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Updated at 5:57 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Waianae man charged with domestic abuse, gun offenses

Advertiser Staff

Prosecutors today charged a Wai'anae man with felony abuse of a family member, first-degree reckless endangering, second-degree terroristic threatening, and three firearm-related offenses.

Justin D. Loftis, 31, was arrested last night at 10:25 p.m. fronting 86-129 Puhawai Road by police after he allegedly fired two shots into the ground during a domestic dispute with a woman, 33.

The weapon used was allegedly an unregistered firearm, police said.

Loftis is being held overnight at the main police station cellblock in lieu of $50,000 bail pending an initial appearance tomorrow at District Court.

According to police, Loftis and the woman were arguing at an Alamihi Street residence at 9:50 p.m. The woman told police she was choked by the suspect but was able to break free and drive to a nearby residence. Loftis allegedly followed her and the argument continued before the shots were fired.