Kamuela Man Charged with Numerous Drug Offenses

Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged a Kamuela man with numerous drug offenses following the execution of a narcotics search warrant at his residence in Kamuela at 9:10 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

 Vice officers arrested 46-year-old Joel Gorai after recovering the following from his residence:

·         24.16 grams of methamphetamine

·         21.7 grams of cocaine

·         381.7 grams of marijuana

·         17.2 grams of marijuana edibles

·         14 grams of marijuana concentrate (vapes)

·         50 grams of Psilocybin

    various narcotic-related paraphernalia, including digital scales and clean and used zip packets.

After conferring with the Hawai‘i County Prosecutor’s Office, Vice detectives charged Gorai with the following offenses:

• Four counts of second-degree promotion of a dangerous drug

• One count of Second-degree promotion of a detrimental drug

• Two counts of First-degree promotion of a harmful drug

• Two counts of fourth-degree promotion of a harmful drug

 Gorai has a total bail of $143,025.00.   Joel Gorai remains in custody awaiting his initial court appearance.

The Hawai‘i Police Department is committed to working cooperatively with the community to improve the quality of life of island residents and provide a safer environment for everyone. Police encourage residents to report suspicious and illegal activity to the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311 or the “ICE” hotline at (808)329-0423. Police ask anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact Officer Patrick Robinson of the Vice Division at (808) 326-4646 Extension 264, or via email at Patrick.robinson@HawaiiPolice.gov.