Jason Mattos, 30, of Keaʻau who was arrested on Monday (June 5) at the Daniel K. Inouye and Route 190 intersection has been charged for disorderly conduct and promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree. Witnesses told police they thought they saw a gun in his vehicle, consequently, traffic at the location was diverted for several hours as a perimeter was established to protect the public.
Mattos bail was set at $2,250.00. No firearm was located upon search of the vehicle.
He was unable to post bail and was taken to court (June 7) for his initial court appearance.