Crime & Safety
Child Porn Charges For PA State Police Corporal: Authorities
A corporal in the Pennsylvania State Police force has been charged with creating and sharing child pornography.
PENNSYLVANIA — A Pennsylvania State Police corporal has been charged with creating and disseminating child pornography, authorities announced Wednesday.
Sean McKenzie, who is assigned to Troop T in New Stanton, Westmoreland County, faces 21 counts of sexual abuse and 10 counts of disseminating the images and videos, police said.
Further details on the investigation into McKenzie, along with when and where he committed the crimes, were not immediately made available.
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McKenzie was suspended without pay as the case against him proceeds.
He originally enlisted with State Police in June 2008, and graduated as part of the 127th cadet class.
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He was unable to post $500,000 bail and was booked at Westmoreland County Prison. A preliminary hearing is set for 10 a.m. on March 9.
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