(BIVN) – A Kona woman has been charged in connection with a reported knifepoint robbery that took place Friday night, August 7, near the 75-5500 block of Kuakini Highway.
33-year-old Krystal Hernandez, who was arrested by police on Saturday, is charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree promoting a detrimental drug. Her total bail was set at $51,000 and she made her initial court appearance on Monday, August 10.
Police say the 43-year-old victim was not injured. She described Hernandez as acquaintance, police say.
The Hawaiʻi Police Department described the Friday night incident in a news release:
At 5:52 p.m., Kona patrol officers responded to the area after a 43-year-old woman reported that an acquaintance had robbed her at knifepoint.
According to the victim, she encountered Hernandez near the Kona pool and gave her $40 after Hernandez asked her for money. As the victim began walking away, Hernandez allegedly grabbed the victim’s fanny pack, brandished a folding knife, and threatened her. Hernandez then allegedly used the knife to cut the strap of the fanny pack before fleeing the area.
The victim was not injured.
On Saturday, August 8, patrol officers located Hernandez in the area of Kalani Street and Kuakini Highway. During the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for bags in Hernandez’s possession. Upon executing the warrant, detectives recovered a folding knife, property identified by the victim as belonging to her, and 242 grams of a green plant-like substance that tested presumptive positive for marijuana.
Police say anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Chandler Nacino at (808) 326-4646, extension 3262, or by email at chandler.nacino@hawaiipolice.gov.
