Nā‘ālehu Man Charged in Child Abuse Investigation
Hawai‘i Police Department Vice detectives, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, have arrested and charged 43-year-old Dawson Dominador Pilanca of Nā‘ālehu following a months-long investigation into child sexual exploitation.
Pilanca was arrested and charged on Thursday, May 1, 2025, with:
- Second-degree promoting child abuse
- Third-degree promoting child abuse
His bail is set at $100,000, and he remains in custody pending his initial court appearance on Friday, May 2, in Kona District Court.
The investigation was launched in December 2024 after a cyber tip revealed possession of child pornography. Vice detectives recovered over 70 graphic videos involving minors from Pilanca’s mobile device.
The Hawai‘i Police Department takes a hard stance that child exploitation will not be tolerated in our community. We will pursue every lead, use every tool, and partner across agencies to protect our keiki and bring offenders to justice.
- Department:
- Hawaiʻi Police Department
- Division:
- Lieutenant Erich Jackson
- Officer:
- 808) 3264646
- Phone:
- (808) 326-4646 Ext. 226
- Report Number:
- 24-116022
