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C O U NT Y O F KAU A‘I
BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 22, 2017
DARRYL PERRY, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Līhu‘e man arrested for alleged sexual assault of a minor
LĪHU'E – Kaua‘i police have arrested a 37-year-old Līhu‘e man suspected of sexually
assaulting a minor.
Michael J. Terui was indicted by the grand jury on Thursday, Feb. 16 for two counts of sexual
assault and a warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.
Police located Terui at his Līhu‘e home on Wednesday morning. He was booked at police
headquarters and later released on $100,000 bail.
The investigation remains ongoing and Kaua‘i police have reason to believe there could be
more victims involved in separate incidents.
Anyone with information is urged contact Police Dispatch at 241-1711. Those wishing to
remain anonymous can call CrimeStoppers, 246-8300.
Photo: Michael Terui, age 37, was arrested at his Līhu‘e home on Wednesday for two counts of sexual
assault. He was released after posting $100,000 bail. Police believe there could be additional victims
and urge anyone with information to contact KPD immediately.
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