A 21-year-old Honomu man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he showed up at a Hilo residence and began hurling rocks at the house and two parked vehicles, shattering windows while two women took cover inside. Hawaiʻi Island police arrested and charged Ayzen Enos with first-degree terroristic threatening, first-degree criminal property damage, and three counts of second-degree criminal property damage following the incident.
According to KPUA, South Hilo patrol officers responded to the residence after Enos allegedly arrived and became verbally confrontational with two individuals inside. Police say he then threw numerous rocks at the home, breaking multiple windows and causing what officers described as extensive interior and exterior property damage. The two female victims took cover inside the residence as the rocks continued to fly, per the same report. Enos allegedly went on to throw additional rocks at two vehicles parked at the property, breaking windows and damaging the exterior of both.
Bail Set at $30,000 Ahead of Court Date
The disturbance unfolded at a residence in the 100 block of Mohouli Street. Enos was arrested Friday, with bail set at $30,000 ahead of his scheduled court appearance the following Monday. The Hawaiʻi Police Department's Area I Juvenile Aid Section handled the case.
The Area I Juvenile Aid Section is a specialized East Hawaii unit that investigates domestic violence, sexual assault, and offenses involving family members or juveniles, holding jurisdiction over family violence cases across the Hilo and Puna districts. That structure means adult domestic disturbances like this one, without any juvenile involvement noted, still get routed to the same detectives who handle cases involving families and children.
Why the Charges Carry Such Weight
The property damage charges reflect specific thresholds written into Hawaii law. First-degree criminal property damage is classified as a Class B felony, carrying a potential penalty of up to ten years in prison, and applies when a person intentionally or knowingly damages property in a way that recklessly places another person in danger of death or bodily injury, according to Hawaii Revised Statutes cited by FindLaw. That framework explains why rocks thrown at an occupied home, rather than an empty one, escalated the charge beyond simple vandalism.
The three counts of second-degree criminal property damage, a Class C felony carrying up to five years, apply when intentional property damage to another person's property exceeds $1,500, per the same statutory chapter. The first-degree terroristic threatening charge, also a Class C felony, applies under Hawaii law when someone threatens another person while using a dangerous instrument or targeting protected parties, according to Justia's summary of the statute.
Detective Aaron Kaeo is handling additional information on the case and can be reached at (808) 961-2373 or by email at [email protected].
Separate Warrant Sweep
A separate KPUA report described a warrant sweep that resulted in seven fugitives being apprehended.
This is not the first time property damage has turned a Hilo domestic disturbance into a felony case this year. In May, a separate Hilo clash on Kaieie Place involving vehicle destruction and physical assault ended with felony charges and $96,000 bail.
Anyone with information relevant to the case can contact Big Island Crime Stoppers anonymously at (808) 961-8300, where tips that assist ongoing investigations can be eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000.
