Man, 45, sentenced to 40 years in prison for sex assault, child abuse

PUNA, Hawaii (KHON2) -- A Big Island man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for child sex crimes for incidents that occurred in February and May of 2025. Forty-five-year-old Joseph Donald Tibbs pleaded guilty to promoting child abuse and sex assault of two minors, the prosecutors' office said. Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen hopes this [...]