Hilo woman charged after alleged domestic incident, assault on officer

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hilo woman is facing multiple felony charges following an alleged domestic incident.

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Timberly Paiva, 25, was charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree terroristic threatening, abuse of a family or household member, fourth-degree criminal property damage and first-degree assault against a law enforcement officer.

Paiva was arrested after a May 17 incident at a Kaieie Place residence involving her ex-boyfriend.

According to police reports, Paiva allegedly entered the residence without permission, threatened the man while holding a 45-pound weighted exercise plate, struck him multiple times with her hands and fists, damaged his van and bit him on the upper back before fleeing the scene.

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Police later located Paiva at an Auwae Road residence, where investigators said she kicked an officer in the left knee as officers attempted to arrest her.

During an initial appearance Tuesday in Hilo District Court, Paiva’s bail was maintained at $96,000.

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Paiva is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on May 21.