Keauhou man arrested for abuse which resulted in temporary closure of Kuakini Highway

A Keauhou man is in custody after an alleged domestic incident with his girlfriend Wednesday evening.

Hawai‘i Island police responded to the report of a domestic at 6:45 p.m. in the area of the 77-6000 block of Kuakini Highway. When Kona patrol officers arrived on scene, a 22-year-old female reported being shoved into a wall by her boyfriend.

Officers made contact with the suspect, 33-year-old Thomas John “TJ” Reilly, at his residence with what appeared to be a rifle slung over his shoulder.

According to police, Reilly was cooperative while communicating with officers and did not threaten them with the firearm, although a perimeter was maintained and a portion of Kuakini Highway between Kamehameha III Road and La‘aloa Avenue was temporarily closed as a precaution.

Officers assisted Reilly’s girlfriend and infant child in exiting the residence without further incident.

Reilly was subsequently arrested for abuse of a family household member in the presence of a minor. He currently remains in police custody while Area II Juvenile Aid Section detectives continue the investigation.

Police ask that anyone who may have information relative to the investigation contact Detective Sharlotte Bird at 808-326-4646, ext. 278, or via email at sharlotte.bird@hawaiicounty.gov.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.