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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0446.000 2008-2010William P. Kenoi Mayor Aarry S. Kubojiri Police Chief Paul K Ferreira Deputy Police Chief County of Hawaii POLICE DEPARTMENT ^~ 349 Kapiolani SVeet • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3998 °' i) ~ (808)935-3311 • Fax (808)9fi1-8865 ~;,` L July 8, 2009 `~ '"~ _, - '-. ~, TO J Y YOSHIMOT ,CHAIRMAN, HAWAII COUNTY COUNCfL. 'J cn y c~ FROM ~ IRI, POLICE CHIEF SUBJECT: MA IJUANA RADICATION MISSION FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2009 The Hawaii Police Department conducted marijuana eradication missions on June 29, 2009, in East Hawaii and June 30, 2009, in West Hawaii. 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 Richard Sherlock of our Hilo Vice Section at 961-2253. RS:my Attachments Convn. :~._, 4Y~ _ Ref. Tot rJP25 y_" Ref. Rate, Jul- 21 2~4$. "Hawai i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer" HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARIJUANA PLANTS ERADICATED Date of Operation: June 29, 2009 Height Number of Plants Number of Plots From To Location 350 15 1' 2' Kapoho/Private, vacant 276 18 seedlings 5' Orchidland/Private, vacant 62 12 2' 5' Mt. View, Ihope Road/Private, vacant 175 20 1' 4' Hawn Acres, Road 3/E, Private, vacant 125 24 1' 4' Hawn Acres, Road 5/D, Private, vacant 160 12 2' 5' Kurtistown/Private, vacant 83 4 2' 6' Hawn Paradise Park/Private, vacant 147 2 1' 5' Ainaloa/Private, vacant 38 6 2' 9' Ainaloa/Private, vacant Submitted B D S. CORREIA Date: June 29, 2009 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2009-001 Complaint No.: Date/Time Reported: 06-29-2009/104 Dateffime Occurred: 06-29-2009/1041 Location: 41st and Orchdland Drive, Keaau, HI Complaint: Caller related that he has Hepatitis and is currently on medication trying to get some rest. He stated that the helicopters have been in the area for the last two hours. Color of Helicopter: Tannish Tail No.: Unable to see Letters "HPD" Visible: YesO No~ Call Received By: Lt. Richard SHERLOCK #15 Complainant Recontacted By: Lt. Richard SHERLOCK #15 Date/Time: 07-01-2009/1250 Reason for Being in Area: Rappel operations being conducted for large patch of marijuana in forest area. Time in Area: 25 minutes No. of Plants Recovered: 276, seedling to 5 feet Immediate Action Taken: Chopper had already left Comments: Explanation was given to Mr. Abraham who was advised that marijuana was located in that area and that the helicopter was being utilized by HPD. He stated that he appreciated the call back and did not wish to "interfere" with Police business. He further stated that he was more interested in what was happening at th me a was not aware of the marijuana being grown in the area. Submitted By: Lt. i~rd SHERLOCK #15 Date/Ti me: 07-01-2009/1302 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2009-001 Complaint No.: 2 Date/Time Reported: 06-29-2009/1133 Date/Time Occurred: 06-29-2009/1133 Location: Hawaiian Acres, Road 8, "Sacred Gardens", Mt. View Complaint: Caller complained that a helicopter flew over his residence in Hawaiian Acres. He stated that he came to Hawaii "to die" and is aggravated by "Green Harvest". He has been documenting the helicopters for seven years and even created a web site about it. He stated that the helicopter passed by his residence at about 700 feet. He stated that he has medical marijuana but that it was not bothered with. He does not trust "cops". Color of Helicopter: Military - No color given Tail No.: Unable to see Letters "HPD" Visible: YesO No~ Call Received By: Lt. Richard SHERLOCK#15 Complainant Recontacted By: A/Lt. Steven CORREIA Reason for Being in Area: DatelTi me: 07-01-2009 During the morning part of the operation, all helicopters were operating makai of Route 130 in Puna. No helicopters reported being mauka of Rte. 130 near Road 8. Time in Area: Immediate Action Taken: Comments: No. of Plants Recovered: Caller was advised of results of the investigation. He stated that he is totally against marijuana eradication. He also stated that tour helicopters fly low over his house. Submitted By: Lt. Richard SHERLOCK #15 DatelTime: 07-01-2009/ 1530 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2009-001 Complaint No.: Date/Time Reported: 06-29-2009/1406 Date/Time Occurred: 06-29-2009/1406 Location: Between Ihope Road and Kulani Highway Mt View HI Complaint: Caller stated that a helicopter was flying too low and spooking her animals off of Ihope Road. She described the helicopter as being about 1000 feet away and approximately 500 feet in the air. She was not able to say if the helicopter was above a residence but above an open field. She then related that she does not live there but has been taking video of the helicopter and she works with Roger CHRISTIE and helped to pass the "lowest priority" ordinance. Color of Helicopter: Described as the "silver DEA chopper" Tail No.: Unable to see Letters "HPD" Visible: Yes No0 Call Received By: Lt. Richard SHERLOCK #15 Complainant Recontacted By: A/Lt. Steven CORREIA Date/Time: 07-02-2009 Reason for Being in Area: Rappel operations for marijuana plants Time in Area: 15 minutes Immediate Action Taken: Comments: No. of Plants Recovered: 62, 2' to 5' The circumstances were explained to the caller. She state that she wished to "withdraw this complaint". She understands that police are keeping the neighborhood safer by eradicating illegal marijuana planyt~snand realizes that Christie is lying to people. Caller stated she wishes to destroy the video. An opin' was no~ t given on what to do with the video. Submitted By: Lt. R//ichard SHERLOCK #15 Date/Time: 07-08-2009/0930 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL MARIJUANA PLANTS ERADICATED Date of Operation: 6/30/2009 Height Number of Plants Number of Plots ~ From To Location 734 ~ 7 2" _ 4' ~ Honomalino-Private 202 ~ 3 2" 4' _ Miloli'i-Private 560 2 2" 4' Kealia-Private 270 2 2" 4' Puuanahulu-Public 15 ~ 2~~ 4' Kapulena-Public 33 3 2" 4' Kaohe-Public _ ~ ~ ~ -- ------ ~ -- I - ~ - - ~ ~- -- - ~~ ~ li --- f ~ i ~ ~ I - ~ i Submitted By: Lt. Miles Chong Date: June 30, 2009 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2009-002 Complaint No.: 1 Date/Time Reported: 06-30-2009/1044 Date/Time Occurred: 06-30-2009/1044 Location: Ho'opuloa Road Honaunau / 87-88 mile marker makai side of highway Complaint: Caller lives off of highway on 8 acre parcels. Stated that the helicopters are going back and forth at high speeds and circling near her house. She understands that there is most likely marijuana in the area but was wondering if the helicopter could just "hover" instead of circling in the air. She also stated observing another helicopter that is a lot higher than the one circling. Color of Helicopter: White/Gray with a red stripe near the tail Tail No.: Unable to see Letters "HPD" Visible: YesQ No0 Call Received By: Lt. Richard SHERLOCK #15 Complainant Recontacted By: Lt. Miles Chong Date/Time: 06-30-09/1357 Reason for Being in Area: Guidance and aerial cover for ground personnel Time in Area: 30 Min No. of Plants Recovered: 734 Immediate Action Taken: Notified Lt. CHONG via cell phone. RS-15 Comments: It was explained that the helicopters were there to provide guidance to ground personnel and cover for officer's safety due to the ruralness of the area and proximity of a residence where three people were observed to be at. It was also explained that one of the more difficult maneuvers for a helicopter pilot is to hover and that wide circles provides better coverage to identify any potential dangers. Submitted By: Lt. Miles Chong Date/Time: 07-01-09/0732 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2009-002 Complaint No.: Date/Time Reported: 06-30-2009/1050 DatelTime Occurred: 06-30-2009/1045 Location: Hua Nui Road-Honomalino mauka of highway Complaint: Reporting party called to inquire of the helicopter flying over and police personnel at her daughter's residence across the street from her. Reported that the house is being rented out and wanted to notify the police of the noise disturbing her horses. Color of Helicopter: One Green, one white Tail No.: Not seen Letters "HPD" Visible: Yes No0 Call Received By: Lt Miles Chong Complainant Recontacted By: Lt. Miles Chong Date/Time: 06-30-09/1310 Reason for Being in Area: Guidance and aerial cover for ground personnel Time in Area: 30 Min No. of Plants Recovered: 734 Immediate Action Taken: Message was received after officers left the area. Comments: Caller mentioned that her horses were excited by the helicopters, but expressed more of a concern regarding her daughter's residence where officers pulled out plants. The helicopters were there to provide guidance to the ground team and cover for officer's safety due to the ruralness of the area and proximity of residences. Submitted By: Lt Miles Chong Date/Ti m e: 07-01-09/0719 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2009-002 Complaint No.: 3 Date/Time Reported: 06-30-2009/1104 Date/Time Occurred: 06-30-2009/1104 Location: Hoopuloa South Kona between 87-88 mile markers makai of highway Complaint: Reported two helicopters flying low over her property on the makai side of highway near the 1926 lava flow. Got excited and while running to her residence, fell and scraped herself. Reported that she has high blood pressure and had to take medication to calm herself before calling. Color of Helicopter: One black one white/blue/gray Tail No.: Not seen Letters "HPD" Visible: YesQ No0 Call Received By: Debbie Yamashiro Complainant Recontacted By: Lt. Miles Chong Date/Time: 06-30-09/1108 Reason for Being in Area: Guidance and aerial cover for ground personnel Time in Area: 30 Min No. of Plants Recovered: 734 Immediate Action Taken: Officers left the area prior to contact with reporting party. Comments: Was obviously upset on the phone and would constantly interupt me while making the effort to explain to the caller of our reason for being in the area. The helicopter was there to provide guidance to the ground team and cover for officer's safety due to the ruralness of the area and close proximity of a residence where three people were observed to be at. Submitted By: Lt Miles Chong DatelTi me: 07-01-09/0709 HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED CCFO No.: 2009-002 Complaint No.: 4 Date/Time Reported: 06-30-2009/1132 Date/Time Occurred: 06-30-2009/1132 Location: Kona Paradise Road B Complaint: Reported two helicopters flying 400'-500' feet above his home that is among 5 others residences on the same road. Wanted to inform police that he grows organic fruits and vegetables. Color of Helicopter: One black one white/blue/gray Tail No.: Not seen Letters "HPD" Visible: YesO No~ Call Received By: Debbie Yamashiro Complainant Recontacted By: Lt Miles Chong Date/Time: 06-30-09/1108 Reason for Being in Area: Guidance and aerial cover for ground personnel Time in Area: 20 Min No. of Plants Recovered: 33 Immediate Action Taken: Caller was recontacted after officers left the area. Comments: Caller inquired of the helicopter being in the area and was informed that marijuana plants were being pulled up from Road A. It was also explained to him that the helicopters were providing guidance to the ground team which had difficulty finding the cultivation site due to heavy brush. Once the ground team was able to locate the grow site, the helicopter left the area. Submitted By: Lt Miles Chong DatelTime: 07-01-09/0725