26-year-old Trieson Pascubillo was arrested and charged for felony abuse and terroristic threatening following a March 5 incident.
While en route to a reported domestic dispute in Pāhala, Kaʻū officers received information that a man had assaulted multiple people and discharged a firearm before leaving the area on foot. Upon arrival, officers learned that Pascubillo, had grabbed his 75-year-old grandfather and 73-year-old grandmother by their necks and struck them during a verbal altercation on the second floor of their home. Following the assault, Pascubillo reportedly discharged two rounds from a rifle into the floor with one of the rounds piercing through a pickup truck that was parked beneath the residence. He then reportedly pointed the rifle at his grandfather and threatened to shoot him. Pascubillo eventually left on foot carrying the firearm, which relatives described as a “hunting rifle.” While at the scene, officers confirmed the presence of two bullet holes in the floor and recovered spent 30-06 caliber shell casings within close proximity of the holes. Police later located Pascubillo and placed him under arrest. A search was conducted for the firearm in question, however, the rifle could not be located. Upon conferring with the County Prosecutor’s Office, Pascubillo was charged with the following offenses:
- Two counts of felony abuse of a family/household member
- Two counts of first-degree terroristic threatening
- First-degree reckless endangering
Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Officer Russ Fiesta of Ka‘ū Patrol at (808) 939-2520.
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