Maui Police Chief John Pelletier, who ordered the containment of victims during the Lahaina fire, has now been identified as a co-defendant in the ongoing lawsuit against Sean “P-Diddy” Combs.
abc — A former officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is facing new allegations in a sexual assault lawsuit involving the music mogul.
Pelletier, who served over 20 years with Metro, currently leads the Maui Police Department in Hawaii. He is among several defendants named in a lawsuit filed last Friday in California. The mayor of Maui has called for the police chief to be placed on administrative leave, yet as of Tuesday, he remains in his position.
In 2017, as a high-ranking captain with the Las Vegas Police, Pelletier was present during the Mandalay Bay mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history.
In 2021, he took on the role of Maui Police Chief despite his controversial past in Vegas. The Lahaina fire occurred under his leadership, during which exits were blocked, evacuations were hindered, and numerous children went missing, but he has remained largely silent on these issues.
Now, in 2025, he faces serious allegations tied to Diddy, including cover-ups related to sexual assault and kidnapping.
It’s concerning to see how the actions and decisions of John Pelletier have brought him into the spotlight for such serious allegations over the years. From his tenure during the tragic events in Las Vegas to his handling of the Lahaina fire, there are many questions surrounding his leadership. The latest developments involving the Diddy case only add to the scrutiny he’s facing. If the allegations are true, it’s imperative that accountability is upheld, not just for the victims involved but also for the integrity of law enforcement. Public safety and transparency should always be a priority. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds and whether there will be further calls for accountability from the community and officials in Maui.