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Thursday, May 01, 2008
‘There’s a cash register up in a tree over here.’

Mauka Gene Simpson

Friday, April 18

1 p.m., Twin Falls

He jumped from the highest waterfall into a pond way below. Now, he’s immobilized by intense back pains. Others call 911 for help. MFC, Air One helicopter, get involved in lift-out rescue.

12:30 p.m., Kahului Airport

Riders, he says, refused to pay taxi driver the $12 fare he said was due when they arrived. Instead, “They want him to circle and wait for them to come back outside.” He calls 911 doubting very much that they will actually do so. Squad car dispatched.

3:17 p.m., Moloka‘i

Caller to 911 says, “Don’t know why, but there’s a cash register up in a tree over here.” Cops go.

Saturday, April 19

12:25 p.m., Kahului

Cars crash on Dairy Road near Pakaula Street. One person injured, says 911. Police, medics.

2:05 p.m., Hana

Report says vehicle broken into at “Seven Sacred Pools.” Back window jimmied, duffle bag missing. Police go investigate.

Sunday, April 20

5 p.m., Ha‘iku

Informers tells 911 there’s a crowded cockfight and illegal betting going on just off Hana Highway. About 10 spotters with cell phones are reportedly keeping an eye out for cops. Police dispatched.

Monday, April 21

9:40 a.m., Pa‘ia

Vehicle fire on Holomua Road off Hana Highway. MFD Engine 2.

7 p.m., Kula

Motorcycle and rider said crashed way up Crater Road. MFD Engine 13 asked to help the remove bike from blocking the common roadway. No 911 words regarding riders condition.

8:33 p.m., Kanaha Park

Caller complains of harassment by “those people at the beach.” Squad car.

Tuesday, April 22

7:45 a.m., Pukalani

Hillside gas station complains that a construction truck banged their fence, then fled the scene. Cops given description and license plates.

8:10 a.m., Central Valley

Truck on Mokulele Highway left Central Maui Baseyard with uncovered load. Things flying out, callers complain to 911. Police alerted.

11:10 a.m., Makawao

Alarmed caller says heard four loud gunshots at Hawaiian Homes. Then, a Black Jeep Cherokee, male driver, sped past her home. Police go.

12:05 p.m., Waikapu

Multiple motor vehicles crash near Waiko Road. One elderly female said to be unconscious. Medics, police, fire.

4:25 p.m., Ha‘iku

Adult male almost sawed off two of his own fingertips—ring and middle fingers. “Not completely off but they appear shattered” quotes one caller. Emergency responders go.

6:52 p.m., Pukalani

“Code 1 (cars crash) blocking facing traffic,” at the intersection of Haleakala Highway and Old Haleakala bypass. Injuries, say callers. Emergency response from Makawao includes police, medics, fire. “Woman complaining of chest pains,” says first arriving police officer. “Front end damage,” says another. “Low impact collision”

8:34 p.m., Unknown

“Boiling water splashed on female,” says 911. No word how. “Skin peeling off.” Medics respond emergency from Makawao.

Wednesday, April 23

9 a.m., Wailea

Frantic teenage male reportedly using his skateboard to smash things. Squad car goes.

9:25 a.m., Kihei

Report of fire at small house that has a propane tank attached. Fire units extinguish it quickly.

9:52 a.m., Olowalu

Plume of smoke seen rising from distant, hilly gulch area. “Looks like half-mile mauka, up in the  in West Maui hills,” says one caller. Fire units head there, on spreading brush fire alert.

10:02 a.m., Ho‘okipa

“Vehicle just turned toward the shoreline, unrestrained child on drivers lap,” says 911. Advisory broadcast.

10:25 a.m., Makawao

Neighbors says, “Send help.” Only going by sounds, but believes abuse is going on next door. Police go.

11:15 a.m., Kahului

Woman calls 911 frantic that her “boyfriend is bleeding from the stomach.” “Don’t know if he stabbed himself or what,” says 911. Units go emergency. The guy involved tells them he was “sharpening his knife and it slipped.” Declines medics.

11:24 a.m., Wailuku

“Long-haired male inside library harassing and threatening various employees,” says 911. Squad car.

3 p.m., Out Kaho‘olawe way

Boat about 20 feet long said “taking on water” in mayday call to Coast Guard. Various Maui emergency services, including MFC Rescue 10, Air One helicopter, get ready to help, if possible.

4:14 p.m., Waiehu

Kindergarten-aged child said crying loudly “Daddy stop! Daddy stop,” says 911 caller. Police go.

Thursday, April 24

8:35 a.m., Olinda

Woman in white, blue and pink lava-lava will await police arrival out on the road, by the front gate. “Has a bump on her head,” says 911, allegedly caused by “domestic abuse” from the well-known homeowner.

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