| Hawai’i Island police arrested and charged 22-year-old Hunta Shaylo Wai’oli Santos of Hilo with multiple counts of abuse family household member following a physical domestic incident.
On August 16, South Hilo Patrol officers responded to the Wainaku Scenic Point lookout after receiving a call from a female who reported she had been physically abused by her boyfriend. Upon arrival, the victim told police she was struck by Santos in two different locations within the parking lot of the Puainako Town Center. When the parties left the shopping center, the physical abuse continued within the vehicle while Santos was driving. While in the area of Wainaku Street and Halaulani Place, Santos reportedly stopped the vehicle, got out of the driver’s seat, and struck the victim again from the vehicle’s passenger side. This prompted several passing motorists to call 911. Santos then drove them to his residence on Ka’ie’ie Road in Paipakou, where he got out of the vehicle, and the victim left and called for police. During the course of the incident, the victim reported she was struck with closed fist punches, her hair was pulled, and her breathing was restricted when Santos choked her. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel responded to the scenic point lookout; however, the victim elected to transport herself to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where she was treated and later released. After conferring with the County Prosecutor’s Office, Area I Juvenile Aid Section Detectives charged Santos with the following:
His bail was set at $18,000.00 Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the incidents to contact Detective Kevin Brodie of the Area I Juvenile Aid Section, at (808) 961-2373; or via email at kevin.brodie@hawaiicounty.gov. HPD Photo |