Woman charged with attempted murder after Ainaloa domestic incident

HAWAII ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii Island woman is facing multiple charges, including assault and attempted second-degree murder after allegedly striking a man with a sharp object.

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According to the Hawaii Police Department, officers responded to the 16-200 block of Lauhala Drive in the Ainaloa subdivision at about 7:45 p.m. Wednesday for a domestic-related complaint.

Officers said they contacted Jill Dunston, 54, and located a 56-year-old man who had injuries consistent with being struck by a sharp object.

Authorities said medics treated the man at the scene before he was taken to Hilo Benioff Medical Center for further treatment due to the severity of his injuries.

Investigators said the victim and witnesses identified Dunston as the person who allegedly had a knife and was responsible for the injuries.

Police then arrested Dunston for second-degree assault and abuse of a family or household member without incident. She was taken to the East Hawaii Detention Center pending further investigation.

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Juvenile Aid Section detectives continued the investigation, obtaining search warrants and conducting additional witness interviews.

On Friday, after consulting with the Hawaii County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Dunston was charged with:

Her bail was set at $1,040,000. She remains in custody at the detention center.

Dunston’s initial court appearance is scheduled for Monday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kupono Mata at (808) 961-2278 or by email at [email protected].

Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to Caller ID. All information provided to Crime Stoppers is kept confidential.

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