efforts have had a crippling effect on the marijuana industry in the State of Hawaii. 2. Hawaii County has provided and received inter-agency assistance that resulted in several Statewide coordinated enforcement efforts, including stake-out operations, and search warrant operations and/or investigations. 3. Our personnel continue to receive the necessary training to keep us current on eradication and investigative techniques. Through coordinated efforts and frequent meetings, the task force has developed and maintained effective guidelines relative to reconnaissance and marijuana eradication missions and communication in the sharing of information. 4. In addition to our enforcement program, in response to numerous requests from the community, task force personnel continue to maintain a drug prevention and education program. The following drug awareness presentations were made during this reporting period: a. March 16, 2004 -Hawaii State Welfare Employees (30 people present); b. April 7, 2004 -University of Hawaii Nursing Students (45 people in attendance); c. April 8, 2004 -Hilo Union Elementary School (12 staff personnel in attendance); STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 02-DB-19 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2004 -AUGUST 31, 2004 PAGE 4 d. April 13, 2004 - Waiakea High School (15 staff members attended); e. April 15, 2004 - Keaau High School (30 students present); f. April 16, 2004 -Hilo High School (15 students in attendance); g. June 18, 2004 -Hawaii Community College (27 students); h. June 25, 2004 -Emergency Medical Services (25 people present); i. August 4, 2004 - Honokaa Community (30 people in attendance).