Veteran Cop Busted for Child Porn

KENT, Mich. – A veteran cop who got snagged up in a child porn probe this week is facing the end of his career and a possible jail sentence.

Sgt. Matthew Lavern Guy was a 17-year veteran of the Kent Sheriff's Department and a family man, although in his spare time, the sergeant cruised the Internet under the name 'cop284' looking for underage boys.

Guy is charged with two counts of using the Internet to communicate with an underage "persona," which according to the Michigan Attorney General, carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison. Guy is also charged with three counts of using the Internet to send obscene material, a charge that could translate into four years in prison.

Guy's child porn activities first tipped off investigators when he tried soliciting sex from a New Jersey police officer posing as a 14-year-old boy in a chat room. Guy also allegedly used a webcam to send the "boy" naked photos of himself.

"It’s hard to understand how someone who is in a position of authority and has the public trust can allow himself to get involved in trying use the Internet to meet an underage person," Joan Irvine, executive director for Adult Sites Against Child Pornography (ASACP), told XBiz. "Plus this officer should have known how law enforcement track surfers using the IP address. Being a pedophile is a real sickness. At least in this case, he was caught and is being prosecuted, which is more than can be said for the many priest who molested children."

It took investigators nine months to build up enough evidence against Guy before making an arrest. Evidence was tracked through the sergeant's Internet Service Provider.

The Grand Rapid Press reports that investigators also tried to bait Guy into setting up a meeting with the alleged young boy.

Guy's home was raided by co-workers at the sheriff's department and state investigators. He was arraigned in Rockford District Court and released on a personal recognizance bond for $80,000, the Grand Rapids Press reports.

Until Guy appears in court later this month, he is prohibited from using a computer. Guy has also been fired from his job.

"This should be another wake-up call for parents," Irvine continued. "Monitor your children while they are on the Internet."

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Age Verification Watch: Patching the Holes

This roundup provides an update on the latest news and developments on the age verification front as it impacts the adult industry.

Ofcom Fines OnlyFans Parent Company Over Inaccurate Age Verification Reporting

U.K. communications regulator Ofcom has fined OnlyFans parent company Fenix International Ltd. $1.36 million for inaccurate reporting of its age verification measures.

Irish Government Releases Report on Sex Work Decriminalization Legislation

The Irish government has released a report reviewing a 2017 law that decriminalized sex work across the country.

Texas Bill Would Require Age Verification for Online Sex Toy Sales

A new bill in the Texas state legislature would require online retailers to implement age verification of purchasers before selling “obscene devices” to anyone in that state.

Age Verification Watch: Michigan Joins the AV Club, Some Laws Just Make No Sense

This roundup provides an update on the latest news and developments on the age verification front as it impacts the adult industry.

Free Speech Groups Back SCOTUS Appeal of Georgia Strip Club Tax

Two civil liberties organizations filed an amicus brief Tuesday supporting a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal in a case involving whether a tax specifically aimed at adult entertainment establishments violates the First Amendment.

Swedish Court Rules LELO Products Do Not Infringe 'Invalid' Satisfyer Patent

A Swedish district court has ruled that a patent filed by Satisfyer parent company EIS GmbH is not valid, and therefore three products from pleasure brand LELO are not in violation.

North Dakota House Committee Questions Anti-Porn 'Public Health Hazard' Claim

The North Dakota House of Representatives Education Committee on Monday amended a resolution that would have recognized pornography as a “public health hazard,” instead replacing that language with a call for further study into whether such a designation is appropriate.

Wyoming Governor Signs Age Verification Law

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed the state's new age verification bill into law yesterday.

Florida Bill Would Auto-Filter Porn for All Users, Not Just Minors

Florida lawmakers have introduced legislation to require manufacturers to equip tablets and smartphones with a filter that would prevent all users from accessing material deemed harmful to minors, to be automatically enabled on devices activated in that state.

Show More