Man, 38, charged for reportedly threatening male, 18, with a knife
A 38-year-old man has been charged with harassment after allegedly threatening another male with a knife in Waikiki and damaging Honolulu police property on Saturday night.
At about 11:12 p.m. Saturday, an 18-year-old male and the suspect got into an argument that escalated with the suspect threatening the victim with a knife, according to a Honolulu police report and arrest logs.
The suspect was positively identified as Ghedeon Valentin Trif and arrested for first-degree terroristic threatening and driving without a license. While in custody, the suspect allegedly damaged HPD property and was arrested for fourth-degree criminal property damage.
After further investigation, the terroristic threatening charge was downgraded to harassment.
Bail was set at $1,000 for each offense, totaling $3,000.