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THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
qa 4 MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: March 13, 2019
OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
JUSTIN F. KOLLAR, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Tel (808) 241-1888
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Man sentenced to ten year prison term for 2018 robbery
LTHUE — Jovi Enrique, age 30, formerly of Anahola, was sentenced to serve ten years in
prison for stealing a Honda Pilot from King Auto Center after a test drive in January 2018. Fifth
Circuit Chief Judge Randal G.B. Valenciano handed down the sentence on March 12, 2019.
A police investigation revealed that on January 16, 2018, Enrique took a brand new
Honda Pilot for a test drive with an employee of King Auto Center in LThu`e. Afterward, Enrique
drove straight towards the employee who jumped onto the hood of the vehicle. Enrique swerved
and jerked the car as he drove off the lot, throwing the employee into the road and damaging
the vehicle in the process.
Enrique was subsequently located, arrested, and charged. He pleaded no contest to
Robbery in the Second Degree, a class B felony. In exchange for the plea, several lesser
charges were dismissed. He will also be required to pay restitution to be determined at a
hearing on March 28 in front of Judge Valenciano.
The case was prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ramsey Ross, who is also
the State of Hawai`i's Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. The case was investigated by KPD
Detective Michael Nii.
Prosecuting Attorney Justin F. Kollar stated, "This was a very dangerous act, one that
could have very easily resulted in serious injury or worse. We are satisfied that the Judge
handed down the maximum sentence. We will continue to work closely with our partners a
Kauai Police Department to ensure that our community and roadways remain safe places for
our residents and visitors."
Jovi Enrique, age 30