Dakota Larock, a 23-year-old resident of Castleton, Vermont, was sentenced on January 6, 2026, in Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division. The sentencing follows Larock’s guilty plea to one misdemeanor charge of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.
Judge Cortland T. Corsones handed down a sentence of one to two years in prison for Larock; however, the sentence was fully suspended. Instead, Larock will serve ten years on probation without the possibility of early discharge. As part of his probation conditions, he must complete individual sex offender treatment, is prohibited from contacting children under 16 years old, and must restrict his access to electronic devices.
If Larock violates any terms of his probation, he could face up to two years in prison. He is also required to register as a sex offender until ten years after completing his sentence.
The Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT-ICAC) investigates online child sexual exploitation cases and provides forensic examination services and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies. The task force also offers training and public education on these issues.
“Every child deserves a safe childhood,” stated the Attorney General’s Office. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) operates as the central reporting system for suspected online exploitation of children in the United States. Reports can be made by calling their 24-hour hotline at 1-800-843-5678 or through their website at https://report.cybertip.org.
Individuals recovering from child sexual exploitation can receive support from NCMEC, including emotional assistance, help with removing content from the internet, and finding mental health professionals. More information is available at https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/csam-resources or by calling the same hotline number.
