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Honolulu Man, 21, to Plead Guilty to Child Porn
Dominick Kalikokaeoeo Howard charged with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material
Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:05am
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A 21-year-old Honolulu man has been charged with possession and distribution of child pornography after he was caught in a nationwide sweep. Dominick Kalikokaeoeo Howard is scheduled to plead guilty today to a charge of possession of child pornography.
Why it matters
Crimes against children, including the production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material, have seen a sharp increase in Hawaii in recent years, with prosecutions up 50% from 2024 and 150% from 2021. This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to crack down on these disturbing crimes.
The details
According to federal court records, on November 28, 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip from the social media platform Kik/MediaLab that Howard had allegedly shared a video of a 3- to 4-year-old boy being sexually abused by an adult male. Investigators found that Howard had created multiple Kik accounts under variations of the name 'shmoodboy' to engage in the distribution of child pornography. During an interview on March 21, Howard allegedly admitted to having Kik accounts and sending videos 'in the heat of the moment'.
- On November 28, 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip about Howard's alleged activities.
- On April 28, 2025, Howard was originally charged with distributing child pornography and released on bond.
- On March 26, 2026, Howard was charged with possession of child pornography.
- On April 8, 2026, Howard is scheduled to plead guilty to the possession charge.
The players
Dominick Kalikokaeoeo Howard
A 21-year-old Honolulu resident who has been charged with possession and distribution of child pornography.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
A nonprofit organization that provides assistance to families and law enforcement in cases involving missing and exploited children.
Kik/MediaLab
A social media platform where users communicate and exchange digital files, which was the source of the tip about Howard's alleged activities.
What they’re saying
“I just pick a whole bunch of videos that I want to send and send it.”
— Dominick Kalikokaeoeo Howard
What’s next
Howard is prohibited from being around children or accessing the internet, and his travel is restricted to Oahu. The judge will formally accept his guilty plea on the possession of child pornography charge during a hearing today.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the disturbing rise in crimes against children, including the production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material. It underscores the need for continued vigilance and stronger measures to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.
