The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), an agency entrusted with upholding law and order, is drowning in a cesspool of corruption and depravity that demands immediate federal scrutiny. Recent arrests of PSP officers expose a disturbing pattern of criminal behavior, including heinous acts tied to child exploitation, drug trafficking, and abuse of power. These are not isolated incidents but glaring red flags pointing to systemic rot within the agency. The PSP cannot be trusted to police itself—only a full-scale federal investigation can root out the filth and restore public confidence.
Take the case of Sean McKenzie, a PSP corporal arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography. This so-called “officer” allegedly used his position to hide his vile activities, which included secretly recording a child in his bathroom and uploading the footage to online platforms. McKenzie’s depraved actions, uncovered after a tip from Dropbox, reveal a predator who exploited his badge to evade accountability—until now. That such a monster could rise to the rank of corporal, serving since 2008, raises chilling questions about how many others lurk undetected within PSP ranks.
But McKenzie is not an anomaly. Trooper Joseph W. Czachorowski, another PSP member, was recently nabbed for possessing illegal steroids and other controlled substances, intercepted by a U.S. postal inspector. His home, searched under a federal warrant, turned up even more illicit drugs. Czachorowski’s arrest paints a picture of an agency where officers flout the very laws they’re sworn to enforce, treating their uniforms as shields for criminality.
And then there’s Christopher S. Young, a 34-year-old charged with felony witness intimidation, stalking, and prowling—crimes that scream abuse of authority. These are not minor infractions; they are betrayals of public trust by individuals who wield lethal power and access to sensitive information. How many victims have suffered in silence, intimidated by the PSP’s blue wall of protection?
These cases, all surfacing in rapid succession, are not mere “bad apples” but symptoms of a diseased institution. The PSP’s internal oversight is a sham, allowing predators and lawbreakers to thrive under the guise of law enforcement. How many more McKenzies, Czachorowskis, or Youngs are still patrolling Pennsylvania’s streets, shielded by a corrupt system that prioritizes loyalty over justice?
The public deserves answers, and the PSP cannot be allowed to sweep this under the rug with suspensions and press releases. A federal investigation—led by the FBI or Department of Justice—is the only way to dismantle this cesspool. Every officer, from top brass to beat cops, must be scrutinized. No stone can be left unturned when children’s safety and public trust are at stake.
Pennsylvania’s citizens are fed up with excuses. The PSP’s legacy is now one of scandal, not service. It’s time for the feds to step in, tear down the blue curtain, and hold this rogue agency accountable. Anything less is complicity in the face of evil.
