Maui Fire Department Battalion Chief Arrested for Child Sex Crimes
Maui Fire Department battalion chief Shawn Rogers has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 14.
Hawaii News Now reported an indictment alleged Rogers raped a child for years, starting when the victim was around 11 years old.
The indictment alleged the sexual abuse occurred between 2019 and 2021.
In a statement, Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura stated: “Today, the County of Maui was made aware that Shawn Rogers (52), a 25-year veteran of the Department of Fire and Public Safety, was arrested and charged for Sexual Assault in the First Degree and Continuous Sexual Assault of a Minor under 14 years old.”
“We are deeply concerned about the allegations regarding one of our firefighters.
