Hawaii Island police have arrested and charged 34-year-old Kaleb Paulus of Hilo in connection with an arson investigation and other offenses stemming from two incidents that occurred May 18 at a homeless encampment in Kailua-Kona.

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At 8:50 a.m. on May 18, officers responded to a report of a brush fire in the vicinity of Palani Road and Ane Keohokalole Highway.

Hawaii Fire Department personnel responded and extinguished the fire.

Upon investigation, it was determined that a homeless encampment, estimated to be 20 feet by 20 feet in size, had been consumed in the fire.

An hour later at 9:50 a.m., officers responded to the same area following reports of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers contacted a woman who reported that Paulus, while armed with a machete and carrying a gas can, threatened to kill her.

The victim further reported that Paulus threatened to set property on fire and made statements indicating that he started the fire earlier that day.

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Paulus fled the area on foot prior to officers’ arrival and wasn’t immediately found.

Detectives from the West Hawaii Criminal Investigation Section continued to investigate and identified Paulus as a suspect.

He was arrested on Monday and charged with second-degree arson , first-degree terroristic threatening, fourth-degree theft and habitual property crime.

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His bail was set at $92,400.