A veteran Maui police officer has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, a serious blow to public trust in the department.

• A 49-year-old officer with 12 years on the force was arrested on a $150,000 warrant.
• He had already been put on paid leave last May after an earlier sexual assault arrest.
• His name has not been released and the investigation is still open.
• Police Chief John Pelletier called the conduct deeply troubling and said any employee who breaks the law will be held accountable.

Outlook: The case now moves through the courts, and more details, including the officer's name, are likely to come out as the investigation continues.