Crime Statistics

A Maui police officer suffered minor injuries on Wednesday while attempting to restrain a female suspect wanted on outstanding warrants.

Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 10 vehicle thefts and seven vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from June 13-19, 2021.

The percentage of burglary cases decreased 75 percent from the week before when four incidents were reported. Vehicle thefts decreased 29 percent from the week before when seven incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins decreased 36 percent from the week before when 14 incidents were reported.

Maui police are investigating an incident at Kanahā Beach Park in which a suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at an county parks enforcement officer Thursday evening.

The Maui Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division reminds the public to be aware of recent telephone scams.

The most recent reported ongoing scam is spoof callers claiming to be a representative of a federal law enforcement agency or local government, including the Maui County Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. The caller tells call recipients that there is a warrant or some other legal sanction pending against them.

The percentage of burglary cases decreased 20 percent from the week before when five incidents were reported. Vehicle thefts decreased 13 percent from the week before when eight incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins increased 56 percent from the week before when nine incidents were reported.

Police say that through investigation it was learned that an active Butane Honey Oil or BHO lab was in operation on the premises. BHO is described by police as a marijuana concentrate.

The percentage of burglary cases decreased 29 percent from the week before when seven incidents were reported. Vehicle thefts decreased 11 percent from the week before when nine incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins increased 29 percent from the week before when seven incidents were reported.

The percentage of burglary cases increased 40 percent from the week before when five incidents were reported. Vehicle thefts decreased 18 percent from the week before when 11 incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins decreased 12 percent from the week before when eight incidents were reported.

The percentage of burglary cases increased 150 percent from the week before when two incidents were also reported. Vehicle thefts decreased 21 percent from the week before when 14 incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins decreased 20 percent from the week before when 10 incidents were reported.

The Board of Land and Natural Resources fined 54-year-old Wayne Keaulana Spatz, of Hilo, $633,840 for pouring poison into Pāheʻeheʻe Stream in North Hilo resulting in the deaths of an estimated 6,250 Tahitian prawns. It’s the largest BLNR fine ever for an aquatic resource violation in the state.

An island resident was arrested on Friday on six counts of third degree arson on Lānaʻi.

Maui police responded to two burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 10 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from May 2-8, 2021.

The victim, a 42 year old man, formerly of Colorado, suffered a stab wound and other injuries. Police say he was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for medical treatment.

A visitor was arrested on Monday for alleged violation of rules and orders related to the state’s travel quarantine.

The percentage of burglary cases decreased 50 percent from the week before when six incidents were also reported. Vehicle thefts increased 200 percent from the week before when three incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins decreased 40 percent from the week before when five incidents were reported.

A Wailuku woman suffered fatal injuries in a single vehicle crash on Waiehu Beach Road early this morning. Police have since identified the woman as Jamescy Akahi, 37, and say she was a passenger in the vehicle.

A Molokaʻi man was arrested on Wednesday for alleged violation of rules and orders related to the state’s travel quarantine.

The percentage of burglary cases did not change from the week before when six incidents were also reported. Vehicle thefts decreased 62 percent from the week before when eight incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins decreased 17 percent from the week before when six incidents were reported.