Updated at 8:40 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Part of Koko Crater Trail cordoned off
Advertiser Staff
An area of Koko Crater Trail remains cordoned off in the vicinity of a utility pole that was chopped down by an alleged copper thief. A transformer on the pole spilled polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) after it was cut down.Hikers can still access Koko Crater Trail.
State Health Department spokeswoman Janice Okubo said city Parks & Recreation officials are testing the soil for contamination and are awaiting a consultant's report.
Alden Kaupiko, 47, has been charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass in connection with the alleged copper theft.
Felony charges of second-degree criminal property damage and criminal tampering in addition to fourth-degree theft are pending against Kaupiko.
