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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0066.057 2004-2006 B.d 0 S oJHtY or Mq~, Harry Kim ~ Lawrence K Mahuna ' Police Chief .Mp_y0( ~ ',;r;.~. Harry S. Kubojiri 1TE Ov~H~~ Depury Police Chief County of Hawaii POLICE DEPARTMENT 349 Kapiolani Stra[ • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3998 (808) 935-3311 Fax (808) 961-8669 November 3, 2006 TO S CY K. A, COUNCIL CHAIR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS `.,.s'J1 w FROM LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA, POLICE CHIEF U t~:_~ o SUBJECT FINAL REPORT r~, ~ ' ~ Name of Grant Program: Hawaii Narcotics Task Force Federal or State Grantor: State Department of the Attorney General rv Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance ,-ate Division County Grantee Department/Agency: County Police Department Grant No.: 04-DB-11 Amount of Grant: $74,000.00 Amount of County Match: $18,500.00 County Revenue & Expenditures Acct 010-201-5219.32 & 3304.31 Grant Period: June 1, 2005 -August 31, 2006 Goals: See attached Objectives: See attached Outcomes: See attached Comm. No. • S Ref. To: F L Ref. Date Nfly 1 5 20Q6 - nF..P.ATt.Tn~fF:N'r' OF 7't-IE ATTdRNEY rFNExa,L Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division PIiOGRE55 REPORT FrojectNo.: 04-DB-11 Project Title: Hawaii Narcotics Task Force ,agency; Hawaii police Department Person Completinglteport: lt. Norman Keamo Phone_ (808) 9fi1-2253 Project period: 06-01-05 to 05-31-06 Report Period: 06-01-05 to I1-30-05 Date of Report: 01-26-OS Please address the following areas and attach the report to this form. A. Prpvide a brief description of the Prograun. B. List each goal and objective, and describe the progress made towards achieving eac 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 £tnal report, describe how the project impacted /improved the crinrinai justice systeptt_ E. Describe any problems encountered, how they impacted the program and how they were resvIved. Tv be submitted Every 6 months and at the End of tke Project Period AGIGPJAD #20 06/02 HAWAII NARCOTICS TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 04-DI3-11 PROGRESS REPORT JUNE 1, 2005 -NOVEMBER 30, 2005 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 1. Crystal methamphetamine and cocaine have increased in demand and supply in the County of Hawaii, as well as throughout the State. The increase in the supply of these drugs has been coupled with increased purity allowing for those involved in its importation to further increase their profit margins. These "hard" drugs are neither focally found nor produced, and instead, are imported into the State via air, postal, and marine transport. It is well documented that illicit drugs are predominantly transported via Commercial and private air transportation, we well as Federal and private mail couriers. AI{ precursor chemicals and for the most part most i{{icit drugs are not locally produced, and are, therefore, smuggled into the State resulting in increased trafficking and importing activities. Current intelligence information and post investigations clearly confirm these increases. 2. The profit to be made in drug trafficking is potentially high and because of this, some of these groups have invested money, time and effort to set up elaborate distribution networks which are very sophisticated and well organized. These networks fiker down to the low level "street dealers" who often deal drugs to support their own habits and are highly visible to the general public, becoming a nuisance in the community and neighborhoods. 3. The utilizatien of undercover officers infiltrating organizations and purchasing narcotics from upper-level dealers has proved to be an effective means of dismantling the organization. In addition, police controlled purchases conducted with reliab{e confidential sources and cooperating individuals have led to the arrest of many mid-to upper-level dealers. a. This program enhances our Department's efforts in identifying and targeting those responsible for these activities. The result has been significant seizures, arrests, and prosecution that may not have occurred wifhout the coordinated and collaborative assistance as rendered under this project. Hawaii Narcotics Task Force 04-DB~11 Page Z of 4 5. The program has provided our task force personnel with training and intelligence information necessary to keep them informed of the current smuggling and distribution trends and/or techniques. These training sessions have enhanced our officers' knowledge and ability, ensured quality investigations, and increased their efficiency especially in these speck activities. 6. C2OALS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. The overall goat of the Hawaii Narcotics Task Force (HNTF) is to disrupt the flow of narcotics into and throughout the Stale of Hawaii via the apprehension of mid- to high-level dealers smuggling and distributing narcotics into and within the State of Hawaii. The following statistical data is submitted for the period of June 1, 2005 to November 30, 2005: June Jul Au Set Oct Nov Total Cocaine Cases 13 4 3 4 4 3 31 Grams 129.0 9.4 370.4 1.9 93.4 1.8 605.9 Arrests 10 9 1 4 3 0 27 Heroin Cases 3 3 7 5 1 D 19 Grams .4 1.02 7.a .7 .3 0 9.82 Arrests 4 7 8 4 0 0 23 Metham hetamine Cases 78 95 86 88 67 46 460 Grams 349.47 879.71 578.12 170.47 32.89 305,86 2,316.52 Arrests 53 73 56 96 7B 31 385 Mari'uana Gases 87 76 83 117 84 86 533 Grams 1 072.41 6,239.9 754.01 3,116.14 2,743.17 883.07 9 365.90 Arrests 77 43 42 59 26 31 278 Plants 3,548 7,264 8451 7,693 388 2,695 30,039 2. Hawaii County continues to dedicate personnel to the statewide task force, maintaining joint investigative efforts, as well as intelligence networking with • Hawaii Narcotics Task Force 04-DB-11 Page 3 of 4 2. Hawaii County continues to dedicate personnel to the statewide task force, maintaining joint investigative efforts, as well as intelligence networking with Maui and Kauai Police Departments and other State and Federal law enforcement agencies. 3. During this reporting period, the Hawaii Police Department's task force was able to iden#ity and apprehend several significant individuals and organizations that operated in large-scale smuggling activities in Hawaii County. This is covered in more detail under the following "Program Activities" portion of this report. 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. June 3, 2005 -Care Hawaii Association, 30 adults; b. June 28, 2005 - Laupahoehce School, 15 teenagers; c. July 1, 2005 Hawaii Community College, 20 adults; d. Jufy 7, 2005 - Kalanianaole School Summer Program, 20 children; e. October 21, 2005 -Hawaii Community College, 25 adults; f. October 21, 2005 University of Hawaii, 50 college students; g. November 2, 2005 - Pohoiki Charter School, 60 students/teachers; h. November 2, 2005 - Wainaku Community Asscciation, 35 people C. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: 1. The following is a summary of several successful investigations that occurred during this reporting period: • On June 22, 2005, task force officers executed an arrest warrant on a male and recovered 48.2 grams of crystal methamphetamine and 31.5 grams of cocaine. The suspect then se# up his source in which 59.8 grams of cocaine and 13.4 grams of crack cocaine was recovered- • On June 9, 2005, task force officers recovered 57.2 grams of crystal f me#hamphetamine in a buy bust investigation. Hawaii Narcotics Task Force 04-DB-11 Page 4 of 4 • On June 24, 20D5, task force officers recovered 108.6 grams of crystal methamphetamine in a control delivery of a parcel. The male suspect was arrested and pending federal prosecution. • On June 30, 2005, task force ofFCers executed a search warrant at a residence and recovered 1,026.2 grams of processed marijuana, 60 marijuana plants, 17.8 grams of crystal methamphetamine, and $35,619 in U.S. currency. • On July 27, 2005, upon execution of a search warrant in Captain Caok, 360.2 grams of methamphetamine, $12,50D and various drug paraphernalia was recovered. A male and a female were arrested and face numerous state charges. Suspects transported at least six shipments of ice from Arizona to Kona. On August 18, 2005, a search warrant was executed on a residence and four ounces of cocaine, marijuana and $4,321 in U.S, currency were recovered. Male suspect was charged with 13 various offenses and is currently facing state charges. On Sep#ember 30, 2005, a search warrant was executed on a vehicle that was stopped leaving the Kona Airport. A total of 4.1 grams of ice, $34,D00 in U.S. currency, a .357 caliber pistol and a 9mm semi-auto pistol were recovered. Four males were arrested on various outstanding bench warrants and state charges • On November 28, 2005, task force officers executed a search warrant on a vehicle and recovered 236.8 grams of crystal methamphetamine. D. TRAINING RECEIVED • On September 15-26, 2005, four officers attend the Inter-County Criminal Intelligence Unit Conference on Oahu. • On November 11-15, 2005, two officers attended the Califomla Narcotics OfFcers' Association (CNOA} 415 Annual Training Institute and Exposition in Reno, Nevada. E. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREO~ 1. No sign cant problems were encountered during this period. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division PROGRESS REPORT Project No.: 04-Da-11 PiOjeetTitle: Hawaii Narcotics Task Force Agency: Hawaii Police Department Person Completing Report: Lieutenant Norman Keamo Phone:~808)961-2253 Project Period: 06-O1-OS to OS-31-O6 Report Period: 12-O1-OS to 06-30-06 Date of Report: 08-01-06 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 encountered, how they impacted the program and how they were resolved. To be submitted Every 6 moni7as and at the End of the Project Period. AG/CPJAD #20 06/02 HAWAII NARCOTICS TASK FORCE PROJECT N0. 04-DB-11 PROGRESS REPORT DECEMBER 1, 2005 -JUNE 30, 2006 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 1. Crystal methamphetamine and cocaine have increased in demand and supply in the County of Hawaii, as well as throughout the State. The increase in the supply of these drugs has been coupled with increased purity allowing for those involved in its importation to further increase their profit margins. These "hard" drugs are neither locally found nor produced, and instead, are imported into the State via air, postal, and marine transport. It is well documented that illicit drugs are predominantly transported via commercial and private air transportation, we well as Federal and private mail couriers. All precursor chemicals and for the most part most illicit drugs are not locally produced, and are, therefore, smuggled into the State resulting in increased trafficking and importing activities. Current intelligence information and post investigations clearly confirm these increases. 2. The profit to be made in drug trafficking is potentially high and because of this, some of these groups have invested money, time and effort to set up elaborate distribution networks which are very sophisticated and well organized. These networks filter down to the low level "street dealers" who often deal drugs to support their own habits and are highly visible to the general public, becoming a nuisance in the community and neighborhoods. 3. The utilization of undercover officers infiltrating organizations and purchasing narcotics from upper-level dealers has proved to be an effective means of dismantling the organization. In addition, police controlled purchases conducted with reliable confidential sources and cooperating individuals have led to the arrest of many mid-to upper-level dealers. 4. This program enhances our Department's efforts in identifying and targeting those responsible for these activities. The result has been significant seizures, arrests, and prosecution that may not have occurred without the coordinated and collaborative assistance as rendered under this project. Hawaii Narcotics Task Force 04-DB-11 'age 2 of 5 5. The program has provided our task force personnel with training and intelligence information necessary to keep them informed of the current smuggling and distribution trends and/or techniques. These training sessions have enhanced our officers' knowledge and ability, ensured quality investigations, and increased their efficiency especially in these specific activities. B. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. The overall goal of the Hawaii Narcotics Task Force (HNTF) is to disrupt the flow of narcotics into and throughout the State of Hawaii via the apprehension of mid- to high- level dealers smuggling and distributing narcotics into and within the State of Hawaii. The following statistical data is submitted for the period of December 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006: Dec Jan Feb Mar A r Ma June Total Cocaine Cases 9 20 - 5 13 7 12 66 Grams 1,484.28 131.00 - 1.00 84.41 5.30 39.47 1,745.46 Arrests 6 18 - 4 14 7 13 62 Heroin Cases 0 2 3 9 9 4 1 28 Grams 0 .6 3.1 9.80 1.20 4.40 - 19.1 Arrests 0 1 4 8 5 5 1 24 Metham hetamine Cases 46 39 28 56 44 47 48 308 Grams 750.02 35.6 689.13 107.69 54.20 1,024.59 858.88 3,520.11 Arrests 41 38 14 52 33 31 47 256 Mari~uana Cases 78 43 51 68 64 88 78 470 Grams 29,279.13 516.9 618.56 730.87 3,845.85 1,924.81 12,597.79 49.513.91 Arrests 43 57 36 54 47 61 72 370 Plants 3,251 415 250 3,634 3,938 9,027 4,540 25.055 2. Hawaii County continues to dedicate personnel to the statewide task force, maintaining joint investigative efforts, as well as intelligence networking with Maui and Kauai Police Departments and other State and Federal law enforcement agencies. Hawaii Narcotics Task Force 04-DB-11 'age3of5 3. During this reporting period, the Hawaii Police Department's task force was able to identify and apprehend several significant individuals and organizations that operated in large-scale smuggling activities in Hawaii County. This is covered in more detail under the following "Program Activities" portion of this report. 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. December 3, 2005 - Keaukaha Community Association, 60 adults; b. December 7, 2005 -Kau Ice Support Group, 25 adults; c. December 8, 2005 - Pahoa Academy of Arts, 15 teenagers; d. January 13, 2006 - Kiwani's Service Club, 25 adults; e. February 18, 2006 -Kohala Community Health, over 200 adults; f. March 1, 2006 - Puu Okala School, 30 children; g. March 1, 2006 -Hale Aloha School, 30 children; h. March 6, 2006 - Kapiolani School, 25 children; i. March 14, 2006 -Waimea Middle School PTA - 30 adutls; j. April 5, 2006 -Hilo High School, 50 adults; k. April 12, 2006 -Foster Family Program, 10 adult staff members; I. April 25, 2006 - Ainaloa and Keaau Community Association, 40 adults; m. April 30, 2006 -Waimea Community Association, 25 adults; n. May 5, 2006 - Keaau Elementary School, 250 children; o. May 19, 2006 - Waiakea-waena Scouts, 20 children; p. May 30, 2006 -Kohala Family Health - 10 adults; q. June 1, 2006 -Keaau Middle School, 250 children; Hawaii Narcotics Task Force 04-DB-11 ''age 4 of 5 r. June 1, 2006 - Keonepoku Elementary School, 300 children; s. June 21, 2006 - Paauilo Community - 50 children and 20 adults; t. June 28, 2006 - Honokaa Community Association, 120 people. C. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: 1. The following is a summary of several successful investigations that occurred during this reporting period: • On December 17, 2005, task force officers executed two search warrants for the same suspect at different locations. Officers recovered a total of 52 ounces of cocaine, 104.4 grams of processed marijuana, and seized $4,438 in currency, a vehicle and a motorcycle. The male suspect was arrested and charged federally. • On February 7, 2006, task force officers received information that certain named male person was carrying on his person a large amount of crystal methamphetamine from California to Hawaii. Investigation by task force officers lead to search warrants being executed on a hotel room and two vehicles. Officers recovered a tota{ of 2 ounces of crystal methamphetamine, 45.3 grams processed marijuana, two handguns, and $29,000.00 in currency was seized. Four male suspects are being federally prosecuted. • On February 28, 2006, task force officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Pahoa. Officers recovered 57.1 grams of cocaine, $2,196 in currency, and five handguns. The responsible female is facing state charges. • On April 28, 2006, task force officers, Drug Enforcement Administration, and United States Postal Service made a control delivery of 791 grams of crystal methamphetamine from Washington to Hilo. The male suspect was arrested and will be prosecuted federally. • On April 29, 2006, task force officers, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms, and Drug Enforcement Administration executed search warrants at three different residences. Officers recovered 1,223 marijuana plants, 2,757.1 grams of processed marijuana, 101 grams of powder cocaine, 8 grams rock cocaine, $1,779 in currency, two handguns, and seized a vehicle. • On May 9, 2006, task force officers received information of a male person will be transporting crystal methamphetamine on his person from Utah to Kona Airport. Investigation lead to the recovery of 342.8 grams of crystal methamphetamine from two male persons. Hawaii Narcotics Task Force 04-DB-11 'age 5 of 5 • On June 14, 2006, task force officers executed a search warrant on a residence in North Kohala. Officers recovered 1,635 marijuana plants, 14 pounds of processed marijuana, 26.7 grams of hashish, growing equipment, 505.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1.8 grams of cocaine and a stolen pistol. Officers also seized $98,589.00 in currency, three motor vehicles, two pieces of motorized equipment, two all terrain vehicles, and two motorcycles. Three males were arrested and charged. TRAINING RECEIVED • On February 15-17, 2006, three officers attended the Inter-County Criminal Intelligence Unit Conference in Waikoloa. • On May 22-26, 2006, three officers attended the Clandestine Laboratory Safety Certification Training on Oahu. • On June 23, 2006, one officer and two civilian employees that work with the grants attended the Financial Training on Oahu. E. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: 1. No significant problems were encountered during this period. HAWAII NARCOTICS TASK FORCE PROJECT N0. 04-DB-11 PROGRESS REPORT JULY 1, 2006-AUGUST 31, 2006 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 1. Crystal methamphetamine and cocaine have increased in demand and supply in the County of Hawaii, as well as throughout the State. The increase in the supply of these drugs has been coupled with increased purity allowing for those involved in its importation to further increase their profit margins. These "hard" drugs are neither locally found nor produced, and instead, are imported into the State via air, postal, and marine transport. It is well documented that illicit drugs are predominantly transported via commercial and private air transportation, we well as Federal and private mail couriers. All precursor chemicals and for the most part most illicit drugs are not locally produced, and are, therefore, smuggled into the State resulting in increased trafficking and importing activities. Current intelligence information and post investigations clearly confirm these increases. 2. The profit to be made in drug trafficking is potentially high and because of this, some of these groups have invested money, time and effort to set up elaborate distribution networks which are very sophisticated and well organized. These networks filter down to the low level "street dealers" who often deal drugs to support their own habits and are highly visible to the general public, becoming a nuisance in the community and neighborhoods. 3. The utilization of undercover officers infiltrating organizations and purchasing narcotics from upper-level dealers has proved to be an effective means of dismantling the organization. In addition, police controlled purchases conducted with reliable confidential sources and cooperating individuals have led to the arrest of many mid-to upper-level dealers. 4. This program enhances our Department's efforts in identifying and targeting those responsible for these activities. The result has been significant seizures, arrests, and prosecution that may not have occurred without the coordinated and collaborative assistance as rendered under this project. Hawaii Narcotics Task Force 04-DB-11 ~~~e2of4 5. The program has provided our task force personnel with training and intelligence information necessary to keep them informed of the current smuggling and distribution trends and/or techniques. These training sessions have enhanced our officers' knowledge and ability, ensured quality investigations, and increased their efficiency especially in these specific activities. B. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. The overall goal of the Hawaii Narcotics Task Force (HNTF) is to disrupt the flow of narcotics into and throughout the State of Hawaii via the apprehension of mid- to high- level dealers smuggling and distributing narcotics into and within the State of Hawaii. The following statistical data is submitted for the period of July 1, 2006 to August 31, 2006: Jul Au ust Total Cocaine Cases 7 13 20 Grams 12.70 12,575 12,587.70 Arrests 3 5 8 Heroin Cases 0 4 4 Grams 0 1.10 1.10 Arrests 0 2 2 Metham hetamine Cases 44 50 94 Grams 105.30 222.32 327.62 Arrests 48 49 97 Mari'uana Cases 87 91 178 Grams 2,074.25 1,306.95 3,381.20 Arrests 52 60 112 Plants 8,990 826 9,816 2. Hawaii County continues to dedicate personnel to the statewide task force, maintaining joint investigative efforts, as well as intelligence networking with Maui and Kauai Police ~ Departments and other State and Federal law enforcement agencies. Hawaii Narcotics Task Force 04-DB-11 ~,qe 3 of 4 3. During this reporting period, the Hawaii Police Department's task force was able to identify and apprehend several significant individuals and organizations that operated in large-scale smuggling activities in Hawaii County. This is covered in more detail under the following "Program Activities" portion of this report. 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 -Hawaii State Prosecutors at UHHC, 60 adults; c. August 11, 2006 - Kaumana School, 375 parents/children; d. August 14, 2006 -Hilo High School Staff, 60 adults; C- PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: 1. The following is a summary of several successful investigations that occurred during this reporting period: On July 6, 2006, task force officers executed a search warrant at a residence located at 14-3405 Oahu Street, Pahoa, Hawaii, for crystal methamphetamine. Upon execution of the warrant officers discovered a crystal methamphetamine manufacturing processing taking place. Officers recovered clandestine equipment and chemicals, drug paraphernalia, and .6 gram of crystal methamphetamine. Four males and three females were arrested and charged on state charges. On August 24, 2006, task force officers executed a Federal Search warrant and six State Search warrants at a residence and vehicles of a major drug organization in the Hamakua district. Officers recovered 6.1 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 73.1 grams of processed- marijuana, two marijuana plants, seven firearms of which five were stolen, and more than $20,000 of stolen property. Five males and two females were arrested of which two have been indicted on Federal charges. On August 28, 2006, task fore officers during the course of a drug investigation obtained a consent to search a residence in Hilo. Officers recovered 19.3 grams of cocaine, .9 gram of processed marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and seized $1,580 in US currency. One male and one female was arrested. Hawaii Narcotics Task Force 04-DB-11 ^~ge4of4 TRAINING RECEIVED • On August 3-4, 2006, three officers attended the Inter-County Criminal Intelligence Unit Conference in Maui. E. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: 1. No significant problems were encountered during this period.