Monday night's crash in Harmon happened near an intersection where many of the island's homeless gather. Many of them there trying to get donations just to get their next meal. The attorney general continues his push to address the homeless situation on Guam. 

The evening crash has reignited discussions about road safety and Guam’s growing homelessness crisis. AG Douglas Moylan says addressing these issues is key to improving public safety. “Those potholes all over Dededo and Yigo, and those ones on the main road that we’ve lived with, literally twenty freaking years," he said.

Moylan’s agenda includes tackling homelessness through stricter law enforcement and community initiatives.  However, he says it’s not just about fixing roads; panhandlers entering intersections create an additional hazard.

He added, “And when you get pan handlers that start going into intersections, what’s next?”

“When you’ve got your kids in the backseat and you’re having to avoid [and be distracted] from that light and then somebody gets killed. Let alone that panhandler.”

Moylan also criticized Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s handling of the issue, arguing that her administration’s inaction has exacerbated the crisis. He said,  “When a Governor comes in, they’re supposed to appoint qualified individuals to address all the different problems that a community faces. The homeless and the poor are preventing us from jumping to the next level of Guam’s future.”

To combat the issue, Moylan has proposed a temporary tent city in Tiyan, emphasizing that this solution would provide short-term support without disrupting the community or tourism, saying, “This is not meant to be a permanent tent city. The model is basically you take care of them in the evenings, and then the day time they go out. This is not a military housing confined environment. You’re there by your own will and wanting to get help.”

The AG also addressed Guam’s drug problem, accusing the governor of failing to enforce stricter inspections by the Port Authority.  “Governor, you better check those containers, all of them," he said. "Don’t give me this random check number.”

“That meth is coming through that port.”

Despite his sharp criticism, Moylan says he’s willing to collaborate with the governor, but his requests have gone unanswered. “Start listening to us, Governor. We’re not just private attorneys, we are the People’s Attorney just like you’re the People’s Governor. We need to work together to solve this," he offered.

The AG has also faces questions about his fiancé, Sheenalynn Hawkins, being appointed his chief of staff following the sudden resignation of Yolanda Elliott.  Moylan defends the decision, claiming it was properly vetted by Chief Deputy AG Joseph Guthrie.

“'Chief Deputy', I said, 'find a person to fill this, and I’ll go with it'” explained Moylan.  "Ms. Hawkins, who’s not my wife or sister, is a close friend who helped me get elected and is now my fiancée. The decision was vetted by the Chief Deputy AG.”

With the AG and Adelup at odds, public concern about homelessness, drugs, and public safety remain unresolved. Residents are left wondering when meaningful action will be taken.