Authorities arrest Hawaii visitor who documented his violation of quarantine rule on social media

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Tourist arrested in Hawaii for posting violation of separation laws

Authorities arrested an Oahu visitor who documented his violation of Hawaii’s 14-day quarantine rule on social media.

The state Attorney General’s office said today that 23-year-old Tarique Peters of the Bronx, New York, was arrested this morning for violating quarantine and lying to authorities. A local man was with Peters when he was arrested and also faces charges. Bail for Peters is set at $4,000.

Peters arrived on Oahu Monday and authorities said he posted numerous pictures of himself on Instagram. “He allegedly left his hotel room the day he arrived and traveled many places using public transportation,” the attorney general said in a press release.

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