
Alarming New Charges For State Trooper In Montgomery County
by Dan Doyle
A Pennsylvania State Police Corporal is facing a new round of disturbing criminal charges, including the creation and possession of child sexual abuse material—some of which was allegedly generated using artificial intelligence.

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Wednesday that Corporal Stephen Kamnik, 38, of Havertown, has been charged with a slew of felonies tied to a far-reaching investigation that paints a deeply troubling picture of abuse of power and digital exploitation.

Kamnik is accused of producing the explicit material using Commonwealth-owned devices during his assigned duties at the Montgomery County state police barracks. According to investigators, he also secretly recorded dozens of individuals—many of whom he encountered while on official duty—and unlawfully entered a women’s locker room at the barracks to capture photographs without consent.

“These are not just violations of law—they are violations of trust, duty, and basic human decency,” said Attorney General Sunday. “This defendant swore an oath to protect and serve the people of the Commonwealth and in doing so was entrusted with resources to uphold that oath. Instead, he used his power and the trust placed in him to prey on innocent and unsuspecting coworkers and create sexually abusive material, some involving depictions of children.”

Kamnik was arraigned Wednesday and is currently being held on $500,000 cash bail. He has been suspended without pay.
The new charges filed against him include sexual abuse of children, unlawful use of a computer, criminal trespass, and multiple violations of Pennsylvania’s wiretap laws.
The case, developed through a joint investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Office of Attorney General, underscores growing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence in criminal conduct, especially in the context of law enforcement.
Officials have not released details about how long the alleged activities went undetected or the number of potential victims affected. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Attorney General’s Office.