Kealakekua Man Arrested on Grand Jury Indictment for Promoting Child Abuse
Hawai‘i Island police arrested 50-year-old John Gonzalez of Kealakekua on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a grand jury indictment charging him with two counts of Promoting Child Abuse in the Second Degree.
The charges stem from an investigation in which police recovered an electronic device that was later found to contain numerous sexually explicit images involving children.
Gonzalez was arrested on the indictment and his total bail was set at $100,000.
His initial court appearance was scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Police ask anyone who may have information related to this investigation to contact Detective John Kari at 808-326-4646, extension 265, or by email at john.kari@hawaiipolice.gov.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300.
The charges are merely allegations, and Gonzalez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
- Department:
- Hawaiʻi Police Department
- Division:
- Area II Juvenile Aid Section
- Officer:
- Detective John Kari
- Phone:
- (808) 326-4646 Ext. 265
- Report Number:
- 26-064531
