41-year-old Stanton Anson Joaquin of Mountain View was arrested and charged with various domestic-related offenses following a violent incident at a Kaniela Road residence.
On March 20, Puna patrol officers responded to the residence for a reported domestic dispute. Upon arrival they determined that during an argument, Joaquin reportedly struck his wife twice in the face with a closed-fist punch and threatened to burn the house down while lighting a propane blow torch. The incident was witnessed by the couple’s two children, ages 10 and 15. Joaquin then reportedly struck his 21-year-old son on the head with the propane blow torch causing a skull fracture and partial paralysis to the left side of his body. Due to the seriousness of his injuries, the son was transported to the Queens Medical Center on Oʻahu for further treatment. After conferring with the County Prosecutor’s Office, detectives from the Area I Juvenile Aid Section charged Joaquin with the following offenses:
- First-degree assault
- Abuse family household member (in the presence of a minor)
- First-degree terroristic threatening
- Abuse family household member
Joaquin’s bail was set at $22,000, which he posted. He was given a court date for Tuesday, April 16, in Hilo District Court.
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