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Missing Person (Update)UPDATE:Mr. Townsend was located and found to be in good health.  The Maui Police Department thank...
09/12/2026

Missing Person (Update)

UPDATE:

Mr. Townsend was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.

ORIGINAL:

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Mr. Colin Townsend (31) of Kahului.

Mr. Townsend was reported missing by a concerned family member on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after not hearing from him since October 2025. Mr. Townsend is known to frequent the Kahului area, with an acquaintance reportedly last seeing him around the end of last month near Pulehu Road and Hookele Street in Kahului.

Mr. Townsend does not have a vehicle or cell phone.

Mr. Townsend is described as being Caucasian, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last wearing.

If you know the whereabouts of Mr. Townsend, please contact the Maui Police Department’s non-emergency number at 808-244-6400; if it is an emergency, dial 911 and refer to MPD report number 26-023203.

MMEU ProgramMondays, 9 am – 12 pmKalama Park, KiheiThe MMEU (Mobile Medical Educational Unit) Program assists Maui’s hou...
09/12/2026

MMEU Program

Mondays, 9 am – 12 pm
Kalama Park, Kihei

The MMEU (Mobile Medical Educational Unit) Program assists Maui’s houseless community with needed services:

Food Stamps
Non-critical wound care
Health check-ups
Mental health counseling
Wellness assessments
Financial services
Animal care/check-ups

Community Partners:

Aloha House
Department of Education “Homeless Outreach for Unsheltered Youth”
Goodwill Hawaii
Imua Family Services
Maui Aids Foundation
Maui Humane Society
Maui Police Department
Private Practitioners

Happy Aloha FridayAs we head into the weekend, the Maui Police Department kindly asks for your kōkua in keeping our road...
09/11/2026

Happy Aloha Friday

As we head into the weekend, the Maui Police Department kindly asks for your kōkua in keeping our roadways safe.

Please remember to:

Be patient and courteous behind the wheel
Buckle up—seat belts save lives
Keep your eyes on the road, not your phone
Obey posted speed limits
Designate a sober driver if you’re celebrating

If you see an impaired driver, please call 9-1-1 for incidents in progress or just occurred; for past occurrences, call (808) 244-6400.

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage and sacrifice of the first re...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who stepped forward to help others in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives forever changed, the families who continue to carry their loss, and the extraordinary acts of courage, compassion, and selflessness that emerged from one of our nation’s darkest days.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTThe Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing arson investigation...
09/11/2026

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUEST

The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing arson investigation.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at approximately 3:10 a.m., police responded to a report of four trash cans on fire at the Honokowai Marketplace. Upon arrival, officers discovered two trash cans ablaze in front of a supermarket, a third near the loading dock, and a fourth on the north side of the shopping center in front of a restaurant.

Video surveillance captured an individual setting the trash cans on fire before fleeing south on foot.

At approximately 5:05 a.m., police received a report of smoke and flames at a condominium located at 2661 Kekaa Drive. Upon arrival, officers located several plastic recycling bins on fire.

If you recognize this individual or have information regarding these incidents, please contact Detective Jonathan Kaneshiro at (808) 270-4355.

Missing PersonThe Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Mr....
09/10/2026

Missing Person

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Mr. Colin Townsend (31) of Kahului.

Mr. Townsend was reported missing by a concerned family member on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after not hearing from him since October 2025. Mr. Townsend is known to frequent the Kahului area, with an acquaintance reportedly last seeing him around the end of last month near Pulehu Road and Hookele Street in Kahului.

Mr. Townsend does not have a vehicle or cell phone.

Mr. Townsend is described as being Caucasian, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last wearing.

If you know the whereabouts of Mr. Townsend, please contact the Maui Police Department’s non-emergency number at 808-244-6400; if it is an emergency, dial 911 and refer to MPD report number 26-023203.

Missing  Person (Update)UPDATE:Ms. Varrichione was located.  The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assi...
09/10/2026

Missing Person (Update)

UPDATE:

Ms. Varrichione was located. The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.

ORIGINAL:

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Andrea Varrichione (55) of Haiku.

Ms. Varrichione was reported missing by a concerned family member on Monday, July 6, 2026, after she was last seen at her Haiku residence on the morning of Saturday, June 6, 2026. She does not have a vehicle or a cell phone.

Ms. Varrichione is described as being Hawaiian, 5 feet 4 inches tall, and weighing approximately 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was last wearing.

If you know the whereabouts of Ms. Varrichione, please contact the Maui Police Department’s non-emergency number at 808-244-6400; if it is an emergency, dial 911 and refer to MPD report number 26-017473.

Missing Person (Update)UPDATE:Ms. Mohr was located.  The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.O...
09/10/2026

Missing Person (Update)

UPDATE:

Ms. Mohr was located. The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.

ORIGINAL:

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Nina Sofia Mohr (45) of Texas.

Ms. Mohr was reported missing by a concerned family member on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Ms. Mohr was last seen on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her friend’s Haiku residence at approximately 7:00 p.m. Her friend contacted Ms. Mohr’s family after discovering she was not at the residence, and her cell phone was left behind. Ms. Mohr does not have a vehicle.

Ms. Mohr is described as Caucasian-Hispanic, 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 150-160 pounds. She has brown hair, usually worn in a bun, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt or tank top with “MAUI” on it, with tan/brown colored shorts. She is not currently wearing eyeglasses.

If you know the whereabouts of Ms. Mohr, please contact the Maui Police Department’s non-emergency number at 808-244-6400; if it is an emergency, dial 911 and refer to MPD report number 26-018656.

September is National Su***de Prevention MonthSeptember is a time to remind ourselves that hope, help, and healing are a...
09/09/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month

September is a time to remind ourselves that hope, help, and healing are always within reach. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 or call 911 in an emergency.

Hawai‘i CARES 988 provides free, confidential, 24/7 call, text, and chat support for those experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health challenges, substance use, or other emotional distress. Family and friends are also encouraged to reach out if they are concerned about a loved one.

Learn more at hicares.hawaii.gov.

Start the conversation. Talking openly about su***de reduces stigma and helps people ask for help.

***dePrevention

Join MPD for Workout Wednesday!Are you preparing to apply as a police officer with the Maui Police Department and are un...
09/08/2026

Join MPD for Workout Wednesday!

Are you preparing to apply as a police officer with the Maui Police Department and are unsure what to expect from the Physical Agility Test?

Join us for Workout Wednesday, where we provide:

• Workout Training
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Guidance to pass the Physical Agility Test

For more information, visit mauipolice.com or call us at 808-830-0342 or 808-757-6372.

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