Suspect in armed robberies due in federal court for hearing

By Gregg K. Kakesako

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 08, 2012

~~<p>A preliminary hearing for the 33-year-old man accused of an armed robbery spree last month, including the holdup of a Waipahu Tesoro gas station will be held in federal court on Nov. 20.</p>
<p>Kenneth Makanani was initially arrested by police Sunday for allegedly robbing the Tesoro gas station Oct. 30; the Pearl City Market Oct. 9; and the Roadrunner Liquor Store also on Oct. 9. In all three robberies, Makanani used a weapon, police said.</p>
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A preliminary hearing for the 33-year-old man accused of an armed robbery spree last month, including the holdup of a Waipahu Tesoro gas station will be held in federal court on Nov. 20.

Kenneth Makanani was initially arrested by police Sunday for allegedly robbing the Tesoro gas station Oct. 30; the Pearl City Market Oct. 9; and the Roadrunner Liquor Store also on Oct. 9. In all three robberies, Makanani used a weapon, police said. Login for more...