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Man charged with attempted murder in Waikoloa knife attack 10-15-14

Hawaiʻi Police Department
Criminal Investigations Section, Area I
Lieutenant Gerald Wike
Phone: 326-4646, Ext. 266
Report No. C14027303

 

Media Release

Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a South Kohala man with attempted murder and other offenses in connection with an altercation that turned violent in Waikoloa on Sunday night (October 12).

At 9:20 p.m. Tuesday (October 14), 34-year-old Aaron Nakamoto of Waikoloa was charged with attempted second-degree murder, second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. His bail was set at $500,000.He remained at the Kona police cellblock pending his initial court appearance Wednesday morning (October 15).