Civil Beat Data

2015-22: Was involved in a verbal argument with his girlfriend which turned physical when he pushed her. Was involved in an argument with a taxi driver. Entered the taxi and threw out property belonging to the driver. Damaged the taxi door. (Pursuant to grievance process, suspension reduced from 10 days to 5 days.)

Disciplinary action: 5-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Domestic violence Criminal behavior Property damange

2015-32: Committed criminal acts of a sexual nature against the victim.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Arbitration

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Nicholas Masagatani

Criminal behavior is_sexual_harassment

2015-38: Shoved and grabbed his girlfriend and tried to restrict her breathing. Took her cell phone and wallet. Damaged a vehicle window. Slashed the tires of another vehicle. Was untruthful during the administrative investigation and was found to be malingering.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Danson Cappo

Assault Domestic violence Lying Criminal behavior Property damange

2015-41: Challenged an individual to a fight and assaulted him by throwing him to the ground. Was discourteous and used profanity. Failed to properly report the incident and failed to submit a Use of Force form. Failed to check on the individual's injuries or provide him with emergency services. (Pursuant to grievance process, dicharge reduced to a 30-day suspension.)

Disciplinary action: 30-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Siave Seti

Assault Intimidation Criminal behavior Unprofessional conduct Public endangerment Administrative

2015-42: Used unreasonable force by striking the suspect multiple times with his baton, causing serious bodily injury.

Disciplinary action: 3-day suspension

Status:Arbitration

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Ming Wang

Assault Criminal behavior Violence against suspects/prisoners

2015-43: Filed false information to obtain a vehicle tax exemption and was untruthful during the administrative investigation.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Sonja Kaina

Lying Falsification of records Criminal behavior

Incidents involving same officer: 2015-36 2015-56

2015-44: Performed personal business while on duty.

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Other

2015-48: Got into a verbal argument and physical altercation with another officer at a residence. (Pursuant to grievance process, suspension reduced from 10 days to 6 days.)

Disciplinary action: 6-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Assault Domestic violence Criminal behavior Cop on cop

Incidents involving same officer: 2015-49

2015-49: Got into a verbal argument and physical altercation with another officer. (Pursuant to grievance process, suspension reduced from 10 days to 6 days.)

Disciplinary action: 6-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Assault Domestic violence Criminal behavior Cop on cop

Incidents involving same officer: 2015-48

2015-54: Yelled and swore at his girlfriend. While intoxicated, failed to leave a restaurant when asked to do so. Was observed on video engaged in physical altercations with his girlfriend.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Arbitration

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Darren Cachola

Assault Domestic violence Alcohol Criminal behavior

Honolulu Police Misconduct

Disciplinary Actions, 2000 - 2025

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2015-32: Committed criminal acts of a sexual nature against the victim.

2015-38: Shoved and grabbed his girlfriend and tried to restrict her breathing. Took her cell phone and wallet. Damaged a vehicle window. Slashed the tires of another vehicle. Was untruthful during the administrative investigation and was found to be malingering.

2015-42: Used unreasonable force by striking the suspect multiple times with his baton, causing serious bodily injury.

2015-43: Filed false information to obtain a vehicle tax exemption and was untruthful during the administrative investigation.

2015-44: Performed personal business while on duty.

2015-48: Got into a verbal argument and physical altercation with another officer at a residence. (Pursuant to grievance process, suspension reduced from 10 days to 6 days.)

2015-49: Got into a verbal argument and physical altercation with another officer. (Pursuant to grievance process, suspension reduced from 10 days to 6 days.)

2015-54: Yelled and swore at his girlfriend. While intoxicated, failed to leave a restaurant when asked to do so. Was observed on video engaged in physical altercations with his girlfriend.