Kunia fire suspect arrested on suspicion of another arson case

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The suspect accused of arson in the Aug. 23 Kunia wildfire has been arrested again – this time for a brush fire that broke out in Haleiwa that same day.

Prosecutors intend to seek max penalty for arson suspect

According to HPD, firefighters were called to the area of Puaena Point Beach Park. Following an investigation, an arson case was initiated.

Police identified the suspect as Antonio Vierra, 70, who had already been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire in Kunia.

Vierra posted $50,000 bail for that arrest…

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