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United States of America v. Steven L. Ploof
Date: 02-22-2026
Case Number: 26-cr-06017
Judge: Meredith A. Vacca
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of New York (Monroe County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Rochester
Defendant's Attorney: David Morahito
Steven L. Ploof, 48, of Greece, NY, went to the Ogden, NY, residence of an FBI Special Agent and his family. When he arrived at the house, Ploof placed two posterboard signs on the front porch, one sign read “Corrupt FBI AGENT!” and the other sign read “I Want To (expletive) Your Kids!” Video of Ploof placing the two signs on the front porch was obtained from a residential security system.
The plea is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Philip Tejera, the Greece Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Wood, the Ogden Police Department, under the direction of Chief Travis Gray, and the Orleans County Sherriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Christopher Bourke.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of six years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Steven L. Ploof?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty. The charge carries a maximum penalty of six years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Which court heard United States of America v. Steven L. Ploof?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of New York (Monroe County), NY. The presiding judge was Meredith A. Vacca.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Steven L. Ploof?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Rochester. Defendant's attorney: David Morahito.
When was United States of America v. Steven L. Ploof decided?
This case was decided on February 22, 2026.