ST. PAUL — State charges were filed today in Scott County District Court against Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Plonski for first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under the age of 14. Today’s charges are the result of an investigation by the FBI, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the Shakopee Police Department. The U.S. Attorney’s Office filed federal charges on Thursday against Plonski related to this investigation.

“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.” 

“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.”

Plonski remains in federal custody at the Sherburne County Jail.