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Police have since confirmed that hunters discovered human remains wrapped in plastic, according to Maui Police Department spokesperson Alana Pico. The investigation remains ongoing. 

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By Wendy Osher Maui police have released the name of the man who was driving the pickup truck that allegedly struck an officer early Sunday morning.  Maui police say 19-year-old Austin Pierman of Kihei was the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident.  He was arrested for suspicion of attempted murder I and transported […]

(Update:  10:30 a.m. 3/17/2010) A 66-year-old man suffered fatal injuries when he was stuck by two vehicles while crossing Puunene Avenue on foot early this morning.  The pedestrian died at the scene. Maui police say the man has no local address, and his identity is being withheld until next-of–kin can be located and notified.  The […]

By Wendy Osher The Maui Police Department continues an investigation into a suspicious fire reported Saturday, March 6, 2010 in Kapalua.  Authorities have classified the incident as an Arson and are investigating possible evidence leading to an alleged hate crime towards the victim. Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division are looking into surveillance videos […]

The Maui Police Department today announced the promotion of Detective Jeraul Pladera to the rank of Lieutenant.  Pladera is a 17-year police veteran, most recently serving with the Wailuku Criminal Investigation Division. Pladera began his career with the Kauai Police Department before transferring to the MPD in August of 1994.  He was assigned to the […]

By Wendy Osher An autopsy will be performed later today (Thursday, February 18, 2010) on a body recovered from Iao Valley Wednesday afternoon. Preliminary identification of the victim was made based upon a driver’s license found nearby.  Authorities the autopsy will be used to confirm identity and should reveal circumstances surrounding the death. Lt. John […]

Maui Police Department Lieutenant Donald Kanemitsu was promoted to the rank of Captain in the latest round of promotions announced by Chief Gary Yabuta today. Kanemitsu is a 20 year veteran with the department and most recently served in the Criminal Intelligence Unit, where he has served in three separate assignments as a Patrol Officer, […]

By Wendy Osher Maui police have launched an attempted murder investigation following a report of a homeless man being set on fire while he was sleeping. The incident was reported early this morning in Paia.  The 27-year-old male victim went to the Shell Station where he reported the incident. He was transported to the Maui […]

A 22-year veteran of the Maui Police Department was promoted this week to the rank of Captain.  Dean Rickard, earned the 2007 County of Maui Team of the Year award while serving in his most recent pot as Commander of the Plans & Training Section.  Rickard takes on his new post as Captain and District […]

A former Sergeant with the Maui Police Department was identified as one of two people killed in an apparent murder suicide on Maui, Monday night in Makawao.  An autopsy today revealed that 59-year-old Barry W. Alford died as a result of a self inflicted gun shot wound to the head.  His death is classified as […]

Maui Police have opened a murder suicide investigation into an incident reported last night in Makawao. Authorities responded to a 9-1-1 call at 10:15 p.m. reporting domestic abuse with possible shots fired at a Makawao residence. Upon arrival, police officers discovered two bodies of a 59-year-old male and a 58-year-old female who had died from […]

Maui Police have identified the victim in an ongoing homicide investigation as 45-year-old Alan Vegas of Kaupo. Authorities say the man died as a result of a single gunshot wound which in turn caused internal bleeding. The incident was reported Sunday morning (October 18, 2009) in the remote East Maui town of Kaupo. The male […]

The Maui Police Department’s Sergeant David Silva is being honored as the recipient of the Officer of the Year Award from the 2009 Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officers Association.  Sergeant Silva will be honored at HSLEOA Conference banquet which will be held next Friday evening, September 25, 2009, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Kapalua. […]

The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of Captain Danny Matsuura to the rank of Assistant Chief. Matsuura will serve as Commander of the Support Services Bureau in his capacity as Assistant Chief.  He fills the void created by the recent promotion of Deputy Chief Clayton Tom with the new administration. Assistant Chief Matsuura is […]

A woman is in stable condition after being stabbed multiple times at a home in Kahului Monday night. Authorities say the 30-year-old woman was stabbed an estimated nine times to her body.  Injuries also included wounds to her left arm, which police believe were defensive wounds. Maui Police from the Wailuku Patrol District responded to […]

Posted by Wendy OSHER Maui police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a bank robbery suspect.  Authorities say the suspect entered the Bank of Hawaii Dairy Road Branch at the Maui Market Place at around 1:20 p.m. today (Friday, January 16, 2009).  Acting Lt. Brian Kaya with the MPD Criminal Investigation Division said the […]

Maui police have identified the man killed in a stabbing in Central Maui on Monday as 33-year-old John Shaniyo of Kahului.  An autopsy performed on the man today revealed that he died as a result of a single stab wound to his abdomen which severed a main artery.  A 23-year-old woman, Rachael Berta was charged […]

Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect or suspects involved in a fight at Makena’s Big Beach that left one man in critical condition early yesterday morning.  Acting Lt. Derek Lee with the Maui Police Department’s criminal investigation division said the 20-year-old male was assaulted by an unknown at around 2:15 Tuesday morning.  […]