A top Maui police officer is accused of taking bribes to shield criminals, a scandal that has rattled the department.

• Lieutenant Michael Lala, who ran Maui's criminal intelligence unit, is being held without bail as he awaits trial.
• The FBI says he took bribes going back to 2019 to protect drug dealers, illegal fireworks sellers, and unlicensed fighters.
• Police leaders say they were shocked and had no knowledge of the alleged crimes.
• Lala had been trusted enough to work as an FBI task force officer until late last year.
• A man tied to a New Year's Day fireworks incident denies any involvement, with his lawyer saying the feds got it wrong.

Outlook: Lala faces federal trial, and his firing from the department will hinge on the outcome of the case.