A U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa has been arrested by local police on suspicion of trespassing at an elementary school. According to RTHK, the suspect allegedly entered a school in northern Okinawa without permission. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect speaking to a young girl and following her, prompting them to alert the authorities. It is believed that the suspect may have been intoxicated at the time of the incident.
Okinawa hosts approximately 70% of the U.S. military facilities in Japan, which has led to ongoing concerns and dissatisfaction among local residents due to issues such as noise pollution and incidents involving U.S. military personnel.