Maui Police Department officer Brandon Saffeels is under investigation following a Hawaii News Now report that the cop abused his power. Texts and phone calls uncovered by reporter Lynn Kawano show that Saffeels contacted a woman just hours after arresting her for drunk driving. The communications, in which the officer offers to throw his testimony in the woman’s favor and … [Read more...] about MPD Officer Under Investigation for Abuse of Power
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Ha’iku Man Arrested for Farming: Charges involved illustrate the need for cannabis law reform
A 51-year-old Maui man was the target of Maui Police Department’s Crime Reduction Officers on Wednesday, May 29, after police officers executed a search warrant on a Ha‘iku residence and “recovered” 76 cannabis plants, over a gram of processed cannabis, and drug paraphernalia. Two juveniles were also found in the house, MPD reported. Harry Pahukoa III was arrested on charges … [Read more...] about Ha’iku Man Arrested for Farming: Charges involved illustrate the need for cannabis law reform
Buckle Up!
The nationwide “Click-It-Or-Ticket” campaign launched on Maui on May 13 and runs through June 2. Members of the Maui Police Department's Traffic Section, along with patrol officers, will be conducting the operation, which targets seatbelt violations. Officers will be assigned to enforce seatbelt laws for both drivers and passengers who are not buckling up on Maui's … [Read more...] about Buckle Up!
Maui Police Department Releases Statement Regarding Missing Person Amanda Eller
View the live-streamed footage of the MPD press conference at MauiTime's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mauitime/ For information, visit the Find Amanda Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaEllersMissing/ … [Read more...] about Maui Police Department Releases Statement Regarding Missing Person Amanda Eller
‘What I need now more than blame is help searching’: Amanda Eller’s boyfriend Ben Konkol passes polygraph
Visit the official info page for missing Maui woman Amanda Eller by clicking here or going to https://www.facebook.com/AmandaEllersMissing/ Video by Tommy Russo … [Read more...] about ‘What I need now more than blame is help searching’: Amanda Eller’s boyfriend Ben Konkol passes polygraph