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.
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.
HPD said on Aug. 29, police went to Vierra’s home to serve an arrest warrant for the Haleiwa arson case.
Police said he initially refused to leave his home but eventually complied.
He was arrested on suspicion of second-degree arson and on a warrant carrying a bail of $50,000.
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Charges are pending.