Deputy City Prosecutor Randal Lee said Amii was arrested today "based on our investigation of campaign work being done on city time." Lee declined to provide specific information about the dollar amount of the alleged theft and when the campaign work occurred. Second-degree theft refers to theft of more than $300.

Amii, 56, who lives in Haha'ione Valley, turned himself in at Honolulu Police Department headquarters on Beretania Street to police Maj. Dan Hanagami at 11:30 and was released without being formally charged 30 minutes later.

Harris said he was "stunned" by the allegations.

Harris described Amii as "a man of integrity who has dedicated his life to public service. He works 50 to 60 hours per week for his community and is a devoted father and family man."

Harris said, "I have full confidence that he will be cleared of all allegations."

City spokeswoman Carol Costa said Amii put in for a week's vacation after being processed at the police station. Other city officials reported that Amii was at work earlier, attending meetings and conducting business as usual before lunch.

Harris campaign attorney William McCorriston said he was "disappointed and chagrined" by Amii's arrest.