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Five teen girls charged in alleged assault at Kalama School
Several teenage girls were charged with assault and kidnapping after allegedly holding a 13-year-old boy in a sound proof room at the Kalama Intermediate School campus in Makawao on Friday afternoon.
Tonnessen to retire next year after 13 years leading Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui
Paul Tonnessen has been putting the final touches on Healing Hearts, the largest annual fundraiser of the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui that will be held Friday night at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.
Maui Police Department introduces new apprehension K-9s
Trained to serve as critical, less-lethal tools for de-escalating dangerous encounters and safely apprehending suspects, the new K-9s will provide the department with an additional option for resolving high-risk incidents, such as locating armed or concealed individuals, reducing the need for lethal force, and minimizing potential harm to both officers and the public.
Update/Located: Public’s assistance sought for location of missing person
Randall Miller, 70, of Wailuku was located. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Maui Council files bill on police response to Hawai‘i Army National Guard alarms
The Maui County Council filed a bill Friday that would have authorized the mayor to enter into an interdepartmental agreement allowing the Maui Police Department to respond to alarms at Hawai‘i Army National Guard facilities.
Maui Police Department’s Joy Medeiros promoted to Assistant Chief
The Maui Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Joy Medeiros to the rank of Assistant Chief, scheduled to take effect on Oct. 10, 2025. She will take command of the Uniformed Services Bureau effective Oct. 16, 2025.
Update/located: Wailuku girl reported missing
Update: (6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025) Katie-May Cockett has been located and returned home. The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.
Maui Council approves MPD participation in Joint Terrorism Task Force with the FBI
Maui County Council members have given initial approval to Bill 92, which authorizes the mayor to enter into an agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Maui County to participate in a Joint Terrorism Task Force, Honolulu Division. Passed Friday, the measure advances to the full Council for second-and-final reading.
Petition calls for Holomua Road closure after 380-acre fire; houseless community says it’s not to blame
Maui County is moving closer to installing gates on the road, but residents and emergency officials aren’t sure it will deter people from starting fires.
Maui police launch internal investigation into social media comments
The Maui Police Department reports it is aware of an incident involving a department member who allegedly posted inappropriate comments on social media.
Update/located: Woman known to frequent Kahului and Kīhei reported missing
Duray was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Kīhei man reported missing by acquaintance after failing to return home on Sunday
The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of David Houghton, 57, of Kīhei.
Maui Child Safety Seat Inspection, Sept. 27
The Maui Police Department hosts a child safety seat inspection event within the Maui Marketplace parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ghost guns tough to regulate in Hawaiʻi, police and legislators agree after one used in fatal shooting of Maui officer
Maui police officer Suzanne O was killed in the line of duty by a suspect using a ghost gun, a weapon that is easy to acquire or make from parts acquired on the internet.
Update/located: Last seen leaving Kīhei residence in area of Waipahe Street
Martinez was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Update/located: Man known to frequent Kahului reported missing by family
Update: (9.2.25) Noss was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Procession and Memorial Service for Officer Suzanne O
The Maui Police Department, in partnership with the family of Officer Suzanne O, announces the procession and memorial service honoring her life and service on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
South Maui beach parking zones get Maui Council nod; first priority for residents
Maui County Council members unanimously gave initial approval Tuesday to a measure that would establish paid parking zones at South Maui beach parks, a move to give residents first priority access to some of the island’s most popular beaches.
40 years since tragic loss of Maile Gilbert and 20 years of the Maile Amber Alert System
Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 marked the 40th year since 6-year-old Maile Gilbert was abducted and murdered on Oʻahu—a tragedy that led to the creation of Hawaiʻi’s MAILE AMBER Alert system 20 years ago.
Memorial shirt and band released as fundraiser in honor of fallen Maui officer
The Relentless Defender apparel company has partnered with the Maui Police Department and fallen Officer Suzanne O’s loved ones to create a special pre-order fundraiser featuring a limited-edition memorial t-shirt and memorial band in her honor.
