HONOLULU (KHON2) — A federal fugitive wanted for fraud-related charges is back in custody after months on the run.
Honolulu police identified the suspect as 36-year-old Maile Montez, who was arrested Friday morning in Halawa.
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.
Federal warrants totaling $50,000 were issued after she violated the terms of her pretrial release.
She is now being held pending further proceedings.