#Chief John Pelletier

Maui police launch internal investigation after video surfaces of encounter with suspect

The Maui Police Department is aware of a video on social media that shows a department member who appears to use unjustified force on an alleged suspect being taken into custody, police said.

Police Chief Pelletier vows MPD will be ‘relentless in pursuit of justice’ for fallen Maui officer; suspect appears in court

The courtroom was overflowing with police officers who lined the halls just days after losing one of their own in the line of duty.

Maui police officer arrested on allegations of sex assault, placed on administrative leave

A veteran officer of the Maui Police Department was arrested for first degree sexual assault on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The 48-year-old Kahului man has been placed on administrative leave and his department-issued credentials and firearm have been temporarily removed pending the outcome of the investigation.

Chief Pelletier to Maui Police Commission: ‘We saved lives’

Chief John Pelletier told the Maui Police Commission the after-action report about the department’s response to the Maui wildfires will be a “dive into what went right, what went wrong and how can we improve. But it is also going to talk about some of the incredible acts that took place.”

Maui police union and Chief Pelletier have dueling press conferences over survey

New Maui Police Chief John Pelletier staunchly defended himself and his administration from the critical results of a survey taken by nearly 60% of his rank and file about low morale and staffing shortages.

Union survey of Maui police officers finds low morale and staffing crisis linked

A survey commissioned by the Maui Police Department union found the staffing crisis may get even worse in the near future due to low morale and low pay.