TRENTON, N.J. – Former South Plainfield police captain Michael Grennier was sentenced to 20 years in prison for exploiting a minor girl by enticing her to live-stream sexually explicit acts via the Internet in exchange for payment.
Grennier, 52, of South Plainfield, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty to an information charging him with one count of production of child pornography. He was charged by complaint on February 19, 2013, and has been in custody since that date.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court, on February 14, 2013, Grennier enticed a girl to perform sexually explicit acts and stream images of herself over the Internet while he watched remotely from his home computer. During the webcam session, Grennier exchanged text messages with the minor in which he directed her actions.
Grennier admitted during his guilty plea proceeding that he promised to buy his victim clothing in exchange for her performance.
The defendant was working for a private computer forensics firm at the time of his arrest and previously served as a computer forensics specialist for the South Plainfield Police Department.
U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman credited special agents of the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Aaron T. Ford, for the investigation leading to today’s plea. He also thanked the South Plainfield Police Department and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office for their assistance with the investigation leading to today’s sentencing.
Michael Grennier, 52, of South Plainfield, New Jersey, is required to serve lifetime supervised release. Restitution will be determined at a later date. Grennier will also be required to register as a sex offender.
Defendant: Michael Grennier
Criminal Charges: One count of production of child pornography
City and State: South Plainfield, New Jersey
Exact Date: February 14, 2013
Sentence: 20 years in prison
Defense Counsel: Frank Arleo Esq. of West Orange, N.J.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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