#Maui Police Department
Maui police launch ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ campaign against distracted driving
Beginning Monday, April 6, and continuing through April 13, 2026, motorists will see heightened traffic enforcement as part of the departmentʻs participation in the national “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign for distracted driving awareness enforcement.
New hire at Maui Police Department arrested on suspicion of sexual assault while off duty
A probationary employee of the Maui Police Department was arrested on suspicion of second, third and fourth degree sexual assault, while off duty, police said. The 26-year-old Makawao man was taken into custody on Monday, March 30, 2026, following allegations of sexual abuse and remains detained. He has been placed on administrative leave without pay.
Update: Maui police launch murder investigation following fatal stabbing in Kīhei; victim identified
Maui police have since identified the victim in Sunday’s fatal stabbing incident as James Moser, 64, of Kīhei. The Maui Police Department extended condolences to Moser’s family and friends.
Next of kin sought in identifying 13 unclaimed bodies on Maui
The Maui Police Department, in coordination with local mortuaries and healthcare partner, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating next of kin for several deceased individuals within Maui County. These individuals remain unclaimed and are currently under the custody of the respective agencies listed below.
Council approves $12 million for emergency storm response, while damage estimates top $16 million
The Maui County Council voted 8-0 this morning to approve a reduced $12 million emergency appropriation to fund ongoing repair efforts and rising overtime costs from what is now being called March Kona Low Storm No. 1.
Wailuku man taken into custody after police response to abuse report at Kīhei residence
On Monday, March 16, 2026, at approximately 8:24 a.m., officers with the Maui Police Department responded to a residence on Anapa Place in Kīhei for a reported Abuse of Family or Household Member type incident involving a 41-year-old Wailuku man.
As e-bikes grow in popularity, Maui County and state lawmakers try to curb dangerous riding
Measures would require helmets for underage riders and bar “exhibition riding” like wheelies and stunts.
Maui police alert public of recurring text scam
The Maui Police Department is alerting the public to a recurring scam circulating via text message that falsely claims recipients have unpaid traffic citations and appears to originate from the Hawaiʻi Department of Motor Vehicles.
FEMA approves $33.4 million to support recovery in Hawaiʻi, including funds for Maui wildfires and Kīlauea eruption
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently approved $33.4 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Hawaiʻi for Public Assistance projects, which includes debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement of public infrastructure damaged by recent disasters.
Haʻikū association sets first meeting of 2026
East Maui residents can review government spending plans and environmental threats when the Haʻikū Community Association hosts its first meeting of the year from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Haʻikū Community Center. Maui County Council Members Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins and Shane Sinenci are scheduled to attend. Uʻu-Hodgins holds the Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia residency area seat, and […]
Update/Located: Kahului woman reported missing by concerned family
Update: (8:57 p.m., Feb. 12, 2026) Davis was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.
Update/located: Wailuku woman reported missing by concerned acquaintance
The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Mary Jane Panaguiton, 51, of Wailuku.
SHOPO announces installation of new leadership
The State of Hawaiʻi Organization of Police Officers announced the installation of its new State Board of Directors following a December election.
Maui police launch impaired driving enforcement campaign over ‘Big Game’ weekend
The Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving over the ‘Big Game’ weekend. The enforcement effort begins Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 and continues throughout the weekend.
Update: Wailuku woman reported missing has been located in good health
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Edina Napreljac, 41, of Wailuku.
Investigation into illegal poaching on private ranch land in Haʻikū nets two arrests
Local ranchers reported repeated incidents of poachers unlawfully hunting deer and killing cattle at night on private property, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in livestock losses and raising significant public safety concerns.
Visitor pulled, unresponsive from waters at Mākena Landing, Maui
A visitor, who was pulled unresponsive from the water at Mākena Landing on Saturday morning, has died. The man has since been identified as Frank Archuleta Jr., 69, of Huntington Beach, California.
SUV crashes into Panda Express; no injuries reported
An elderly driver crashed a van into the Panda Express restaurant Tuesday in Kahului, but no one was injured, according to the Maui Police Department.
Update/Located: Maui police seek help in locating missing Kīhei woman
Kahue-Boynes was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.
Maui CSI Camp 2026 for high school juniors and seniors
Applications are being accepted for Maui Police Department’s CSI Camp 2026 – A Crime Scene Investigation Experience created for high school juniors and seniors.
