Kailua-Kona Man Charged in Domestic Abuse and Burglary Investigations

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 44-year-old Kristopher Zabriskie of Kailua-Kona with multiple property and domestic violence-related offenses stemming from an abuse of family or household member investigation reported on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, and a separate burglary investigation reported on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Kailua-Kona.

On Jan. 10, police received a report alleging that Zabriskie went to the residence of an adult female acquaintance in Kailua-Kona, where he physically assaulted her following an argument and removed her cellular phone without permission. Zabriskie fled the area prior to officers’ arrival, and a warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.

On Feb. 4, police responded to a report of a burglary at a retail store in the 75-5000 block of Kopiko Street in Kailua-Kona. An unknown individual had unlawfully entered the business overnight and removed numerous sporting goods, with an estimated value of $50,000.

During the course of investigation, police identified Zabriskie as the primary suspect in the burglary. Later that afternoon, Kona patrol officers located him near an apartment complex in Kailua-Kona. Following a brief foot pursuit, Zabriskie was taken into custody without further incident.

On Friday, Feb. 6, detectives with the Area II Criminal Investigation Section charged Zabriskie with the following offenses:

• Second-degree burglary
• Second-degree criminal property damage
• First-degree theft
• Abuse of family or household member
• Fourth Degree theft

His total bail was set at $67,000.

Police ask anyone who may have witnessed either incident or who may have additional information to contact Detective Jeremiah Hull of the Area II Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 326-4646, extension 224, or via email at jeremiah.hull@hawaiipolice.gov.