Woman accused of driving into home

A woman was arrested last month after she allegedly drove a vehicle into her ex-husband’s residence in Kihei, then went into the home and damaged property inside, police said.

Walta Teclesenbet, 35, of Maalaea was charged with first-degree burglary and firstdegree criminal property damage. Her bail was set at $20,000.

She was arrested after police were called shortly before 11 a.m. May 27.

Her ex-husband reported that after driving the vehicle into the residence and smashing a vinyl fence, wall and window, Teclesenbet reversed and drove into the residence on Malimali Street again, police said. He ran out of the residence when she went in and damaged property, according to police.

Damage was estimated at more than $25,000.

In another case, Teclesenbet was reported to be throwing furniture from her condominium, police said.

The defense has asked for a mental health evaluation for Teclesenbet, who is scheduled to have a continued arraignment June 23 in 2nd Circuit Court.