PHILADELPHIA, PA — A former Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) police officer has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing and possessing illegal material involving minors.
On Tuesday, July 29, U.S. District Judge Harvey Bartle III sentenced 44-year-old Brian Zenszer of Warminster to 144 months’ imprisonment, followed by seven years of supervised release. Zenszer was also ordered to pay $32,000 in restitution.
Zenszer, who pleaded guilty in April, was charged in December 2024 with one count of distribution and one count of possession of illegal content involving minors. Prosecutors said he knowingly shared explicit images involving children in July 2024 and was later found in possession of similar material on a Samsung phone, including images involving prepubescent victims under the age of 12.
The case began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received two CyberTips regarding accounts on the Kik messaging app. Investigators traced both accounts to Zenszer, confirming he had uploaded illicit content through the platform.
“Brian Zenszer broke the law while sworn to uphold it, and the nature of his crimes is truly abhorrent,” said U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. “Those who trade images of children being sexually abused perpetuate the victimization of the vulnerable, and, like Zenszer, they must be held accountable.”
FBI Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs emphasized the agency’s continued commitment to protecting children, calling the case one of the most egregious types of investigations they undertake.
Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn added that the sentencing underscores a zero-tolerance approach for individuals who exploit children, especially those in positions of public trust.
The investigation was led by the FBI and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Maureen McCartney prosecuted the case.
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