Crime Statistics

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.

Three men were arrested at Kahului Airport on Wednesday for alleged quarantine violations. Among those arrested were two California men and a man from Oʻahu.

A Maui woman was arrested on Monday for alleged violation of rules and orders related to travel quarantine.

Maui police responded to six burglaries, eight vehicle thefts and six vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from April 11-17, 2021.

The incidents involved: a Pennsylvania man who allegedly refused to wear a face mask; an Oʻahu man who did not have a negative pre-travel test or secured lodging in which to complete the state’s mandatory 10-day travel quarantine; and a California man with an outstanding warrant who is accused of violating the state’s rules and orders related to quarantine.

Police say Dylan Lecker-Agnew, 26, of Hāna, allegedly fled on foot at around 2:10 p.m., before being transported to the Maui Community Correctional Center.

An Oʻahu man is the latest individual to be arrested on Maui for alleged violation of rules and orders related to travel quarantine.

A Kentucky man is the latest individual to be arrested on Maui for alleged violation of rules and orders related to travel quarantine.

A Florida man is the latest individual to be arrested on Maui for alleged violation of rules and orders related to travel quarantine.

The citations included: 177 for use of a mobile electronic device while driving; 173 seatbelt violations; 1 child restraint violation; four citations for pickup truck restrictions; 38 moving violations; and 28 citations for other violations.