Civil Beat Data

2022-016: Failed to report and/or document an incident truthfully after witnessing and/or becoming aware of an officer pushing an arrestee head first into a shelving unit and/or striking the arrestee in the face. Was untruthful and/or falsified his police report when he wrote a false statement regarding how the arrestee sustained injuries. Failed to intervene and/or take appropriate action during the entire incident due to being partial to the officer.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Matthew Ogoshi

Falsification of records Unprofessional conduct

2022-019: On multiple occasions manipulated the special duty system by using another officer‚Äôs account and credentials without authorization to bid for, secure, and cancel numerous special duty jobs. Worked and received compensation for special duty jobs that were awarded to another officer. Was untruthful when he accessed another officer‚Äôs special duty account and entered false information about the disposition of the awarded special duty jobs. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Unauthorized Computer Access in the First Degree *Officer retired prior to discharge.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Gary Hunter

Lying Falsification of records Insubordination

2022-020: Left his post without being properly relieved. Failed to obtain proper approval to work an additional overtime assignment. Failed to accurately document the amount of hours worked on an overtime assignment. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Theft in the Fourth Degree

Disciplinary action: No-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Alexander Sanga

Falsification of records Insubordination Administrative

Incidents involving same officer: 22-021

2022-07-01: Assault in the Second Degree.Used excessive and/or unreasonable force on detainee. Caused bodily injury.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Thomas-John Kaanana

Assault DUI Falsification of records Abuse of power Criminal behavior Violence against suspects/prisoners Other

2022-15: Assault in the Second Degree. Used excessive/unreasonable force of arrestee.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Corey Morgan

Assault Lying Falsification of records Abuse of power Criminal behavior Verbal abuse Unprofessional conduct Public endangerment

2022-16: Failed to report or document incident of assault on arrestee. Falsified police report. Failed to intervene.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Discharged

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Matthew Ogoshi

Lying Falsification of records Abuse of power Other

2021-003: Knowingly falsified his submitted police reports. Failed toprepare and/or submit a property receipt for the items heaccepted as found property. Failed to activate his body-worncamera, failed to document the omission and failed toimmediately notify his supervisor. Revealed his confidentialdepartmental password to another officer.Criminal Conduct Initiated:Tampering With a Government Record*Pursuant to the grievance process, discharge reduced to20-day suspension.

Disciplinary action: 20-day suspension-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Tyler Kerch

Lying Falsification of records Administrative is_failure_activate_bwc Other

2021-004: Conspired to have another officer submit a falsified police report in an attempt to have an item released to an individual who was not the finder/reporting person. Was untruthful to Honolulu Police Department personnel and knowingly falsified his police report. Attempted to log into another officer's departmental account. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Tampering With a Government Record

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Arbitration

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Jonathan Thorpe

Lying Falsification of records Insubordination Administrative

2021-019: Swore multiple times at the complainant and his passenger.Failed to activate his body-worn camera, failed to document theomission, and failed to immediately notify his supervisor. Suspension reduced from 3 days to 1 day.

Disciplinary action: 1 day-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Scott Valdez

Falsification of records Unprofessional conduct is_failure_activate_bwc Other

2021-02-01: Operated vehicle in unsafe manner. Failed to activate body camera. Made false statements.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Gilbert Lana'i

Falsification of records Criminal behavior Public endangerment Other

Honolulu Police Misconduct

Disciplinary Actions, 2000 - 2023

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Honolulu Police Misconduct

2022-020: Left his post without being properly relieved. Failed to obtain proper approval to work an additional overtime assignment. Failed to accurately document the amount of hours worked on an overtime assignment. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Theft in the Fourth Degree

2022-07-01: Assault in the Second Degree.Used excessive and/or unreasonable force on detainee. Caused bodily injury.

2022-15: Assault in the Second Degree. Used excessive/unreasonable force of arrestee.

2022-16: Failed to report or document incident of assault on arrestee. Falsified police report. Failed to intervene.

2021-019: Swore multiple times at the complainant and his passenger.Failed to activate his body-worn camera, failed to document theomission, and failed to immediately notify his supervisor. Suspension reduced from 3 days to 1 day.

2021-02-01: Operated vehicle in unsafe manner. Failed to activate body camera. Made false statements.