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“Coconut Joe” charged after alleged confrontation in Hilo
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by Big Island Video News
on Jul 17, 2012 at 9:31 am

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STORY SUMMARY

HILO, Hawaii: Big Island police have charged a 63-year-old Hilo man in connection with a confrontation on Friday that allegedly happened in a Hilo home. Joseph Werner Leong was charged one count of first-degree burglary, one count of first-degree terroristic threatening, and two counts of harassment. Leong was released from police custody after posting $5,500 […]

Joseph Leong, by HPD

HILO, Hawaii: Big Island police have charged a 63-year-old Hilo man in connection with a confrontation on Friday that allegedly happened in a Hilo home.

Joseph Werner Leong was charged one count of first-degree burglary, one count of first-degree terroristic threatening, and two counts of harassment. Leong was released from police custody after posting $5,500 bail.

Leong is known about town as “Coconut Joe” – weaving baskets and hats from coconut fronds for visitors in Hilo. We interviewd him in 2009 about his talents.

A 50 year old man living on Kūkūau Street told police the suspect entered the his home following a dispute, and while inside, allegedly assaulted the victim and a 21-year-old Hilo man. Neither victim sustained any injuries during the confrontation.


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