LIHUE — Two men in connection with a sexual assault that occurred earlier this month have been apprehended.
On Tuesday, authorities released the identities of two suspects who are believed to be involved in connection with a sexual assault of two minors in early June.
The incident was reported on Tuesday, June 3, and prompted an investigation into the actions of 28-year-old Rober Clement and 27-year-old Patelo Paseka, who were identified as the two suspects. Once identified, arrest warrants were issued for both suspects for the offense of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, with bail set at $100,000 each.
On Friday, June 20, Clement was arrested and taken into custody. Three days later, on Monday, June 23, Paseka was arrested and taken into custody with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service, which also assisted in the apprehension of one of the suspects.
“I want to commend our detectives for their outstanding work on this case,” said Chief Kalani Ke. “They started with very little information or leads, but through persistence and skilled investigation, they identified and arrested those responsible. We are proud of their work and grateful for the support of our federal partners.
“We remain firmly committed to supporting the Kaua‘i Police Department and the community in holding violent offenders accountable,” said Justin Davis, United States Marshal for the District of Hawai‘i. “Our ongoing partnership with KPD reflects our shared dedication to protecting the most vulnerable in our communities.”
Due to privacy laws protecting juveniles, no further information was provided regarding the identities of the victims.
Residents with further information regarding this case are urged to contact Kauai Dispatch at 808. 241.1711.
Individuals wanting to remain anonymous can call CrimeStoppers Kauai at 808.246.8300.
Source: The Garden Island