Man charged for allegedly beating pregnant girlfriend, child

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A man accused of attacking his pregnant girlfriend and their 2-year-old child was arrested and charged.

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On May 20, Hawaii Island police were called to a domestic incident at a Lehua Street home.

According to police reports, Chezare Christopher Torres, 43, of Hilo, allegedly hit his six-month-pregnant, 29-year-old girlfriend multiple times to her face, causing bruising and swelling to the bridge of her nose while in the presence of their 2-year-old and 16-month-old children.

Police reports also said Torres allegedly hit the 2-year-old with a baseball cap multiple times to the right arm and forehead, causing redness and swelling.

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Torres was arrested on May 28 after police obtained a warrant of arrest.

The County of Hawaii Office of the Prosecuting Attorney said Torres made his first court appearance in Hilo on Tuesday.

Torres was charged with:

The office said that the most serious offense, felony abuse, a Class C felony, which carries a penalty of either a five-year prison term or five years’ probation and up to one year in jail.

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Terres’ bail was maintained at $85,000.

He’s due back in court on Sept. 2.