LIHU‘E — Police arrested a Kapa‘a man wanted for forgery and theft Tuesday afternoon at Kaua‘i Medical Clinic. Following a brief struggle, Calvin Lopez, 24, was transported to police cellblock in lieu of $2,100 bail. He pleaded not guilty to
LIHU‘E — Police arrested a Kapa‘a man wanted for forgery and theft Tuesday afternoon at Kaua‘i Medical Clinic.
Following a brief struggle, Calvin Lopez, 24, was transported to police cellblock in lieu of $2,100 bail.
He pleaded not guilty to charges at his arraignment Wednesday. The judge set his trial date for Oct. 31.
At about 2 p.m. Tuesday, an off-duty police officer recognized Lopez at the clinic and called for on-duty personnel to assist, a county news release states. However, when Lopez began to leave the facility prior to KPD’s arrival, the off-duty officer approached him.
When the officer identified himself, Lopez attempted to flee on foot, the release states. After a brief struggle, the officer was able to apprehend Lopez until uniformed officers arrived.
A warrant was issued for Lopez’s arrest after he was indicted June 23 for second-degree forgery, unauthorized possession of confidential personal information, and two counts of fourth-degree theft.
