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WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Pukalani man remains hospitalized and faces multiple charges, according to arrest logs, after allegedly breaking into a hostel, driving toward police officers, and biting one on the wrist last Friday.<\/p>\n

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Police said they received a call around 5 a.m. Friday about a burglary in progress at Howzit Hostels at 2080 Vineyard Street in Wailuku. <\/p>\n

Officers said 43-year-old Jessie Montehermoso allegedly broke in through an exterior door and was kicking interior doors inside the building.<\/p>\n

\u201cA guy had broken into our hostel and then he had escaped,\u201d said witness Elliott Rinsky. \u201cI was awake. So, I saw that the people were running, like the police were running and then I guess he drove down that way and then he crashed his car into a light post and had been apprehended.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Suspect drove toward officers before crashing<\/h2>\n

Montehermoso jumped into his car and drove toward four police officers before crashing into a light pole at the intersection of Vineyard and High Streets, according to police. <\/p>\n

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Authorities said he fled on foot after the crash.<\/p>\n

Arrest and prior record<\/h2>\n

Investigators said Montehermoso resisted arrest by kicking officers and biting one on the wrist. <\/p>\n

Officials said officers used a taser to subdue him.<\/p>\n

Public records show Montehermoso has five prior convictions, four of which are felonies, including theft, car break in, and driving stolen vehicles.<\/p>\n

Three officers suffered injuries, all considered non-life-threatening. <\/p>\n

Montehermoso is currently being held on $226,400 bail and is expected to appear in court once released from the hospital.<\/p>\n

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