Maui man sentenced for firework explosion attempt, possession

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Maui man who pleaded guilty to possessing an explosive device has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.

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Robert Francis Dumaran, 41, admitted to attempting to detonate a homemade firework near Kahului Elementary School in July.

Federal authorities said they later discovered an improvised hand grenade at his residence during an investigation.

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Dumaran also pleaded guilty to possessing explosive powders, despite being a convicted felon, which is prohibited under federal law.