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Big Island man arrested for terroristic threatening while out on bail

COURTESY HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
                                Kendall Artuyo

COURTESY HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT

Kendall Artuyo

After being released on bail for recent fireworks and drug offenses, a Waimea man was arrested again for first-degree terroristic threatening after threatening a Hawaii Police Department officer.

Kendall Artuyo and his wife, Lexa Artuyo, who are both 31 years old, were arrested Dec. 30 after police served a search warrant on the couple’s Waimea residence. During that investigation, police recovered nearly 1.9 grams of fentanyl mixture, 30 Suboxone pills having a total street value of more than $2,200, more than 25 pounds of illegal aerial fireworks and more than $2,500 in U.S. currency for forfeiture.

The following day both were charged with numerous offenses relating to drugs, endangering the welfare of a child and illegal fireworks. Lexa Artuyo was released on her on recognizance due to a medical issue, and Kendall Artuyo was released after posting bail on Tuesday, HPD said.

While out on bail, Kendall Artuyo allegedly contacted and made threatening statements to a police officer. He was located and arrested on Wednesday in South Kohala.

His bail has been set at $10,000. His initial court appearance was scheduled for today, HPD said.

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