Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the conviction of Patrick Joseph Rohner, 58, for one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography). The felony charge carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison. Rohner was sentenced on July 25, 2024, by Washington County District Judge Kiley Stuchlik.
"Our ICAC investigators and prosecutors work hard to keep predators off the streets and to deliver justice for these tragically young victims," said Attorney General Labrador. "I'm grateful for the partnerships that have been built across the state and the awareness raised in our communities about these serious crimes targeting our children."
In approximately June 2023, the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit received multiple CyberTips from Synchronoss Technologies indicating that files containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) were being uploaded to their network from a phone number associated with Rohner. Following search warrants, officers searched Rohner's home and cell phone, locating over 800 files containing CSAM. Many of these files depicted minor females ranging from infant/toddler age up to nine years old. Some depicted female children engaged in sex acts with adult men.
The State recommended a ten-year imposed prison sentence. Judge Stuchlik sentenced Rohner to ten years but suspended the sentence and placed him on five years of supervised probation. Additionally, Rohner was ordered to pay a $5000 fine and will be required to register as a sex offender under Idaho law. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General Madison Allen.