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Ex-convict’s car yields ‘ice,’ 2 rifles, 3 shotgun shells
An-ex convict who allegedly twice struck with a car a man riding on a bicycle in Chalan Kanoa was found in possession of two rifles, three shotgun shells, and methamphetamine or “ice” on Wednesday night.
Roland Kaipat, 34, was arrested and taken to Superior Court Friday on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, illegal possession of a controlled substance, and disturbing the peace.
Associate Judge Teresa Kim-Tenorio imposed a $10,000 cash bail and set the preliminary hearing for May 12 at 9am.
Assistant public defender Cindy Nesbit was appointed as counsel for Kaipat. Assistant attorney general Barbara Cepeda appeared for the government.
Police Detective Daniel Maliuyaf stated in his report that investigation showed that Carlos Ramangmou was at a house in Chalan Kanoa with some friends on Wednesday night when he saw Kaipat and a female driving by on a black Toyota Corolla.
Ramangmou got on his bicycle and followed the car to talk to the female because she never came home since she left their house.
The report did not mention what is the relationship between Ramangmou and the female.
Ramangmou approached the car and asked Kaipat to stop the vehicle so he can talk to the female regarding their problem.
Kaipat, however, allegedly accelerated the car forward, hitting Ramangmou on the right leg and causing him to fall to the ground.
Kaipat allegedly struck Ramangmou again with the car, prompting him to stand up.
Ramangmou later told police that Kaipat’s car had a handgun and drugs.
At 9:16pm Wednesday, two police officers spotted the car driven by Kaipat pulling out of Sister Market in San Antonio.
The officers requested for additional police units to assist them.
The officers followed the car until it stopped at the former Sally’s Apartment in San Antonio.
The officers arrested Kaipat and searched the car, where they allegedly found one clear glass pipe inside a small bag with possible “ice” residue. The officers also recovered two rifles and three shotgun shells.
A Drug Enforcement Task Force officer tested the residue, which allegedly came out to be presumptive positive for methamphetamine.
