HONOLULU (AP) A former Maui police officer has pleaded guilty to a federal charge that he offered to pay a 13-year-old girl money for sex. Brandon Saffeels, 37, pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted child enticement, the U.S.
A former Maui police department officer who was scheduled to report to federal prison next month for soliciting sex from a woman he pulled over has been arrested again. This time, it's for allegedly offering money to have sex with a 13-year-old girl, who was actually an undercover officer.
Six individuals were arrested and charged during the state’s Operation Keiki Shield 10 enforcement effort that was conducted between Friday and Sunday, Dec. 3-5, 2021 on Maui. All six are accused of first degree Electronic Enticement of a Child.