Big Island woman wanted in connection to domestic violence incident

Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman from Ocean View wanted in connection to a domestic violence incident that occurred earlier this week.

At 1:52 p.m. on Tuesday, Kaʻū patrol officers responded to a report of a possible domestic disturbance in the area of the 92-1800 block of Palm Parkway in Ocean View. While officers were en route, dispatch received a report of a traffic collision with injuries in the same area.

Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel were first on-scene and found a man lying on the ground near a vehicle that had collided into an embankment. The man was transported to Kona Community Hospital with serious injuries.

Police believe the incident occurred during a domestic dispute between the injured man and a woman, later identified as 32-year-old Antonya Mardonada of Ocean View. She is currently wanted for questioning regarding this investigation.

Mardonada is 5 feet 5 inches tall, 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen leaving the area on a camouflage ATV.

Police advise the public not to approach Mardonada if located. Instead, contact the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or Mardonada’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Aaron Yamanaka of the Area II Juvenile Aid Section at 808-326-4646, ext. 304, or via email at aaron.yamanaka@hawaiipolice.gov.

Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may contact 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.