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A total of 23 protesters were arrested at Iolani Palace Monday night — 11 women and 12 men, according to the state Sheriffs Division’s booking log. Three men were released due to health reasons. One man was released on $25 bail.
The protesters ranged in age from 38 to 81.
One of the protesters gave his name to officials as His Highness Luaiele. One translation of the Hawaiian word “luaiele” means “to live a dissipated life, reckless of health; to dissipate.” State sheriffs said they confirmed his actual name to be Charles T. Thomas.
The four protesters who were released have court dates scheduled for Dec. 5. The remaining 19 protesters will be arraigned in court Tuesday afternoon. They have been charged with , a petty misdemeanor.
The arrests were made by police with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. Typically, DLNR arrests are processed by the Honolulu Police Department. In this case, the state sheriffs division handled the bookings before transporting the protesters to the Kapolei police station for holding. The state Attorney General’s office will handle prosecution.
These are the names and ages of those arrested Monday night:
- Rowena Afoa, 53
- Clarence Ahnee, 53
- Alexander K. Aina, 81
- Jack Hall, 51
- Ronald W. Hightower, 56
- Solomon Hoopai Jr., 72
- Charlotte Puanani Kahalewai, 62
- Kaipo Kahanaoi, 43
- Mahealani Kahanaoi, 56
- Dayne P. Kahau, 57
- Keline K.L. Kahau, 38
- Pali Aola Kalauawa, 59
- Charlene Kamekeeaina, 59
- Kelikina Kong, 53
- Uluwehi Naehu, 40
- Gloria P. Ohelo, 43
- Raymond Pahukoa, 68
- Angie Pakaki, 72
- Lambert Christian Smith, 67
- Charles T. Thomas, who gave his name as His Highness Luaiele, 55
- Duane Waiolama, 45
- Joann Kaleiahihi Waiolama, 51
- Wayne Waiolama, 59
Other arrests included a 29-year-old Kalihi man was arrested in Waikiki for at the address of the Hyatt Regency-Waikiki hotel.
- Shanche A. Cox was arrested at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday at 2424 Kalakaua Ave.
No prostitution arrests or other APEC-related arrests were made.
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