To address Distracted Driving which occurs daily on Maui County roadways and reduce avoidable crashes as well as driving fatalities. The Maui Police Department Traffic Division will be out enforcing our zero tolerance response to distracted driving (cell phone usage). The public can expect saturation patrols where there is a noticeable increase in traffic enforcement to address … [Read more...] about U Text U Pay- National Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign
Law Enforcement
Colorado woman arrested for Assault in the Second Degree and Resisting Arrest
On September 11, 2020 at about 5:07 a.m., Tara Trunfio (24), from Colorado, was arrested for Assault in the Second Degree and Resisting Arrest. Investigation reveals that on September 11, 2020 at about 3:46 a.m., Hana Patrol officers were assigned to the 4590 Hana Highway, regarding a female with a stab wound. It was alleged that Trunfio had earlier stabbed the victim while … [Read more...] about Colorado woman arrested for Assault in the Second Degree and Resisting Arrest
LABOR DAY- Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
Please Celebrate Safely This Labor Day Holiday Think Before You Drink! The Labor Day holiday weekend is one of the deadliest times of the year in terms of impaired driving fatalities. The Maui Police Department- Traffic Division will be out enforcing our zero tolerance response to impaired driving. The public can expect saturation patrols where there is a noticeable … [Read more...] about LABOR DAY- Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
Maui Visitors from Chicago Violate Quarantine and Get Arrested
On August 17, 2020 at about 7:17 p.m., Michelle Cardenas (28) and Charlet Dupar (36), both from Chicago, were arrested for two counts of Rules and Orders, related to violating the mandatory 14-day quarantine set forth by the Emergency Proclamations by Governor David Ige and Mayor Michael Victorino. Several messages were received at [email protected] reporting … [Read more...] about Maui Visitors from Chicago Violate Quarantine and Get Arrested
ACLU Calls for Homeless Sweeps to Stop while MPD Clears out Kahului Camp [Video]
While the American Civil Liberties Union calls for homeless sweeps to stop as Maui Police Department and Maui County Administration continue to make major sweeps to the houseless community, this time in Central Maui. ACLU states that these sweeps are cruel, and unconstitutional according to the 9th circuit court, not to mention the CDC has stated shelter in place is the safest … [Read more...] about ACLU Calls for Homeless Sweeps to Stop while MPD Clears out Kahului Camp [Video]