The 36-year old officer sustained head injuries when the suspect allegedly hit him on the head with a machete.
Police had received a report last Thursday night that a man jumped over a fence at a house and was trying to break into the building.
The officer was hit while trying to arrest the suspect.
He was rushed to Vaiola Hospital where he is reported to be in a stable condition.
Other officers arrested the suspect and he remains in custody to appear in court.
