Law enforcement officers charged with child exploitation offenses
Former NYPD officer Christopher Terranova was sentenced to 40 years in prison on June 22, 2026, for sexually exploiting multiple minors, having used NYPD databases to solicit explicit content from a 15-year-old boy. As of June 22, 2026, several law enforcement officers in the Long Island area have faced child exploitation charges, including NYPD officer Carmine Simpson and Nassau County Police Detective Robert Sacco. Sacco was suspended without pay in January 2026 following his arrest for attempted sexual exploitation of a child, with federal investigators arguing he is a flight risk and a "danger to the community." The Department of Justice continues to highlight these cases as part of ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation.
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June 2026 — 1 developments
Former NYPD Officer Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Exploitation
Former NYPD officer Christopher Terranova has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually exploiting multiple minors. Terranova was arrested on December 14th and charged with child exploitation and coercion of minors, accused of using NYPD databases to find and solicit explicit content from a 15-year-old boy.
May 2026 — 1 developments
DOJ Highlights Multiple Child Exploitation Cases on Long Island
The Department of Justice has highlighted several recent child exploitation cases on Long Island. These include charges against a Nassau County police detective for attempted sexual exploitation of a child, a Suffolk County police officer for child sex abuse, a Suffolk County corrections officer for possessing child sexual abuse material, and another man for possessing and promoting child sex abuse material. These cases underscore ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation.
April 2026 — 2 developments
NYPD Officer Arrested for Child Sexual Exploitation
NYPD officer Carmine Simpson has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of children. Authorities allege Simpson targeted children on Twitter with the intent of obtaining sexually exploitative material. The investigation into his alleged activities is continuing.
Nassau Detective Robert Sacco Accused of Child Sex Abuse Plot with Undercover Officer
Nassau County Police Detective Robert Sacco allegedly communicated with an undercover officer posing as the father of a 10-year-old girl, expressing sexual interest, discussing abuse plans, sending explicit images, and participating in a video call to witness explicit conduct. Separately, former Suffolk County Police Officer Sean Mahony was arrested in December 2024 and charged with child sex abuse and endangering the welfare of a child.
February 2026 — 1 developments
Police Detective Robert Sacco Arrested for Child Sexual Exploitation
Huntington-based police detective Robert Sacco has been arrested by the U.S. Department of Justice for sexual exploitation of a child. Sacco allegedly began contacting an undercover law enforcement officer online in October 2025, expressing sexual attraction to children and discussing meeting them.
January 2026 — 7 developments
Nassau County Police Detective Robert Sacco suspended after child exploitation arrest
Nassau County Police Detective Robert Sacco has been suspended without pay following his arrest and charges for attempted sexual exploitation of a child.
Federal Investigators Argue Nassau Detective Robert Sacco Poses Flight Risk, Danger to Community
Federal investigators have argued that Nassau County police detective Robert Sacco should be detained as a flight risk and a "danger to the community" following his arrest.
Sacco Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison and $250,000 Fine
News reports indicate Sacco is being held and will be transferred upstate for arraignment. If convicted, he faces a potential sentence of up to 25 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli condemns Sacco's alleged actions
FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli issued a statement condemning Sacco's alleged actions, highlighting the violation of his sworn duty as a law enforcement member.
Sacco accused of coercing undercover agent into sex acts with 'child' in Albany federal court complaint
A criminal complaint was filed in Albany federal court detailing the allegations against Sacco, including his attempts to coerce the undercover agent into performing sex acts with the 'child'.
Robert Sacco attempted to arrange video call to watch child abuse, suggested postponing
Robert Sacco attempted to arrange a video call with the undercover agent, intending to watch the 'father' sexually abuse the 'child'. The agent informed Sacco that the 'child' would not come out of her room, leading Sacco to suggest postponing the video call.
NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty, Two Officers Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
NYPD officer Steven Marksberry pleaded guilty in April 2025 to 119 counts of child pornography offenses. In January 2025, Suffolk County Police Officer Sean Mahony was arrested and charged with child sex abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. Additionally, Nassau County Police Detective Robert Sacco was arrested in January 2026 and charged with attempted sexual exploitation of a child.
October 2025 — 1 developments
Colonie Police Detective Investigates Nassau County Detective Robert Sacco
An undercover investigation by a Colonie police detective, assigned to an FBI task force, began. The detective posed as the father of a 10-year-old girl and initiated online correspondence with Nassau County Police Detective Robert Sacco, discussing nudism and a mutual sexual interest in children.