Hawaiian Man Charged with Possessing Homemade Bombs Near Maui School

Robert Francis Dumaran faces multiple charges after improvised explosive devices were found in various locations on the island.

Dumaran, 47, was arrested and appeared in court on charges of possessing an unregistered destructive device and attempting to damage property with explosives.
Several IEDs were discovered in Maui, including one near Kahului Elementary School, containing explosive powder, a battery, and shrapnel.
Authorities linked Dumaran to the devices using fingerprints and cell-tower data.
The investigation is ongoing, and Dumaran is being held without bail with a preliminary hearing set for August 27.
If convicted, Dumaran faces up to 10 years for the unregistered device charge and a minimum of 5 years up to 20 years for the explosives charge.