#Murder Investigation

74-year-old Maui man charged with second-degree murder

A 74-year-old man from Haʻikū, Maui was arrested and formally charged with second-degree murder on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. The charges stem from an incident reported at 7:34 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, in which Central Dispatch received a report of a woman who had sustained an injury, possibly from a fall, at a Haʻikū residence.

Active police investigation underway into deadly incident in Waikapū

The Maui Police Department is currently conducting an active investigation into a deadly incident overnight that forced the closure of the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Waikapū for five hours.

Maui police launch second degree murder investigation following death of Lahaina man

Maui police have launched a second degree murder investigation into the death of a 53-year-old Lahaina man on Saturday in Kāʻanapali.

Maui police make additional arrest in ongoing murder investigation

An additional individual has been arrested in connection with an ongoing police investigation into the discovery of a body wrapped in plastic in a remote area of Kula earlier this month.

Molokaʻi man arrested on suspicion of second degree murder

A Molokaʻi man was placed under arrest on suspicion of second degree murder after authorities were called to his home and discovered the body of a lifeless female within the home.

Murder investigation launched into “suspicious” death in South Maui

Maui police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man found deceased at a beach volleyball court in Kīhei.

Maui police launch murder investigation into Haʻikū death

Maui police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a 54-year-old man, after officers were called to a Haʻikū home on Tuesday morning.

Capobianco Murder Trial: Details of Final Moments with Charli

Steven Capobianco recalls final moments with Charli Scott before she went missing back in February 2014.

Capobianco Murder Trial: Graphic Photos Detailed

The Maui murder trial for Steven Capobianco entered a fourth day on Friday with continued testimony from lead detective Wendell Loo, who described hair clumps, bone fragments and clothing allegedly belonging to the Charli Scott.

Attempted Murder investigation launched following Waiehu shooting on Maui

Posted by Wendy Osher Maui Police are investigating a shooting incident over the weekend that resulted in the hospitalization of a 30-year-old man for a gunshot wound to his thigh.  The incident was reported at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday when officers responded to multiple reports of shots being fired in Waiehu.  While en route to […]

Gun recovered from Maui shooting, driver identified

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 […]

Three teens and an officer injured following shooting near Honolua on Maui

Posted by Wendy Osher Police have launched an attempted murder investigation following a reported shooting in West Maui early this morning (Sunday, July 18, 2010). According to police reports, an officer responding to the incident was struck by the suspect vehicle and three teens were transported to the hospital for injuries. Officers initially responded to […]

Attempted murder investigation launched following Molokai knife attack

Maui Police have launched an attempted murder investigation following a reported knife attack on Saturday in the Kawela Barns area of Molokai.  The incident was reported at around 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010.  Responding officers found an adult female with multiple abrasions and lacerations to her face and forearms.  Police say the injuries were the […]