Two women were stabbed and a man arrested following an argument that escalated into an assault Sunday night in Waikoloa. ADVERTISING Two women were stabbed and a man arrested following an argument that escalated into an assault Sunday night in
Two women were stabbed and a man arrested following an argument that escalated into an assault Sunday night in Waikoloa.
According to the Hawaii Police Department, Aaron Nakamoto, 34, was arrested at his Waikoloa home after the incident, in which a 22-year-old woman suffered a wound on her left arm and one on her chest and was treated and released for her injuries. Another 22-year-old woman was cut on her face, throat and neck, and spent a night in the hospital receiving treatment for her injuries.
Nakamato was also had facial injuries and a cut on his leg, according to police. Following treatment at North Hawaii Community Hospital, he was arrested on a first-degree assault charge and held while police continued their investigation.
Witnesses told police they saw a man, later identified as Nakamoto, assaulting two women in the Waikoloa Highlands Center parking lot. Witnesses said Nakamoto had a knife during the alleged assault.
Police have also initiated an assault investigation in connection with Nakamoto’s injuries.
Anyone who may have witnessed the confrontation shouuld call the department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311, Detective Shawn Tingle at 326-4646, ext. 277, or Detective Levon Stevens at 326-4646, ext. 275. The detectives also may be contacted by email at stingle@co.hawaii.hi.us or lstevens@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
