Penticton Diner Owner Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

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A Penticton, British Columbia man who owns a local diner has been charged with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. Kenneth Robert Rodocker, who has been a businessman in the South Okanagan region for years, was arrested in March 2025 and will be heading to trial next month for alleged crimes dating back to 2014 and 2023.

Why it matters

The charges against Rodocker, if proven true, represent a serious breach of trust and a violation of the law, especially given his position as a local business owner. This case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat the exploitation of minors and the need for vigilance in identifying and prosecuting those involved in the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.

The details

According to court documents, Rodocker was alleged to have had "in his possession child pornography" from February 14, 2023, through January 15, 2024 and, on February 14, 2023, "did transmit, make available, distribute, sell, advertise, import or export child pornography." Rodocker, who was born in 1956, has been a businessman in the South Okanagan for many years, owning Tootsies Diner currently and, previously, owning Sweet Tooth Cafe in Summerland.

• Rodocker was arrested in March 2025.
• Rodocker was alleged to have possessed child pornography from February 14, 2023, through January 15, 2024.
• Rodocker was alleged to have distributed child pornography on February 14, 2023.
• Rodocker will be back in court on April 7 for trial.

What’s next

The judge will decide on April 7 whether to allow Rodocker to remain out on bail during the trial.