KIHEI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Cell phone video shows a man in handcuffs surrounded by police on Halelani Place in Kihei Halloween night, and a Maui police officer throwing him against a car and hitting his head.

Maui police officials say officers were conducting beat checks when they discovered Kaleo Kuahuia, 35, had three active no-bail warrants.

Authorities said Kuahuia refused officers’ commands and intentionally rammed police vehicles twice.

Kuahuia’s sister says the video is unbearable to watch.

“It’s not easy to see someone that you care about get so mistreated,” Natasha said.

Kuahuia was charged with four counts of assault on a police officer, criminal property damage and driving without a license.

“They shouldn’t be attacking people like that despite what the charges may or may not

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