Crime Statistics
MPD’s Operation Speed Jam Enforcement Nets 440 Speed Related Citations
The Maui Police Department issued 554 citations last week during the Operation Speed Jam enforcement effort. The campaign, which began on Nov. 8, 2021, netted 354 citations for speeding, 10 excessive speeding violations, and 76 citations for speeding in a school zone.
Maui Crime Oct. 31 – Nov. 6, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
The percentage of burglary cases decreased 30% from the week before when 10 incidents were reported. Vehicle thefts increased 100% from the week before when five incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins increased 129% from the week before when seven incidents were reported.
Adoptive Parents Arrested for Murder in Disappearance of Isabella “Ariel” Kalua
“Based on the investigation conducted by the Homicide Detail, we believe that Ariel was murdered sometime in the middle of August 2021 by her adoptive parents Lehua and Isaac Kalua. It’s worth noting this time element is a full month before Ariel was reported to police as a missing person. The cause of Ariel’s death is still under investigation… “
Maui Crime to Oct. 24-30, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, five vehicle thefts and seven vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Oct. 24 to 30, 2021.
Former Maui Officer Saffeels Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Public Corruption
Former Maui Police officer, Brandon Charles Saffeels, 36, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for public corruption in the form of honest services wire fraud.
Kīhei Man Arrested After Allegedly Attempting to Break into Apartment
A Kīhei man was arrested and charged with first degree assault on a police officer after he was confronted for allegedly attempting to break into an apartment. Police have since identified the suspect as 51-year-old Scott Johnson of Kīhei.
Maui Crime to Oct. 10-16, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to seven burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts and 14 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Oct. 10 to 16, 2021.
Police Investigate Burglary at Eddie Tam Complex Parks Division Facility in Makawao
The Maui Police Department is requesting assistance from the public regarding an ongoing burglary investigation. Between Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at around 9 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at 6 a.m., an unknown person(s) broke into the secured area of the County of Maui Parks Division at the Eddie Tam Complex in Makawao and stole multiple items from within.
Maui Crime to Oct. 3-9, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to seven burglaries, 13 vehicle thefts and eight vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Oct. 3 to 9, 2021.
Maui Crime Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to six burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 18 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2021.
Galvanized Dump Trailer Valued at $15,700 Stolen from Mahi Pono Farm Lands
Maui Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help with information on a stolen galvanized dump trailer valued at about $15,700 that was taken from Mahi Pono Farm lands on or around Sept. 18, 2021.
Maui Crime Sept. 19-25, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to six burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 16 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Sept. 19 to 25, 2021.
Maui Man Arrested After String of Reckless Driving Incidents Including Hit-and-Run
Maui police arrested a Wailuku man on Saturday after a string of reckless driving reports across the island on Saturday morning that included allegations of driving into oncoming traffic in Lahaina, a hit-and-run accident in Wailuku that injured a Waikapū man, and colliding with a parked car in Mākena.
Maui Crime Sept. 12-18, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to seven burglaries, 12 vehicle thefts and 18 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Sept. 12 to 18, 2021.
Maui Crime Sept. 5 – Sept. 11, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 12 vehicle thefts and five vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Sept. 5 to 11, 2021.
Maui Crime Aug. 29 – Sept. 4, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to two burglaries, three vehicle thefts and seven vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Aug. 29 – Sept. 4, 2021.
Elderly Puna Woman Succumbs to Dog Attack Injuries
The 85-year-old Puna woman who was attacked by multiple dogs on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Kea’au, succumbed to her injuries on Sunday, Sept. 5, Hawaiʻi Island police report.
Maui Crime Aug. 22-28, 2021: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to two burglaries, nine vehicle thefts and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Aug. 22-28, 2021.
Three Teens Arrested After Gunshots Heard From Overgrown Grass at Maui Lani
A police investigation revealed that one of the 15-year-olds was in possession of a modified handgun that discharges blank rounds and narcotics. Further investigation revealed the presence of a second modified gun that was left at the scene, which investigators were able to recover.
Man Arrested in Attempted Purse Snatching Incident in South Maui
A Kīhei man was arrested in an attempted purse snatching incident on the sidewalk fronting the Kīhei McDonald’s on Monday night.
