Assault charge in Tuesday stabbing

A 38-year-old homeless woman has been charged with first-degree assault in connection with a Tuesday night stabbing in Hilo.

Officers responding to an 8:52 p.m. call went to a wooded area off Wainaku Avenue and determined that a 48-year-old man had been stabbed on the right side of his body by his girlfriend, who was living with him in a tent.

The victim was taken to Hilo Medical Center for treatment of his injuries and is in stable condition.

The suspect, Faylana Fromm, was arrested Tuesday and charged Thursday with first-degree assault.

Her bail was set at $5,000 and she’s due in court today.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311, Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 or to contact Detective Jesse Kerr at 961-8843 or jesse.kerr@hawaiicounty.gov.