Pahala man charged after allegedly threatening people with pellet gun

Oct 06, 2026

A 31-year-old Pahala man faces multiple charges after allegedly pointing a pellet gun at two people in a shopping center, a troubling incident for Big Island residents.

  • Prosecutors charged him with terroristic threatening, assault, and abuse of a family member.
  • The pellet gun was allegedly pointed at two people last Friday at a shopping center.
  • Investigators say three more people were assaulted, including a woman.
  • A separate case in the same court report involved bail set above $1 million.

Outlook: The case moves forward in court, with the next hearing expected in the coming days.

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