Maui County, HI
08/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/14/2024 01:15
IED Arrest
The Maui Police Department (MPD) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announce the arrest of Robert Dumaran (47) of Kahului in connection with the improvised explosive device (IED) that was located on July 23, 2024, near Lono Avenue in Kahului.
This arrest is the result of a coordinated effort between the MPD and FBI, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We recognize that all parties involved are innocent until proven guilty. This release serves as a timeline of law enforcement activity that has occurred.
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Wailuku patrol officers encountered an IED in the roadway on Lono Avenue near Kahului Elementary School. Within minutes, officers closed Lono Avenue between Hina Avenue and Laau Street and evacuated nearby residents. The device was rendered safe and sent to the FBI Laboratory for forensic analysis.
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, MPD officers encountered multiple IEDs near Kaamana Street in Kula. Due to the location of the scene, no residences required evacuation.
On Thursday, August 8, 2024, MPD and FBI personnel responded to an area near Old Haleakala Highway and Ikea Place in Pukalani in response to a report that an explosion had caused a car accident. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle that had sustained damage as a result of the explosion. The driver was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center and was later released.
On Friday, August 9, 2024, officers closed multiple roads in Wailuku and evacuated nearby residences as a precaution due to an investigative lead. After a thorough investigation, no explosives were discovered, and the area was declared safe.
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, Robert Dumaran was arrested in connection with the IED that was recovered on July 23, 2024, near Lono Avenue in Kahului.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Dumaran appeared before federal Magistrate Judge Kenneth Mansfield, with a preliminary hearing set for August 27, 2024. Dumaran remains in federal custody without bail.
We understand that the community may have concerns, and we want to reassure the public that we are taking all necessary precautions to maintain the safety of our residents and visitors.
"The Maui Police Department, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney's Office, continues to actively investigate these incidents. This unified effort underscores our shared commitment to ensuring that justice is served and that our community remains safe," said Chief of Police John Pelletier.
The investigation remains active, and specific details cannot be released. Our primary focus is to ensure that all involved parties are identified and that justice is served. We appreciate the community's cooperation in respecting the ongoing process and avoiding speculation.
The safety and well-being of our community remains our top priority. We urge the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. If you see something suspicious in the road, such as an object that appears out of place, do not touch, drive over, or go near it for any reason. If possible, keep others away from the area and report the object immediately by calling MPD at 911.
If you have information, or if you suspect you know someone who could be involved, please report it immediately to tips.fbi.gov or 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).
We thank the community for their cooperation and vigilance.