Community Corner
Former Illinois State Trooper Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
The trooper accessed these photographs while on duty.
A former Illinois State Trooper plead guilty to official misconduct and possession of child pornography on Tuesday.
Juan Rodriguez, 51, of Glen Ellyn, plead guilty today to accessing child pornography while on duty.
An investigation revealed that Rodriguez accessed child pornography through his state-issued mobile data computer in August 2009. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division (ICE) lead the investigation, which uncovered the felonies.
Find out what's happening in Glen Ellynwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The DuPage County State Attorney's office announced the guilty plea this afternoon.
“It steals its victim’s innocence one photograph at a time. This case is particularly difficult to stomach because it involves an on duty police officer – someone who should know better," said DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin in a statement issued to the media.
Find out what's happening in Glen Ellynwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Rodriguez's next court appearance is scheduled for July 27 for sentencing and sex offender evaluation. While Rodriguez's offenses are probational, he faces up to five years in jail.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
