Minnesota State Trooper Now Indicted in Child Pornography Production Case

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota State Trooper is now under federal indictment in a child pornography case. 

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the multi-count indictment on Thursday. He was charged in federal court by complaint earlier this month and is also facing state charges. 

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Minnesota State Trooper Now Under Indictment in Child Pornography Case, Faces State Charges Too

The indictment charges Trooper Jeremy Francis Plonski with four counts of production and distribution of child pornography. He was previously charged in federal court with one count of production of child pornography. 

“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. 

The news release does not include details of the allegations against Plonski. In state court, Plonski faces a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under the age of 14 in Scott County.

The criminal charges against Plonski are the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and the Shakopee Police Department.

“The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is committed to working with our federal, state and local partners to identify and hold accountable those who sexually abuse children,” BCA Superintendent Drew Evans said. 

If he’s convicted in the federal case, Plonski would face a minimum prison sentence of 15 years and a maximum sentence of life behind bars. 

He joined the Minnesota State Patrol in 2022 and remains in custody in the Sherburne County Jail pending trial.