76
COURTESY HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Larry Kamalii was charged with second-degree escape.
Prosecutors charged a 36-year-old Hilo man after he allegedly escaped from the Hale Nani Reintegration Center on Hawaii island.
Larry Kamalii was charged with second-degree escape. His bail is set at $25,000.
The Hawaii Department of Public Safety said Kamalii was seen running from the back side of the center at about 3:15 p.m. on March 1. Security staff immediately notified the police.
Acting on a tip, authorities apprehended him in Mountain View at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Kamalii is serving time for promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree, possession of a firearm and place to keep a firearm.
Hale Nani is a reintegration program of the Hawaii Community Correctional Center. It is located about five miles away from the correctional facility.
By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines.
Having trouble with comments? Learn more here.