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COURTESY CRIMESTOPPERS

Jeremy Kawika Lee

Police arrested tonight a 39-year-old man charged in the Sept. 30 hit-and-run death of a 76-year-old man who was walking his dog in Mokuleia.

Jeremy Kawika Lee was found in the Sand Island area at 6:32 p.m. today.

He was arrested for the $75,000 warrant of arrest for first-degree negligent homicide and failure to render aid.

A CrimeStoppers bulletin was issued today asking for the public’s help in locating Lee.

The victim, Dr. Eugene Chin, died at the scene on Farrington Highway near the Mokuleia Polo Fields. Police said speed and alcohol were believed to be factors in the crash.

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