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Molokai Murder Suspect Held on $170,000 Bail
Marlin L. Lavoie, 33, was charged at 11:50 a.m. on Friday, March 22, with second-degree murder, and was being held in lieu of $170,000 bail.
Wailea Hotel Worker Arrested in Theft Case
An employee from a hotel in Wailea was arrested on Monday on suspicion of theft after a couple visiting from Maryville, MI, reported more than $11,000 in jewelry and other goods missing from their bags after check-in, police said.
Colorado Man Fatally Injured in Fall from Waihou Trail
The death of a Colorado man is being classified as a miscellaneous accident after he reportedly fell 20-25 feet from the Waihou Spring Trail on Maui.
VIDEO: State’s First Crisis Intervention Team Launched on Maui
The CIT will handle incidents involving the mentally ill and those in crisis with care and expertise, ensuring that such individuals receive a response which is appropriate to the needs of the person involved.
Maui Police to Launch New Crisis Intervention Team
The Maui Police Department will launch a new Crisis Intervention Team Program this week, the first of its kind in the state, according to department officials.
Vehicle Crashes Into Sugar Cane Train
Maui police say the vehicle, a 2001 Honda sedan, was traveling East on Puukolii Road, when it failed to come to a stop at the train crossing.
Body of Fisherman Recovered from Maalaea
The body of a Maui fisherman was recovered from waters off Maalaea Harbor early this morning, after he failed to return from picking sea cucumbers the night before, authorities said.
Teen Arrested and Released in “Boom Box” Hoax on Mokuhau
A 16-year-old boy Wailuku was arrested and later released to his foster family yesterday, after his mom found a suspicious device labeled “Boom Box” in his room.
Maui Police Step Up Enforcement Against Red Light Violators
Beginning today, the Maui Police Department is stepping up enforcement against red-light violators by assessing fines of $ 97.00 to those that break the law. The campaign will continue for several weeks.
Death of Maui Child Prompts Murder Investigation
Maui police say the four-year-old child was brought to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for treatment by his father at around 10:57 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, after being found unresponsive within the shower of his home.
VIDEO: Langford Family Seeks Answers in Wake of Fatal Shooting
Today marked the one week anniversary of a fatal police-involved shooting in South Maui that claimed the life of Maui resident Marshall Langford. Family members said all they want is peace and to know that something will be done.
Hana Man Fatally Injured on Lanai Camping Trip
Maui police say the individual was camping with his friends in an area near Shark’s Bay by Sweetheart Rock on the south side of Lanai. The man was identified as 22-year-old Zachary Moloney of Hana.
MPD/Secret Service Arrest Kula Man for Impersonating an Officer
Members of the Maui Police Department joined forces with the US Secret Service in arresting a 53-year-old Kula man for the alleged false impersonation of a US officer. Abraham Kantzabedian was arrested on Tuesday, and…
BREAKING: Visitor Fatally Injured in Fall From E. Maui Waterfall
The female victim, identified as Susan E. Stephens, 46, of Missouri, suffered massive head injuries in a fall from a waterfall located about 2 miles from the Hana Highway in the area of the Bamboo Forrest Trail.
UPDATE: Identity of Pilot Confirmed in Fatal Molokai Tour Crash
County officials today confirmed the identity of the pilot involved in a fatal helicopter crash on Molokai as Nathan Cline, 30, of Kihei.
UPDATE: Crews Work to ID Molokai Helicopter Crash Victims
The victims of today’s tour helicopter crash on Molokai have been identified as three males (one of them the pilot) and two females.
Prescription Drug Take-Back, October 29
Proper disposal, authorities say, helps reduce the risk of prescription drugs being used inappropriately, and reduces the risk of the drugs entering a human water supply and potentially harming aquatic life.
UPDATE: Molokai Fire Burns 20 Acres / 911 Service Restored
Maui firefighters continue mop-up operations at two Molokai brushfires. For a brief period earlier this afternoon, 911 phone service on Molokai was interrupted because of fire damage to Hawaiian Tel equipment.
Maui Police Take Back Unused, Expired Meds
The Maui Police Department will collect unused or expired medication for safe and anonymous disposal.
Maui Police Department’s Operation Speed nets 683 Citations
The Operation Speed campaign conducted by enforcement officers with the Maui Police Department, netted 683 citations over a five-day period.
