Foster dad molested, assaulted kids in his care, AZ officials say. He’s indicted
A foster dad is accused of sexually attacking children living with him in Arizona, officials said.
Luis Antonio Gonzalez, 63, was indicted in connection with one count of public sexual indecency to a minor, three counts of molestation of a child, two counts of sexual conduct with a minor and two counts of aggravated assault, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said in an April 22 news release.
McClatchy News reached out to his attorney for comment April 22 and was awaiting a response.
The victims lived with Gonzalez as foster kids, according to prosecutors.
The abuse happened between 2018 and 2021, according to the indictment, which said the kids were all under the age of 15.
One of the victims came forward saying “that about three years ago he had been abused by Gonzalez while living with him as a foster child,” and “two additional victims had reported similar abuse while in the care of the defendant,” prosecutors said.
Gonzalez is behind bars on a secured appearance bond of $150,000, according to prosecutors.
Maricopa County includes Phoenix.
This story was originally published April 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM with the headline "Foster dad molested, assaulted kids in his care, AZ officials say. He’s indicted."
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