Puna Man Accused of Burglary, Assault at Automotive Repair Shop

A Puna person is facing numerous charges immediately after coming into an automotive fix shop on Monday morning in Pāhoa and assaulting the operator and trying to steal a motor vehicle.

Eighteen-12 months-previous Jeremiah Hepp, who was wished on an superb warrant of arrest for yet another felony make a difference, was billed with next-degree theft, initially-diploma tried unauthorized control of a propelled motor vehicle, 3rd-degree assault, 2nd-diploma assault, initially-degree terroristic threatening, 2nd-diploma unauthorized entry into a motor motor vehicle and resisting arrest.

According to court files, Hepp entered the business at 7:34 a.m. and soon encountered the operator. Hepp was informed numerous moments to leave but didnʻt comply. At a single point, the possible lead to assertion alleges Hepp yelled at the reported victim “I am Jesus” and struck him various times with two shut fists.

Pursuing the claimed attack, Hepp got into a automobile in the garage and attempted to start out it but was stopped by the small business operator.

The suspect inevitably bought out of the motor vehicle. Courtroom files show Hepp tried to assault the gentleman once again before acquiring into the victim’s car or truck and locking himself inside.

Hepp appeared in Hilo District Court docket on Tuesday afternoon. The Court docket denied Hepp’s request for a bail reduction. His bail was taken care of at $43,000 and he was requested to look for a preliminary hearing on March 24 in Hilo District Courtroom.