Carl Burdick, Transporting Minor for Sex, NY 2024

Carl Burdick, 58, of Henderson, NY, has pleaded guilty to transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life and a $250,000 fine.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle Rossi, Burdick, a long haul truck driver, utilized text messaging and social media to develop a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female living in the Western District of New York. The defendant engaged in grooming activity over a period of several months in 2015, during which he solicited nude photographs from the victim.

In the summer of 2015, Burdick took the victim from her home in Wayne County to the State of Montana in his tractor-trailer, during which time the defendant engaged in criminal sexual activity with the victim. This horrific crime is a stark reminder of the dangers of child exploitation and the importance of vigilance in protecting our children.

The plea is the result of an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, under the direction of Barry Virts; the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, under the direction of Sheriff Patrick O’Flynn; the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Richard Allen; and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Adam S. Cohen. Additional assistance was also provided by the Bivona Child Advocacy Center.

Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced the guilty plea, which was entered before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. Sentencing is scheduled for August 16, 2017, before Judge Siragusa. The community can rest a little easier knowing that a predator like Burdick is off the streets, but the fight against child exploitation is far from over.

The case against Burdick serves as a reminder of the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the need for continued vigilance in protecting our children from predators. As the sentencing approaches, the community will be watching to ensure that justice is served. The guilty plea is a significant step towards holding Burdick accountable for his heinous crimes, and it is hoped that the sentence will reflect the severity of the offense.