KONA, Hawaii (KITV4) - A 20-year-old Pepeekeo man was indicted by a grand jury on Monday in a child pornography case relating to an incident from November 2021.
On April 4, a grand jury indicted Elgin Marcos after he was charged for promoting child abuse in the first-degree, promoting child abuse in the second degree, and violation of privacy in the first degree.
The most serious offense, promoting child abuse in the first degree, is a class A felony and carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, according to the Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Marcos was originally arrested and charged in March in Kona District Court, with a single count each of promoting child abuse in the first degree, and violation of privacy in the first degree.
At his initial appearance in Kona District Court, Marcos’ bail was reduced over prosecutors’ objections and he later posted $10,000 bail. Prosecutors’ elected to proceed via grand jury indictment, including the addition of a third criminal charge.
Marcos is scheduled to make his initial appearance on Monday in Kona Circuit Court. He remains in custody in lieu of $50,000 bail.
Anyone having information related to this case can contact local law enforcement at 808-961-8300.
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Kathryn spent the last decade in the Bay Area working in nonprofits, education, and communications consulting. She has a B.A. in English from St. Mary's College of CA and an M.A. in Public Affairs and Politics from the University of San Francisco.
