HILO, Hawaii (Island News) – Hawaii Island Police arrested and charged a Puna man in relation to a sexual assault incident that occurred on November 6, 2025, at a home in Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Adonis Higa, 40, made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Monday and his bail was maintained at $50,000 and was ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing on Nov. 13, 2025.

Higa was charged for Attempted Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, a class B felony offense that carries a maximum penalty of a 10-year prison term.

No other details have been released at this time.

Check back with Island News for future updates to this investigation.

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