Civil Beat Data

2021-013: Was untruthful when he intentionally gave false statements to individuals within and outside of the Honolulu Police Department regarding his exposure to COVID-19. *Officer retired prior to discharge.

Disciplinary action: *Discharged-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Thomas Deponte

Lying

2021-021: Made numerous and misleading statements which criticized orders given by various supervisory personnel and criticized the handling of personnel complaints.

Disciplinary action: 1 day-day suspension

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Mark Kutsy

Lying Abuse of power

2021-04-01: Conspired to have another officer submit false report. Lied, falsified report. Tampered with government record.

Disciplinary action: 20-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Jonathan Thorpe

Lying Falsification of records Abuse of power Criminal behavior

2021-21: Made numerous and misleading statements which criticized orders by by various supervisory personnel

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Mark Kutsy

Lying Unprofessional conduct

Incidents involving same officer: 2023-21

2020-3: Committed and was found guilty of criminal felony offenses involving Conspiracy and Attempt to Obstruct an Official Proceeding with the former Chief of Police. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Conspiracy Attempt to Obstruct an Official Proceeding (Prosecutors not notified because FBI handled the investigation.)

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Derek Hahn

Lying Abuse of power Criminal behavior Criminal conviction

2020-4: Committed a federal criminal offense and was found guilty. Failed to participate with an administrative investigation. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Conspiracy Attempt to Obstruct an Official Proceeding (Prosecutors not notified because FBI handled the investigation.)

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Minh-Hung Nguyen

Lying Abuse of power Insubordination Criminal behavior Criminal conviction

2020-5: Committed and pled guilty to a federal criminal offense. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Conspiracy (Prosecutors not notified because FBI handled the investigation.) (Officer retired prior to discharge)

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Niall Silva

Lying Abuse of power Criminal behavior Criminal conviction

2020-6: Failed to report additional income upon filing State of Hawaii taxes. Pled guilty to criminal offenses related to the false filing. Criminal Conduct Initiated: False and Fraudulent Statements Aiding and Abetting (Prosecutors not notified because the State Attorney General handled the investigation) (Officer retired prior to discharge)

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Eric Yiu

Lying Falsification of records Criminal behavior Criminal conviction

Incidents involving same officer: 2020-7

2020-15: Submitted falsified information on documentation for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an intoxicant roadblocks. Failed to properly supervise personnel and ensure that related documentation was submitted with accurate information. Criminal Conduct Initiated:Tampering with a Government Record(Officer retired prior to discharge.)

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: John Bennett

Lying Falsification of records Criminal behavior is_failure_supervise

2020-16: Submitted falsified information on documentation for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an intoxicant roadblocks. Failed to properly supervise personnel and ensure that related documentation was submitted with accurate information. Criminal Conduct Initiated:Tampering with a Government Record(Pursuant to the grievance process, discharge was reduced to 20 days suspension.)

Disciplinary action: 20-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Robert Natividad

Lying Falsification of records Criminal behavior is_failure_supervise

Honolulu Police Misconduct

Disciplinary Actions, 2000 - 2023

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Honolulu Police Misconduct

2021-013: Was untruthful when he intentionally gave false statements to individuals within and outside of the Honolulu Police Department regarding his exposure to COVID-19. *Officer retired prior to discharge.

2021-021: Made numerous and misleading statements which criticized orders given by various supervisory personnel and criticized the handling of personnel complaints.

2021-04-01: Conspired to have another officer submit false report. Lied, falsified report. Tampered with government record.

2021-21: Made numerous and misleading statements which criticized orders by by various supervisory personnel

2020-4: Committed a federal criminal offense and was found guilty. Failed to participate with an administrative investigation. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Conspiracy Attempt to Obstruct an Official Proceeding (Prosecutors not notified because FBI handled the investigation.)

2020-5: Committed and pled guilty to a federal criminal offense. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Conspiracy (Prosecutors not notified because FBI handled the investigation.) (Officer retired prior to discharge)