POLICE BEAT
Couple facing drug, gun charges
Advertiser Staff
A couple arrested early Friday morning at Kapolei District Park have been charged with drug and firearm offenses.
Vicki Lynn Palpallatoc, 39, who is also being held on four outstanding warrants totaling $2,100, and Albert McDougal, 30, were in a car at the park at 12:30 a.m. Police seized a revolver and ammunition from the car.
Both were also charged with third-degree possession of a dangerous drug.
Bail is $20,000 for Palpallatoc and $25,000 for McDougal.
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