In 2015, Officer Anthony Maldonado conducted a traffic stop during which he unlawfully seized approximately $1,800 from a civilian. He then conspired with others to intimidate and bribe the victim to withdraw the theft complaint. In 2018, Maldonado pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of the civilian and conspiring to obstruct justice. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution of $1,917.70. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/usao-hi/pr/former-maui-police-department-officer-sentenced-unlawfully-seizing-money-and-conspiring?utm_source=openai))
Anthony Maldonado – Kahului Police Department
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