Minnesota State Trooper Charged With Production of Child Porn

"The conduct alleged in this case is horrifying and a gross betrayal of public trust."

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Minnesota State Trooper is facing a child pornography charge in federal court.

The US Attorney's Office for Minnesota says Trooper Jeremy Francis Plonski was formally charged today with one count of production of child pornography. Details concerning the allegations against Plonski were not disclosed in the press release.

“The U.S. Attorney’s Office has zero tolerance for public officials who violate federal laws—particularly those laws that protect vulnerable children from sexual abuse,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. “Plonski took an oath to protect and serve our community. While donning his uniform, Plonski committed one of the most vile and predatory offenses imaginable. This is abhorrent—to Minnesota as a whole and to our law enforcement community in particular. I am proud of the swift and
decisive action of law enforcement, who responded immediately and worked cooperatively to take Plonski into custody.”

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Plonski joined the Minnesota State Patrol in 2022. He is currently being held in the Sherburne County Jail pending a detention hearing in federal court.

"The conduct alleged in this case is horrifying and a gross betrayal of public trust,” said Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. of FBI Minneapolis. “Law enforcement officers are sworn to protect the most vulnerable among us — not exploit them. When someone in a position of authority commits such an egregious and despicable crime, the damage extends beyond the victim —it shakes the very foundation of our communities’ trust. The FBI and our partners will not hesitate to investigate and bring to justice anyone who preys on children, no matter their badge or title.”

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The criminal charge brought against Trooper Plonski was the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and the Shakopee Police Department. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison.

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