Hilo man faces enhanced burglary charges due to emergency declaration
A 58-year-old Hilo man is facing possible enhanced penalties for allegedly committing offenses during a declared emergency in connection with two incidents at a Pakele Lane residence in Hilo.
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According to police reports, Andrew Luna of Hilo was arrested and charged for the incidents.
In the most recent incident on Monday, Luna allegedly entered a neighbor’s home without permission, grabbed a 10-year-old girl by the hair and dragged her down stairs, then engaged in a physical struggle with another resident, before being chased off the property.
It’s alleged Luna had previously entered the ‘ohana unit of the same home without permission on Aug. 13.
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Luna was apprehended by police a short time after the second incident.
Luna is charged with burglary of a dwelling during an emergency period, first-degree burglary, third-degree assault, three counts of second-degree unauthorized entry into a dwelling, and two counts of trespassing.
The most serious offense, burglary of a dwelling during an emergency period, is a Class A felony offense that carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment.
Luna made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Wednesday. His bail was maintained at $213,000, and he was ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing on Aug. 24.
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