Internal Investigation

News Release from Maui PD, Sept 11, 2025 (Edits in parenthesis to induce accuracy)

The Maui Police Department is aware of an incident involving a department member who posted inappropriate comments on social media.

“We take this matter extremely seriously. We hold our employees to the highest standards of the policing profession, and when actions fall short of those standards, they are addressed immediately,” said Chief John Pelletier.

The employee has been assigned to administrative duties while an internal investigation is conducted (until this blows over).

The comments made are not representative of the beliefs, values, or standards of the Maui Police Department. Our department remains committed to upholding the highest level of professionalism and maintaining the trust of the community we serve.

As this is an ongoing personnel matter, no further details are available at this time.

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MPD officer sidelined after post applauding Charlie Kirk’s death

SA: … The Maui Police Department placed a police officer on administrative duties and opened an internal investigation after he allegedly celebrated the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk on social media.

The Maui officer allegedly posted, “Charlie Kirk’s demise takes us one step closer to healing this country,” the Honolulu Star-Advertiser has learned.

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said in a statement, “We take this matter extremely seriously. We hold our employees to the highest standards of the policing profession, and when actions fall short of those standards, they are addressed immediately.” …

read … MPD officer sidelined after post applauding Charlie Kirk’s death | Honolulu Star-Advertiser