Police arrest Līhu‘e assault suspect

Published on February 05, 2024

LĪHUʻE – Police arrested Joshua Thomas, a 33-year-old Līhu‘e man, in connection with an assault that occurred on Friday morning, Feb. 2.

On Feb. 2 at approximately 10 a.m., police responded to an altercation at the Hōʻike Kaua‘i Community Television parking lot in Līhu‘e. According to a preliminary police report, the victim, a 59-year-old man of Līhu‘e, approached Thomas and informed him that he was not allowed on the commercial property.  According to statements obtained at the scene, an argument ensued between the two, resulting in the victim sustaining multiple lacerations to his leg.

The victim was treated at the scene by medics for non-life-threatening injuries and later taken to the Wilcox Memorial Hospital for further treatment, where he was subsequently released.

Thomas was arrested without incident for Assault in the Second Degree and is currently being held at KPD cellblock with bail set at $5,000.

The case remains under police investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300, submitting a tip at cskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App. 

Joshua Thomas, a 33-year-old Līhu‘e man, was arrested for Assault in the Second Degree.

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