A Minnesota State Patrol trooper has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under the age of 14, the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced Friday.
State charges were filed Friday in Scott County District Court against Jeremy Plonski, 29.
“The crimes alleged are horrifying,” BCA Superintendent Drew Evans said. “This child endured unimaginable sexual abuse. We will continue our dogged pursuit of any criminal who preys on our children — our most vulnerable residents.”
Jeremy Francis Plonski (Courtesy of the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office)
On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced they’d filed a federal charge of production of child pornography against Plonski. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the alleged offenses happened while Plonski was on or off duty.
“The alleged sexual abuse this child had inflicted upon them is truly unbelievable,” Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar said. “This office will pursue all potential charges and maximum penalties available to us to hold this individual accountable. I wish to thank all of the law enforcement agencies for their excellent work on bringing this individual in to face justice and protecting our residents, particularly our children.”
Plonski became a state trooper in 2022 and is on leave, with an internal affairs investigation underway.
“The allegations in this case are appalling and indefensible,” said State Patrol Col. Christina Bogojevic in a statement on Thursday. “… No badge, no title and no position will ever place anyone above the law. Protecting the vulnerable is our duty. Anyone who violates that duty has no place in this organization or in our profession.”
The FBI investigated and thanked their partners at the FBI’s Bryan, Texas satellite office, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Shakopee police and the State Patrol “for their critical assistance in this investigation.”
Plonski remains in federal custody at the Sherburne County Jail.
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