Officer charged in assault on daughter


WAILUKU - Maui police officer Nelson Johnson has been charged with second-degree assault and two counts of physical abuse for allegedly slapping his daughter, police said.
Johnson was recently sought on a warrant, police said after felony charges were filed. Police arrested Johnson on Monday, and he was later released after posting $5,000 bail, police records show.
The 46-year-old officer was originally arrested and charged Nov. 20 for abuse of a family or household member. He posted $1,000 bail and was released.
The incident occurred Nov. 19 when Johnson slapped his daughter following an argument at her Wailuku residence, police said. The 13-year-old girl fell backward, hit her head on a wall-mounted air conditioner and suffered a concussion.
Her mother called police, and the girl was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was later released in good condition, police said.
Johnson is an 18-year veteran of the department. He remains on administrative leave.

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