Okinawa prefectural police, Marine investigators express appreciation for keeping Okinawa safe [Image 5 of 7]

URASOE CITY, OKINAWA, JAPAN

02.24.2015

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brittany A. James 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Ponte, left, poses alongside Kazunari Agarie with the letter of appreciation awarded to Okito Taxi Company Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, Okinawa. The Okito Taxi Company, contracted with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, was recognized not only for their efforts in solving a credit card fraud case, but also turning in items left in taxis by service members. “In law enforcement, we rely on many different relationships with people who may have information to help us solve our investigations,” said Ponte, a native of Portsmouth, Va. “(Okinawa law enforcement and businesses) play an important part in solving our cases. Their cooperation helps us maintain evidence to hold offenders accountable for crimes they have committed.” Ponte is the investigations officer with the Criminal Investigation Division, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. Agarie is the chief executive officer of Okito Taxi Company.

• Date Taken: 02.24.2015
• Date Posted: 03.12.2015 20:59
• Photo ID: 1812217
• VIRIN: 150224-M-DM081-002
• Resolution: 1913x1576
• Size: 626.57 KB
• Location: URASOE CITY, OKINAWA, JP
• Hometown: PORTSMOUTH, VA, US