Kawika Benny Kahee of Pāhoa was arrested and charged with firearm offenses stemming from a recent incident in the Nanawale subdivision in Pāhoa.
Puna patrol officers conducting area checks on a powerline road in the subdivision came upon two vehicles, including a white Toyota pickup truck with Kahee standing outside of it. He was placed under arrest for two outstanding bench warrants.
While placing Kahee under arrest, officers observed a black semi-automatic pistol on the front passenger seat of the pickup truck. Kahee was subsequently arrested for place to keep pistols or revolvers. The vehicle was recovered as evidence and towed to the Hilo Police Station pending execution of a search warrant.
Upon executing a search warrant on the pickup truck, detectives recovered an unloaded semi-automatic 9mm pistol with no serial number, commonly referred to as a “ghost gun.” Detectives also determined that Kahee is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms due to a prior felony conviction involving violence.
After conferring with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Kahee was charged with:
- Place to Keep Pistols/Revolvers
- Ownership or Possession Prohibited
- Possession of Prohibited Weapons
He was also charged for two outstanding bench warrants.
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