50 year-old Ian Winther, who was arrested and charged in relation to a domestic incident at an Ocean View Estates subdivision, made his initial appearance in Kona District Court yesterday. Over prosecutors’ objection, the Judge released Winther on supervised release. He was ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing on May 30.

As the Complaint alleges, Winther is charged with Kidnapping (intentionally or knowingly restrained another person with intent to inflict bodily injury upon and/or subject another person to a sexual offense), Felony Abuse of a Family or Household Member (causing bodily injury by impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat or the neck with any part of the body or a ligature and/or blocking the nose and mouth), Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree, and Assault in the Third Degree. Kidnapping is a class A felony offense which carries a penalty of a twenty-year prison term. Felony Abuse and Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree are both class C felony offenses which carry a maximum penalty of a five-year prison term.

The charges are allegations, and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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