Updated at 7:07 p.m., Sunday, September 2, 2007
Woman, 24, accused of punching a policeman in Waikiki
Advertiser Staff
A 24-year-old woman was charged today for allegedly punching a police officer in the face Friday in Waikiki and causing injury to his eyeball.Christy P. Texeira of McCully is accused of first-degree assault on a police officer. Her bail is $11,000.
The officer was treated for injuries, police said.
Texeira was arrested at 400 Hobron Lane at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Police had gone to a convenience store there to investigate a theft complaint against Texeira.
Texeira was arrested for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and third-degree assault in addition to assault on a police officer.
