HILO — A 39-year-old Hilo man who fought in local mixed martial arts shows was arrested early Wednesday morning for allegedly breaking into a Hilo home and restraining a woman.
Chadwick “Chad” K. Thomas is charged with kidnapping, first-degree burglary, second-degree assault and third-degree sexual assault. His bail was set at $70,000.
According to court documents filed by police, Thomas allegedly entered the woman’s home by removing a window screen and forcing a living room window open. He allegedly entered the woman’s bedroom, grabbed her by the arms and pulled her into the bathroom. The woman told police Thomas prevented her from leaving by restraining her arms behind the back, started removing her clothing and bit her softly on the upper body.
The woman allegedly told Thomas to stop several times, to no avail. She has an active restraining order against Thomas, according to court documents.
Hilo District Judge Michael Udovic ordered him to return at 2 p.m. Tuesday for a preliminary hearing.
Kidnapping is a Class A felony punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment upon conviction. First-burglary is a Class B felony carrying a possible 10-year prison term. The other two offenses are Class C felonies with a maximum five-year prison term.