DETROIT — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - Michigan, Eastern), published as received.

DETROIT – A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer was sentenced yesterday on charges of distribution of child pornography, United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. announced.

Gorgon was joined in the announcement by Jennifer Runyan, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Scott Rocky, 58, of Center Line, Michigan stands convicted of distribution of child pornography. United States District Judge Terrence G. Berg sentenced Rocky to 72 months in federal prison.

According to court records, in April 2025, Rocky shared and downloaded hundreds of files of child sexual abusive material (CSAM) online via peer-to-peer applications. Following the execution of a search warrant at Rocky’s residence, agents located on his computer over five hundred accessed images of CSAM, including those depicting the sexual abuse of toddlers, infants, and prepubescent children.

“We trust law enforcement to uphold the law and protect Americans. This pervert violated our trust and broke the law so that he could hurt children. He deserves every day of his sentence,” said U.S. Attorney Gorgon.

“This sentence should serve as a warning: no badge, title, or position of public trust will shield anyone who exploits our children from facing justice under federal law,” said Jennifer Runyan, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office. “Public trust amongst law enforcement officials is essential. This former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer distributed child sexually abuse material, which is disturbing and does not represent the men and women who serve honorably in law enforcement. Our FBI Detroit Crimes Against Children Squad, alongside the CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility, worked tirelessly to hold this sexual predator accountable and protect our children from further exploitation.”

The FBI investigated this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nhan Ho prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.