Man charged in stabbing

Kona police have charged a 35-year-old Ocean View man who allegedly stabbed an acquaintance Monday evening at the Ocean View Market.

On Wednesday afternoon, Biti Biti Jr. was charged with second-degree assault, driving under the influence and driving without a license. His bail was set at $6,500.

Biti was being held at the Kona police cellblock pending his initial court appearance today.

The victim, a 44-year-old Ocean View man, was admitted to Kona Community Hospital in stable condition. He was released Wednesday, police said.