Kevin Rockwell, a resident of Kennebunkport, was sentenced on April 10 in U.S. District Court in Portland to 20 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials. Chief U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker also ordered Rockwell, age 41, to serve life on supervised release and pay $104,000 in restitution to victims whose images he possessed.
The case underscores ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address the exploitation of children through digital means. According to the official website, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine is the chief federal law enforcement officer in the state and works to enhance quality of life through law enforcement initiatives across Maine.
Rockwell pleaded guilty on June 10, 2025. In addition to his current sentence, he received an extra consecutive term of 18 months for violating supervised release conditions from a prior conviction related to transportation of child pornography; he previously served eight and a half years for that offense.
Court records show that law enforcement executed a search warrant at Rockwellâs Kennebunkport home in November 2024 and found a tablet containing numerous images and videos depicting child sexual abuse material involving prepubescent children. During an interview with agents, Rockwell admitted ownership of the device and acknowledged its contents.
The FBI investigated this case as part of Project Safe Childhoodâa Department of Justice initiative launched in May 2006 aimed at combating online child exploitation by coordinating resources among federal, state, and local agencies nationwide.
In addition to prosecuting such crimes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office handles civil matters involving the government, collects debts owed federally, builds alliances with other law enforcement entities statewide, and operates out of offices in Portland and Bangor according to its official website.
For those wishing to report incidents or seek assistance regarding child sexual abuse material or assault within Maine or nationallyâincluding contacting NCMECâresources are available online or via helplines.
