KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Island police have arrested and charged a 42-year old Hilo man who was previously featured on “Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted.”
At 2:33 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Eddie Paʻaluhi Poai was arrested without incident following a brief vehicle pursuit in Papaikou, according to the Hawaii Police Department. Officers were acting on tips from the public at the time of his apprehension.
Poai was taken to the Hilo cellblock and processed for several warrants, including a parole violation, failure to appear and criminal contempt of court. He was then taken to the Hawaii Community Correctional Center where he remains custody.
The driver of the vehicle, 44-year old Edward Allen Bermudez of Pepeekeo, was arrested and charged for resisting an order to stop and operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. His bail was set at $1,000.
The front seat passenger, 30-year old Felicia Torres of Hilo, was arrested and charged for an outstanding criminal contempt of court warrant. Her bail was set at $400.