Hilo man charged with assault

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A Hilo man has been charged with three offenses in connection with a reported assault Monday night.

A Hilo man has been charged with three offenses in connection with a reported assault Monday night.

At about 8 p.m. Monday, a 43-year-old Hilo man reported that he was assaulted, held at knife point and threatened at the home of an acquaintance at a home on Ohea Street. The alleged victim managed to break free, leave the premises and call the police.

Police arrested 42-year-old Paul Sasaki less than an hour later. He was charged Tuesday with assault, unlawful imprisonment and terroristic threatening.

His bail was set at $12,000 and his initial court appearance was scheduled for today.