MOILIILI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Police said an arrest has been made in connection to a string of grave site thefts at the Moiliili Japanese Cemetery during the week of April 14.
Some said harsher punishments should be on the table for such crimes.
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Moiliili’s area representative said the rash of vandalism and destruction at the Japanese Cemetery was a disturbing sight.
“Especially at something that’s so historic, like the Moiliili Japanese Cemetery. No, It’s a big thing,” Rep. Ikaika Olds said. “As a lawmaker, hopefully we can take a look at what exists and how do we strengthen the laws to help create deterrents to prevent this from happening?”…