Tarique Peters, a 23-year-old man from New York on vacation in Hawaii, was arrested for allegedly violating the state’s mandatory 14-day quarantine rule aspress release from the governor's office
, Peters arrived on the island of Oahu last Monday and then allegedly used public transportation and traveled around the island to many different places on the same day he arrived. Authorities were alerted to his behavior by residents who saw Peters posting about his trip on social media. Instagram photos show him sunbathing by a pool and holding a surfboard on a beach, with Waikiki Beach geotagged.The press release also says that hotel personnel told authorities they saw Peters leave his hotel room and the premises in general numerous times last week. Peters was arrested, and his bail is set at $4,000.
“We appreciate the assistance of local people who spot flagrant violations of our emergency rules on various social media sites and report them to the appropriate authorities,” Hawaii Attorney General Clare Connors said in a statement.Peters’ Instagram account, which is public, has since been filled with comments from people criticizing his decision to vacation there during the coronavirus pandemic. “Been all across the globe but still haven't learned to respect those you visit.
“Unbelievable. If you aren’t going to respect Hawaii and our people, don’t even come! People like you give tourists a horrible reputation,” another person wrote.
And?
Karma be like 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
korielihau Strict policies were set for a reason. Good for him. We don’t want more cases in Hawaii brought down from the mainland
I don't blame them. However, I would also levy a HUGE fine - the guy's got the money for a trip to Hawaii He must not need that stimulus check.
Millennial social media burn selfburn - could’ve have a total awesome solo experience but HAD to post and share and get likes and get attention and see me and please see me... selfburn couldabeenawesome fail
are those hands photoshoped ?
Red states that are opening have an opportunity to corner the tourism market. Everyone is ready for a vacation. I for one would not vacation in a state that has too many restrictions.
Why on earth would you arrest someone for this as opposed to just cite them? That puts police lives in danger
Soooo just him? He was the only one arrested? Who took the pictures?
lame story buzzfeed.