#Arson Maui
Maui Woman sentenced to 10 years on prison for involvement in suspicious Central Maui fire
Krystale Kaneakua of Pukalani was sentenced to 10 years in jail on Tuesday by 2nd Circuit Court Judge Peter Cahill for second degree arson in connection with a five acre brush fire along the Maui Veterans Highway two years ago. The sentencing comes following a jury trial and guilty verdict on June 3.
Two charged with arson on Maui, third individual charged with other crimes
Charges of arson have been filed against two of the three people who were arrested last week in connection with a series of suspicious brush fires in Central Maui.
Waiehu Crash Claims Life of Wailuku Woman; Driver Arrested
A Wailuku woman suffered fatal injuries in a single vehicle crash on Waiehu Beach Road early this morning. Police have since identified the woman as Jamescy Akahi, 37, and say she was a passenger in the vehicle.
Man Arrested at Kahului Airport for Alleged Arson of Wailuku Home
A 28-year-old man was arrested for alleged first degree arson following an investigation into a house fire reported early Wednesday morning in Wailuku.
Arson Investigation Launched, $20K Damage at Wailuku Parole Facility
Maui police have launched an arson and burglary investigation into an incident reported early Tuesday at the Hawaiʻi Paroling Authority on Wili Pā Lp, Wailuku.
Arson Investigation Underway into Kula Home and Vehicle Fire
Maui police have launched an arson investigation into fires that destroyed a home and burned a derelict vehicle in Kula. Maui police said, “any connection between the arson investigation and murder would be speculation,” but have called the fires “suspicious.”
Guilty Verdict Handed Down in Maui Tesoro Arson
Brandon Oania, 33, was found guilty on Monday of first degree arson for setting fire to a gas pump at the Tesoro Gas Express in Kahului last year.
Surveillance Video of Arson at Kahului Tesoro Presented at Trial
A clerk and an ice delivery man testified on Tuesday in the jury trial of a Kahului man accused of setting a fire at the Tesoro Gas Express in Kahului last…
Five Fires at Upcountry Park Deemed Suspicious
Makawao firefighters extinguished five fires that were deemed suspicious in nature on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, in the park below the Mayor Hanibal Tavares Community Center and Upcountry swimming pool.
Maui Crime Rate Leads State, Arson Skyrockets by 86.4%
Maui County’s crime rates increased for six of the ten Index Crime offenses, with a notable increase of 86.4% for arson.
Criminal Investigation Launched into Arson at Senator’s Home
The torch was found propped up underneath the residence and pointed towards the floor and support beam.
Arson Investigation Launched into Māʻalaea Fire, Suspect Arrested
A 53-year-old male suspect was arrested for his alleged connection to a fire at the Oceanside restaurant in Māʻalaea on Thursday night, June 23, 2016.
Kahului Man Arrested for Alleged Attempted Arson at Maui Oil Company
Maui Oil Company workers observed a male suspect pouring liquid on the company’s gas tanks. Police say the container contained motor oil which the suspect allegedly attempted to light on fire.
Father and Son Arrested for Suspicion of Arson in Gas Station Fire
Police allege the suspects’ sprayed gasoline on the pump, lit it on fire then fled the area.
Arson Suspect Sought, Accused of Setting Fire to Stolen Vehicle
At around 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, police say a lone male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black basketball shorts parked the stolen truck within the front parking lot of the Wailuku Police Station and proceeded to set the interior of the truck on fire.
Fire at Kōkua Pool Intentionally Set
The fire was reported on Tuesday night near the Kahului Community Center. Officials say a bench made of recycled plastic was burned, and a window near the bench sustained minor damage.
MFD: Kīhei Fire Intentionally Set
The incident was reported at 2:24 p.m. near Kaiwahine Street in South Maui and burned 2 acres of brush. Witnesses reported seeing a juvenile male lighting the grass on fire, then fleeing the area.
Maui Fire Department: Kīhei Brushfires ‘Suspicious’
The County of Maui Department of Fire & Public Safety has issued a statement about two “suspicious” brush fires that occurred today in Kīhei.
Fires at Haleakalā Highway Junction Labeled “Suspicious”
Two brush fires reported late Monday night appear to be “suspicious” in nature, said Maui Fire Services Officer Edward Taomoto.
Cause of 5 Acre Puʻunēnē Brush Fire Under Investigation
The Maui Fire Department is investigating the cause of an unscheduled sugar cane fire that burned an estimated five acres off of the Mokulele Highway near Hawaiian Cement in Puʻunēnē.
