Minnesota State Trooper Charged with Producing Child Pornography

(KNSI) – A Minnesota State Trooper has been charged in federal court with one count of producing child pornography.

The Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office says in order to protect the identity of the alleged victim, the criminal complaint against Trooper Jeremy Francis Plonski remains sealed, and is releasing few details from the investigation.

In a statement, acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick said, “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.”

Plonski is being held in the Sherburne County Jail. If convicted, he faces a 15-year mandatory minimum prison sentence. He joined the State Patrol in 2022.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office thanked the FBI for their investigation and hard work, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Shakopee Police Department.

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