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Hawaii island man arrested in beating of another man, 85

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COURTESY HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rayner Kinney Jr., arrested Wednesday on suspicion of attempted murder, was charged with drug offenses and protective order violations.

Hawaii County police arrested a 62-year-old Kau man Wednesday on suspicion of attempted murder and other offenses for  allegedly hitting an 85-year-old Ocean View man during a domestic dispute in May.

Rayner Kinney Jr. was charged Wednesday with drug offenses and protective order violations and held in lieu of $1,250 bail.

Police said the older man reported that, at his Kona Gardens subdivision home, Kinney beat him with his fists May 22. He reported that the 62-year-old also struck him with a metal and wooden objects, and kicked him. The 85-year-old received injuries to his head, arms and body, and was taken to his doctor by private vehicle, police said.

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