Door-Kicking Trend Hits Maui Lani Neighborhoods

Oct 28, 2026

A door-kicking prank that started on the mainland years ago has now spread to Maui, and residents say it's gotten expensive and scary, not just annoying.

  • Teenagers appear on home security video kicking random doors late at night in Maui Lani, a trend that's been going on since June.
  • One homeowner spent nearly $14,000 repairing damage and adding security, and says other neighbors report even worse damage to their homes.
  • Residents say it's unsettling to hear violent pounding on the door in the middle of the night without knowing who's outside or what they want.
  • Multiple police reports have been filed, and victims are asking neighbors to help identify the culprits rather than confront them directly.
  • Separately, a domestic abuse suspect was arrested after a two-hour standoff and is now being held without bail.

Outlook: Police are asking anyone with information on the door-kicking suspects to come forward, and the pattern is expected to keep spreading to other neighborhoods unless it's stopped.

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