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Daughter of Missing Maui woman testifies in murder trial against Bernard Brown

Alexis Felicilda, Monsalve’s daughter, described the process she went through in reporting her mom missing. Monsalve’s close friends Heather James and Matthew Wilkins discussed how they traveled from the mainland to conduct exhaustive searches, which they say Brown did not attend. And coworker, Stacie Williams, offered to help Monsalve when she broke up with Brown by giving her a place to stay.

Officer testifies in Bernard Brown murder trial: “He had scratch marks from his inner biceps to forearms.”

An officer with the Maui Police Department said Bernard Brown had “scratch marks from his inner biceps to his forearms.” It was an observation that Detective Michael Vaituulala made when he responded to a harassment complaint made by Brown in the days following Moreira “Mo” Monsalve’s disappearance in January of 2014.

Bernard Brown said “I swear she was fine,” in police interview played for jury in murder trial

On Tuesday, the jury listened to an interview a Maui police detective conducted with Brown following Monsalve’s disappearance in which Brown denied any involvement. In the interview he was recorded saying, “I swear she was fine… I did not hurt her.” He also said, “I hope you find her,” and suggested that perhaps she was out “partying.”

Suspect apprehended in weekend break-in at Hi-Tech Surf Sports in Kīhei

Maui police apprehended a suspect during an early morning burglary of the Hi-Tech Surf Sports store in Kīhei over the weekend.

Owners of animatronic dinosaurs on Maui seek help to recover costs of stolen trailer

With a busy summer of events behind them owners are now looking at a schedule of parties and events they don’t have the ability to attend without the trailer. Owners say the piece of equipment is key to their company operations.

Family of Maui shooting victim offering $10K reward

The family of a man who was shot while driving on the Maui Veterans Highway in Kīhei last month, is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

Haʻikū murder suspect remains in police custody; victim identified

Maui police have since identified the suspect as Mike Pharisien, 51, of Haʻikū. He was being held on unrelated charges, according to an earlier press release. Maui police have also identified the victim of the suspected murder as 54-year-old Steven Holm, also of Haʻikū.

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.

Man arrested for drugs and firearms charges following search of Kahului home

Maui police arrested a Kahului man on drug and firearm offenses after executing search warrants at a home on Tuesday.

Maui Crime June 19 – 25, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts

Maui police responded to eight burglaries, 15 vehicle thefts and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from June 19 to 25, 2022.

Maui Crime June 12 – 18, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts

Maui police responded to five burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from June 12 to 18, 2022.

Man suffers gunshot wound while driving on Maui Veterans Highway

A 66-year-old man is in critical but stable condition, after suffering a gunshot wound while driving on the Maui Veterans Highway on Wednesday night, police said.

Police investigation update: Male driver on Maui Veterans Highway sustains apparent gunshot wound

Maui police tell Maui Now that a male driver on Maui Veterans Highway sustained an apparent gunshot injury.  The investigation is still ongoing.

Maui Crime June 5 – 11, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts

Maui police responded to 12 burglaries, 17 vehicle thefts and 17 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from June 5 to 11, 2022.

Maui police seek information on assault in Kihei that left victim unconscious

Maui police are seeking public information on an assault reported in Kīhei early Saturday morning that left a man unconscious.

Maui Crime May 29 – June 4, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts

Maui police responded to 13 burglaries, 21 vehicle thefts and 28 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from May 29 to June 4, 2022.

Arrests made on Maui and Oʻahu for “elaborate drug trafficking and illegal gambling operation”

More than 50 special agents from the FBI and Maui Police Department arrested three individuals in Maui and Honolulu counties on Friday for their alleged roles in an elaborate drug trafficking and illegal gambling operation.

Former Honolulu Police Officer indicted for alleged child sex trafficking

A former Honolulu Police officer was arrested and indicted for alleged child sex trafficking and other offenses on Thursday.

Maui police administer Narcan to revive teen in response to possible opioid overdose

Maui police administered a single dose of Narcan to a teen, successfully reviving the individual during response to a possible opioid overdose incident on Saturday.

Man injured by accidental discharge of firearm at Kula home

A 28-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his thigh after a firearm accidentally discharged while it was being cleaned, police said.
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