Alexander M.M. Uballez U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico
A Shiprock man has entered a guilty plea to federal charges related to using social media and text messages for the enticement of a minor into illegal sexual activities. The U.S. Attorney's Office confirmed that Kenzie Roy Rockmen, 26, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, engaged in these activities between February 1 and April 1, 2021.
Rockmen was charged alongside his brother, Dustin Roy Rockmen. On October 15, 2024, Dustin pled guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor and received a sentence of 17 years in prison.
Kenzie Roy Rockmen faces a potential sentence ranging from at least 120 months to up to 135 months in prison. Following his prison term, he will be subject to supervised release for no less than five years and potentially for life.
The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Holland S. Kastrin and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office. The case was investigated by the Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office with support from the Navajo Police Department and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Robert James Booth II and Mark A. Probasco are prosecuting this case under Project Safe Childhood. This initiative was launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse through coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local resources.
For further details on Project Safe Childhood, visit Justice.gov/PSC.
