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Man allegedly fired rifle in residential area

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WAILUKU -- A Molokai man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly fired a rifle in a residential area.

Kaleimaka'alii Puaa-Aki, 25, of Hoolehua was charged with prohibited possession of a firearm, second-degree reckless endangering and prohibited possession of a firearm or ammunition.

During his initial appearance Friday in Molokai District Court, convening in Wailuku, Deputy Prosecutor Peter Hanano asked for bail to be kept at $2,200 for Puaa-Aki, who is facing revocation of his probation for abuse.

Puaa-Aki had returned from court earlier in the day Wednesday and "was apparently distraught" when he discharged a firearm in a residential area, Hanano said.

Deputy Public Defender Emily Collins asked for reduced bail for Puaa-Aki.

Judge Chris Dunn kept bail at $2,200.

Court records show a bail bond was posted Friday for Puaa-Aki's release. He was ordered not to consume alcohol or illegal drugs and to report for random drug testing.

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