Civil Beat Data

2017-37: Used unprofessional language and conduct toward a superior officer. Raised his voice and used unprofessional language, which included profanity, implied threats of violence, and expressions of insubordination. (Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 3 days to 1 day.)

Disciplinary action: 1-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Insubordination Verbal abuse Unprofessional conduct

2016-57: Was verbally abusive and used coarse language and excessive profanity toward his wife. Threatened his wife and made unwanted phone calls and sent unwanted text messages.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Pending grievance

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Domestic violence Intimidation Criminal behavior Verbal abuse

2016-25: Approached the complainant in an aggressive manner. Yelled at the complainant to challenge the male to a fight. Continued to yell at the male while a lieutenant attempted to intervene.

Disciplinary action: 10-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Intimidation Abuse of power Insubordination Verbal abuse Unprofessional conduct

Incidents involving same officer: 2016-24

2016-24: Got into an altercation with a female motorist and told her to "pull over" while off duty and in plain clothes. Swore at the female and spoke to her in an unprofessional manner.

Disciplinary action: 3-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Intimidation Abuse of power Insubordination Verbal abuse Unprofessional conduct

Incidents involving same officer: 2016-25

2016-06: Swore at the complainant and her passengers in an aggressive and condescending manner. Was unprofessional and overbearing. Ordered the complainant's passengers to exit the vehicle and walk home.

Disciplinary action: 20-day suspension

Status:Arbitration

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:Yes

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Intimidation Criminal behavior Verbal abuse Unprofessional conduct

2015-16: Was unprofessional and discourteous toward another officer by repeatedly uttering inappropriate remarks, using derogatory language, and making a threatening gesture.

Disciplinary action: 3-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:No

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Verbal abuse Unprofessional conduct Cop on cop

2014-23: Was verbally abusive to a member of the public and exercised police authority while on restriction. Failed to respond to an administrative investigation.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: Yes

Prosecutors notified:No

Name: Moana Higa

Verbal abuse Unprofessional conduct

Incidents involving same officer: 2014-24 2014-25 2014-30 2014-37

2014-03: Assaulted a male. Was overbearing and verbally abusive toward members of the public. Was untruthful during the investigation.

Disciplinary action: 30-day suspension

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Assault Lying Criminal behavior Verbal abuse

2014-02: Assaulted a male. Was overbearing and verbally abusive toward members of the public. Was untruthful during the investigation.

Disciplinary action: Discharged

Status:Final

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:Yes

Name: Sharolyn Rodrigues Wong

Assault Lying Criminal behavior Verbal abuse

Incidents involving same officer: 2014-1

2013-13: The officer sent e-mails via the city e-mail system that contained negative and detrimental statements about a superior officer.

Disciplinary action: 5-day suspension

Status:N/A

Union Intervention: No

Prosecutors notified:N/A

             Name:
            
                            N/A

Insubordination Verbal abuse

Incidents involving same officer: N/A

Honolulu Police Misconduct

Disciplinary Actions, 2000 - 2023

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Honolulu Police Misconduct

2017-37: Used unprofessional language and conduct toward a superior officer. Raised his voice and used unprofessional language, which included profanity, implied threats of violence, and expressions of insubordination. (Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 3 days to 1 day.)

2016-57: Was verbally abusive and used coarse language and excessive profanity toward his wife. Threatened his wife and made unwanted phone calls and sent unwanted text messages.

2016-25: Approached the complainant in an aggressive manner. Yelled at the complainant to challenge the male to a fight. Continued to yell at the male while a lieutenant attempted to intervene.

2016-24: Got into an altercation with a female motorist and told her to "pull over" while off duty and in plain clothes. Swore at the female and spoke to her in an unprofessional manner.

2016-06: Swore at the complainant and her passengers in an aggressive and condescending manner. Was unprofessional and overbearing. Ordered the complainant's passengers to exit the vehicle and walk home.

2015-16: Was unprofessional and discourteous toward another officer by repeatedly uttering inappropriate remarks, using derogatory language, and making a threatening gesture.

2014-23: Was verbally abusive to a member of the public and exercised police authority while on restriction. Failed to respond to an administrative investigation.

2014-03: Assaulted a male. Was overbearing and verbally abusive toward members of the public. Was untruthful during the investigation.

2014-02: Assaulted a male. Was overbearing and verbally abusive toward members of the public. Was untruthful during the investigation.

2013-13: The officer sent e-mails via the city e-mail system that contained negative and detrimental statements about a superior officer.