Federal fugitive arrested in Halawa after months on the run

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A federal fugitive wanted for fraud-related charges is back in custody after months on the run.

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Honolulu police identified the suspect as 36-year-old Maile Montez, who was arrested Friday morning in Halawa.

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Montez was originally taken into custody in October 2024 on multiple federal charges, including aggravated identity theft, access device fraud and possession of forged documents. Authorities said she later escaped while in custody…

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