Shakopee Ex-Trooper Gets 27 Years in Abuse Case
Shakopee (trfnews.i234.me) — Jeremy Francis Plonski has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison.
Plonski, 31, is a former Minnesota State Patrol trooper.
Federal Court Imposes 27-Year Sentence
Federal prosecutors said Plonski produced 23 videos involving child sexual abuse during 2023.
They said he also distributed videos through a social media application.
Some recordings showed Plonski wearing his State Patrol uniform.
Plonski pleaded guilty in October 2025 to producing and distributing child pornography.
Two other federal counts were dismissed under a plea agreement.
The agreement called for a prison sentence between 23 and 28 years.
A federal judge sentenced Plonski to 324 months in prison on September 8.
He also received 15 years of supervised release after his prison term.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Minnesota announced the sentence.
Prosecutors Cite Betrayal of Public Trust
U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said the case involved a serious betrayal of public trust.
Rosen said the sentence shows a commitment to protecting vulnerable children.
He also credited cooperation between federal and local law enforcement agencies.
The Minnesota State Patrol said Plonski joined the agency in 2022.
He was placed on leave after charges were filed in 2025.
The agency later terminated his employment.
Separate Scott County Case Remains
Plonski also faces a separate criminal sexual conduct case in Scott County.
That state case involves the same child victim, according to court records.
The federal sentence does not resolve the pending state charge.
Federal investigators identified Plonski during a child exploitation investigation in 2025.
The FBI and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension later searched his Shakopee home.
Agents seized electronic devices and other evidence during that search.
Federal Child Protection Investigation
Authorities said the federal case was part of Project Safe Childhood.
The Justice Department program targets child sexual exploitation and abuse.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children also provides reporting resources.
Suspected child exploitation can be reported through the CyberTipline.
Emergency situations should always be reported to 911.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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