POLICE BEAT
Fugitive charged with auto theft
Advertiser Staff
A fugitive wanted on warrants totalling $105,000 was charged yesterday with auto theft.
Wade K. Martin, 38, was arrested Sunday at 235 Lili'uokalani Ave. in Waikiki after police received an anonymous tip about a stolen car. In addition to auto theft, Martin was booked on suspicion of third-degree promotion of dangerous drugs, unauthorized possession of personal and confidential information, and theft of credit cards.
He was charged, however, only with the auto theft. Martin's bail is $75,000.
MAN ARRESTED IN ARMED ROBBERY
Armed robbery charges were pending yesterday against a 21-year-old man arrested Tuesday in Waikiki.
Police said a 28-year-old man reported being robbed at gunpoint of his wallet and cell phone at Paki Park on Nov. 14 at 7:55 p.m.
Officers with the Waikiki crime reduction unit arrested the suspect Tuesday at Nahonani and Kuhio avenues. He was identified in a photo lineup.
