Kona man sentenced to 20 years in prison for crime spree a year ago : Big Island Now
The suspect’s wife was also arrested at the reported crime spree.
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The suspect’s wife was also arrested at the reported crime spree.
Public defenders are usually overworked, but on the Big Island the problem is exacerbated with 4 of the 15 positions (26%) currently vacant, leading to the withdrawal from cases.
Judge Wendy DeWeese maintained bail for both Dylan and Leilani Alcain.
Dylan and Leilani Alcain are facing the same 11 offenses stemming from alleged crimes that occurred on April 20.
On Monday, Dylan Alcain and his wife Leilani Alcain appeared before Judge Kimberly Taniyama for an initial appearance after being arrested and charged in connection to two Hele Gas Station break-ins — one in Kona and the other in Captain Cook; an armed robbery in Kona Paradise Subdivision in South Kona; and shooting at police officers.