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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0066.058 2004-2006 (~~u ~`i ~'C. JN[Y Os H,~ Harry Kim Lawrence K. Mahuna .Mnvor Police Chief ' ~ Harry S. Kubojiri er ~ Depary Police Chief 9TE Of'N~`~ County of Hawaii POLICE DEPARTMENT 349 Kapiolani Street • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3998 (808) 935-3311 • Fax (808) 961-8869 November 3, 2006 TO CY K. GA, COUNCIL CHAIR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM LA ENCE K. MAHUNA, POLICE CHIEF t, f ~ SUBJECT FINAL REPORT r - - r-+ _c Name of Grant Program: Statewide Marijuana Eradication -ry Federal or State Grantor: State Department of the Attorney General rv Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division ~ County Grantee DepartmenUAgency: County Police Department Grant No.: 03-DB-15 Amount of Grant: $208,000.00 Amount of County Match: $52,000.00 County Revenue & Expenditures Acct 010-201-5219.48 & 3304.77 Grant Period: September 1, 2004 -August 31, 2006 Goals: See attached Objectives: See attached Outcomes: See attached Comm. No. Ref. To: ~i Ref. Uate NOV 15 2006 t F DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division PROGRESS iREPORT Project No.: 03-DB-15 Project Title: Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Farce Agency: Hawaii Police Department Person Completing Report: Lieutenant Notman Keamo Phone: 808 961-2253 Project Period: 09-O1-04 to OS-31-OS Report Period: 09-O1-04 to 02-28-OS Date of Report: 03-30.05 Please address the following areas and attach the report to this form. A. Provide a brief description of the program. B. List each goal and objective, and describe the progress made towards achieving each of them. C. Describe the program. activities to date. D. Report performance indicators {a.k.a. Project Evaluation) that document the accomplishment of the objectives. If this is the final report; describe how the project impacted improved the criminal justice system. E. Describe any problems encout?tered, how they impacted the program and how they were resolved. T'o Be Submitted Every 6 aYlorrths and at tke End ojthe Project Period AG/CPJAD #20 06/02 STATEWIDE MARfJUANA ERADICATION TA5K FORCE PROJECT NO. D3-DB-15 PROGRESS REPORT September 1, 2004 -February 28, 2005 A. PROGRAM DESCR{PTION: 1. The cultivation of high-grade marijuana continues in the County of Hawaii. An increase in marijuana cultivation activities have been noted, more so in the Puna, Ka'u, North and South Hifo, Hamakua and Kona districts. 2. The demand for "Hawaii-grown" marijuana continues to be steady by "dealers" and consumers_ The Big Island continues to be the primary supplier to the rest of the State of 1-tawaii as well as the continental United States. 3. The program entails continued manual eradication methods that are curcently the most effective means in reducing product availability. There were no herbicidal eradication missions conducted by our agency during this period. _ 4. Enforcement methods such as stake-outs, street level enforcement and execution of search warrants, as well as other enforcement efforts, were utilized and have led to the prosecution of those responsible for indoor/outdoor operations as well as those for distribution operations. 5. Law enforcement efforts led to the seizure and forfeiture of assets connected to the cultivation and distribution of several marijuana related investigations, 6. Continued training is provided to task force members in order to participate in our coordinated operations. This assures for the safety of our personnel, the quality of vur investigations, the professional conduct during operations, and the standardization of work practices and use of equipment. 7. Hawaii Courtly continues to participate in effective inter-agency and Statewide coordinated activities. Task force personnel travel to other counties providing manpower and resources for eradication missions: 8. Hawaii County police personnel, as well as representatives from various County, State and Federal law enforcement agencies, attend monthly task force meetings for the purpose of planning and coordinating inter-agency operations. STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATIt7N TASK FARCE PROJECT NO. 03-DB-15 PAGE z B. GOAES AND OBJECTIVES: 1. The primary goal of the Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force is the suppression of the cultivation andtor distribution of marijuana, reducing product availability. VVifit 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, 14 Counter-Cannabis Field Operation (hereinafter referred to as CCFQ) 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, 2004 to February 28, 2005: a. 452 marijuana plots were identified; b. 4 indoor marijuana cultivation operations were identified and investigated; c. 11,974 marijuana plants were eradicated; d. 5,526.7 grams of dried processed marijuana were recovered; e. 281 cannabis related cases were initiated and inves#igated; f. 297 arrests were made in marijuana related investigations. 3. Other achievements were previously addressed in the Program Description narrative of this report. C. 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 2, 2004, a search warrant was executed at a residence located on 27"' Avenue, Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivisioh, District of % STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE _ PROJECT NO. 03-DB-15 J PAGE 3 Puna, Hawaii. Officers discovered a sophisticated indoor marijuana grow operation and recovered 500 marijuana plants, 4.06 pounds of processed marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Officers arcested and charged one male age 45 and one female age 70. b. On September 9, 2004, a search warrant was exeCUted at a residence located in the Hakalau area, District of South Hilo, Hawaii. Officers discovered an indoor operation and recovered 150 marijuana plants, 200 grams of processed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested and charged a 51-year-okt male. c_ On February 2, 2005, a search warrant was executed at a residence located on Lei Parkway, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivision, District of Ka'u, Hawaii. Officers recovered 230 marijuana plants and paraphernalia. Officers arrested and charged a male age 43 and a female age 31_ d. On February 9, 2005, a search warrant was executed at a residence located on Lehua Road, Fern Acres Subdivision, District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers discovered an indoor/outdoor marijuana grow operation and recovered 612 marijuana plants and paraphernalia- Officers arrested a 47-year-old male. The !?rug Enforcemen# Administration (DEA) has 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 September 27-30, 2004, eight officers attended a Rappel Masters training course hosted within the Hawaii County; b. On October 18-22, 2004, thirteen officers attended a Basic Rappel training course hosted within the Hawaii County; c. On February 23-25, 2005, two officers attended an Intelligence Conference in Waikoloa, Hawaii County. A. OUTGOME/IMPACT INDICATORS: 1 _ Grant funds have enabled I-lawaii County to continue a vigorous and pro-active eradication program resulting in arrests and seizures of assets. ~ STATEW4DE MARIJUANA ERApICATtON TASK FORCE _ _ PF20JECT NO. 03-DB-15 PAGE 4 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 enforoernent 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 n~connaissance 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: f a. Septemt~er 24, 2004 -Rotary Club of Hilo (70 people present); b. October 2004 - Waiakea High School (30 students in attendance); c. February 2005 - Kaumana PTSA (5D parents/students in attendancej; d. February 2005 -Hilo Intermediate School {30 students attended); E. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREp: 1. No significant problems were encountered during this period. STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 03-DB-15 PROGRESS REPORT JULY 1, 2005 -JUNE 30, 2006 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 1. The cultivation of high-grade marijuana continues in the County of Hawaii. An increase in marijuana cultivation activities have been noted, more so in the Puna, Ka'u, North and South Hilo, Hamakua and Kona districts. 2. The demand for "Hawaii-grown" marijuana continues to be steady by "dealers" and consumers. The Big Island continues to be the primary supplier to the rest of the State of Hawaii as well as the continental United States. 3. The program entails continued manual eradication methods that are currently the most effective means in reducing product availability. There were no herbicidal eradication missions conducted by our agency during this period. 4. Enforcement methods such as stake-outs, street level enforcement, execution of search warrants, as well as other enforcement efforts were utilized and have led to the prosecution of those responsible for indoor/outdoor operations as well as for distribution operations. 5. Law enforcement efforts led to the seizure and forfeiture of assets connected to the cultivation and distribution of several marijuana related investigations. 6. Continued training is provided to task force members in order to participate in our coordinated operations. This assures for the safety of our personnel, the quality of our investigations, the professional conduct during operations, and the standardization of work practices and use of equipment. 7. Hawaii County continues to participate in effective inter-agency and Statewide coordinated activities. Task force personnel travel to other counties providing manpower and resources for eradication missions. 8. Hawaii County police personnel, as well as representatives from various County, State and Federal law enforcement agencies, attend monthly task force meetings for the purpose of planning and coordinating inter-agency operations. r STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 03-DB-i5 PAGE 2 B. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. The primary goal of the Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force is suppressing the cultivation andlor distribution of marijuana and 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, 37 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 July 1, 2005 to June 20, 2006: a. 1,154 marijuana plots were identified; b. 30 indoor marijuana cultivation operations were identified and investigated; c. 54,531 marijuana plants were eradicated; d. 35,789.04 grams of dried processed marijuana were recovered; e. 698 cannabis related cases were initiated and investigated; f. 593 arrests were made in marijuana related investigations; g. There were 20 firearms, and $160,516.44 U.S. currency seized for forfeiture during this period. 3. Other achievements were previously addressed in the Program Description narrative of this report. C. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: 1. During this reporting period, task force efforts were concentrated on marijuana eradication as well as locating and identifying persons cultivating marijuana. STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 03-DB-15 PAGE 3 a. On August 31, 2005, officers executed a search warrant at a residence located in the Hawaiian Acres Subdivision in the District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered 152 marijuana plants, and drug paraphernalia. A 52-year-old male on federal probation was arrested. b. On September 19, 2005, a search warrant was executed at a residence located at 108 Aikane Loop, in the District of South Hilo, Hawaii. Officers arrested a 66-year-old male and a 23-year-old male after officers recovered 103 marijuana plants, 192.3 grams of dried marijuana, a 12~auge shot, and seized $500. c. On November 14, 2005, a search warrant was executed for an indoor grow operation at a residence located in the Hawaiian Acres Subdivision, District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered 509 marijuana plants, one pound and three ounces of dried marijuana, two shotguns, drug paraphemalia, along with lighting fixtures and five generators used in the greenhouse. Five persons were arrested (M-26, M-28, F-22, M-19, M-22). The 26-year-old male admitted to being the responsible person and is being prosecuted federally. d. On January 17, 2006, a search warrant was executed at a residence located in the Eden Roc Subdivision in Mountain View, District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered 276 marijuana plants, 243.3 grams dried marijuana, 18.6 grams of marijuana seeds, and a .380 pistol. Four persons were arrested (M-19, M-18, M-54, M-54). e. On February 24, 2006, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Eden Roc Subdivision, in the District of Puna, Hawaii. Police recovered 237 marijuana plants from an indoor grow operation and a loaded .30 caliber rifle. The 28-year-old male was arrested and charged. f. On March 28, 2006, a search warrant was executed for an indoor marijuana grow operation at a residence in the Eden Roc Subdivision, District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered 217 marijuana plants, 304.6 grams of dried marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Police arrested a 49-year-old male and a 57-year-old female. The case has been routed to the Prosecutor's Office for charges. g. On April 25, 2006, a search warrant was executed for an indoor operation at a residence at 1633 Orchidland Drive, in the District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered 202 marijuana plants, 1,957.4 grams of dried STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 03-DB-15 PAGE 4 marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and indoor growing equipment. A 28-year-old male and a 24year-old female were arrested and released pending charges to be filed by the Prosecutor's Office. h. On April 29, 2006, three search warrants were executed at three different residences in Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision, District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered a total of 1,223 marijuana plants, 2,757.1 grams of dried marijuana, 101 grams of cocaine, 8 grams of crack cocaine, $1,747 in US currency, and four firearms. Police arrested and charged a 26-year-old male. Two others were also arrested and released i. On May 2, 2006, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Fern Forest Subdivision, District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered 131 marijuana plants, and seized $6,526 in US currency. A 27-year-old male and a 25-year-0Id female were arrested and released pending charges by Prosecutor's Office. j. On June 14, 2006, a search warrant was executed at a residence located at 55-372 Hoea Road, District of North Kohala, Hawaii. Officers located a large indoor grow operation and recovered 1,635 marijuana plants, 14 pounds of dried marijuana, 26.7 grams of hashish, hydroponic grow equipment, 505.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1.8 grams of cocaine, and a stolen firearm. Also seized were three vehicles, $98,589 in US currency, two ATV's and two motorcycles. Three males (ages 42, 22, and 45) were arrested and charged. 2. The Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force Grant has allowed task force officers to attend the following training during this reporting period: a. On November 11-16, 2005, two officers attended California Narcotics Officers Association training in California. b. On January 23-26, 2006, two officers attended Jetway training in Honolulu. c. On February 20-24, 2006, two officers attended Canine Seminar in Honolulu. d. On April 19-20, 2006, one officer attended rappel training on Oahu. STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 03-DB-15 PAGE 5 D. QUTCOME/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. July 1, 2005 -Hawaii Community College (25 people); b. July 6, 2005 - Kalanianaole Elementary School Summer Program, (11 teachers); c. October 21, 2005 -University of Hawaii at Hilo, (80 persons); d. October 21, 2005 -Hawaii Community College (18 EMS students) e. November 2, 2005 - Pohoiki Charter School (60 students/staff); f. December 3, 2005 - Keaukaha Community Association (60 people); g. December 8, 2005 - Pahoa Academy of Arts (15 Sophomores) h. January 13, 2006 - Kiwani's Club (25 people) i. February 21, 2006 - Keaau High School (20 students) STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 03-DB-15 PAGE 6 j. March 1, 2006 - Puu Okala School (about 30 students) k. March 1, 2006 - Hale Aloha Preschool (30 students) I. March 6, 2006 - Kapiolani Elementary School (about 25 students) m. April 12, 2006 -Foster Family Program (6 counselors ) n. April 25, 2006 - Ainaloa Community Association (20 adults) o. April 25, 2006 -Keaau Community Association (20 adults) p. April 5, 2006 -Hilo High School (50 adults) q. May 5, 2006 -Keaau Elementary School (250 students) r. May 19, 2006 - Waiakeawaena Scouts (20 scouts) s. June 1, 2006 - Keonepoku School (300 students) t. June 1, 2006 -Keaau Middle School (250 students) E. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: No problems encountered. ~ f STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 03-DB-15 PROGRESS REPORT JULY 1, 2006 -AUGUST 31, 2006 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 1. The cultivation of high-grade marijuana continues in the County of Hawaii. An increase in marijuana cultivation activities have been noted, more so in the Puna, Ka'u, North and South Hilo, Hamakua and Kona districts. 2. The demand for "Hawaii-grown" marijuana continues to be steady by "dealers" and consumers. The Big Island continues to be the primary supplier to the rest of the State of Hawaii as well as the continental United States. 3. The program entails continued manual eradication methods that are currently the most effective means in reducing product availability. There were no herbicidal eradication missions conducted by our agency during this period. 4. Enforcement methods such as stake-outs, street level enforcement, execution of search warrants, as well as other enforcement efforts were utilized and have led to the prosecution of those responsible for indoor/outdoor operations as well as for distribution operations. 5. Law enforcement efforts led to the seizure and forfeiture of assets connected to the cultivation and distribution of several marijuana related investigations. 6. Continued training is provided to task force members in order to participate in our coordinated operations. This assures for the safety of our personnel, the quality of our investigations, the professional conduct during operations, and the standardization of work practices and use of equipment. 7. Hawaii County continues to participate in effective inter-agency and Statewide coordinated activities. Task force personnel travel to other counties providing manpower and resources for eradication missions. 8. Hawaii County police personnel, as well as representatives from various County, State and Federal law enforcement agencies, attend monthly task force meetings for the purpose of planning and coordinating inter-agency operations. STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 03-DB-15 PAGE 2 B. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. The primary goal of the Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force is suppressing the cultivation and/or distribution of marijuana and 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, 4Counter-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 July 1, 2006 to August 31, 2006: a. 195 marijuana plots were identified; b. 5 indoor marijuana cultivation operations were identified and investigated; c. 9,816 marijuana plants were eradicated; d. 3,381.20 grams of dried processed marijuana were recovered; e. 178 cannabis related cases were initiated and investigated; f. 112 arrests were made in marijuana related investigations; g. There were 21 firearms, and $11,533 U.S. currency seized for forfeiture during this period. 3. Other achievements were previously addressed in the Program Description narrative of this report. C. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: 1. During this reporting period, task force efforts were concentrated on marijuana eradication as well as locating and identifying persons cultivating ~ marijuana. STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 03-DB-15 PAGE 3 a. On July 10, 2006, officers executed a search warrant at a residence located at 18-7863 North Kulani Road, Mt. View in the District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered 25 marijuana plants, one rifle, and drug paraphernalia. A 53-year-old male and a 41 year old female were arrested. b. On July 11, 2006, a search warrant was executed at a residence located on Alanui Akakane Street in Volcano in the District of South Hilo, Hawaii. Officers arrested a 55-year-old male and a 53-year-old male after officers recovered 457 marijuana plants, 6.3 pounds of dried marijuana, three rifles, and seized $900. c. On July 18, 2005, a search warrant was executed at a residence located at 16-1080 40~' Avenue, Orchidland Subdivision in the District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered 3789 marijuana plants, 2.3 pounds of dried marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and seized $2,450 in currency. A 62 year old male was arrested. d. On July 25, 2006, a search warrant was executed at a residence located at 11-2945 Apuakehau Raod, Glenwood in the District of Puna, Hawaii. Officers recovered 77 marijuana plants, 3.9 grams dried marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. A 34 year old male and a 46 year old female were arrested. D. 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 STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 03-DB-15 PAGE 4 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. July 6, 2006 - Kawananakoa Center, (65 children of all ages); b. August 11, 2006 -Prosecutors from the State, (60 adults); c. August 11, 2006 - Kaumana School, (375 parents/children); d. August 14, 2006 -Hilo High School (60 adult staff) E. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: No problems encountered.