Tag:

Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit

US Capitol Police Officer Busted With Child Porn: Police US Capitol Police Officer Busted With Child Porn: Police
US Capitol Police Officer Busted With Child Porn: Police A 42-year-old US Capitol Police officer from Maryland was arrested after being found in possession of child porn, authorities said. Jared Michael Lemon, 42, of Owings, became the center of an investigation in December 2022, when troopers from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack opened an investigation into the possession of child pornography, Maryland State Police said. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force also received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that an online user, later identified as Lemon, had uploaded suspected …
State Trooper Busted With Child Porn In Elkton: Police State Trooper Busted With Child Porn In Elkton: Police
State Trooper Busted With Child Porn In Elkton: Police A Maryland State Police trooper was arrested on child porn charges, his department said. Christopher Black, Sr., 48, of Elkton, who works as a sergeant assigned to the North East Barrack, is facing six counts of possession of child pornography, Maryland State Police said. A 21-and-a-half-year veteran of the Department, Black became the center of an investigation on April 6, following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. An online user, later identified as Black, had uploaded an image of possible child pornography/obscene image, the NCIC said. On June 16, …
Two Men Busted For Child Porn Offenses In Back-To-Back Days: State Police Two Men Busted For Child Porn Offenses In Back-To-Back Days: State Police
Two Men Busted For Child Porn Offenses In Back-To-Back Days: State Police Police say that a Maryland man is facing more than two dozen charges for the possession of child pornography.  Daniel Alexander Elliott, 25, of Crisfield, allegedly used social media accounts to share and distribute illicit materials with others, and he was busted following an investigation by the Maryland State Police that was launched earlier this month. According to police, the investigation led to a search and seizure at Elliott's home, which led to "numerous" images of child porn that were found on his cell phone and other devices that had been distributed and shared through social me…
Child Pornographer In Howard County Apprehended By Maryland State Police Investigators Child Pornographer In Howard County Apprehended By Maryland State Police Investigators
Child Pornographer In Howard County Apprehended By Maryland State Police Investigators The investigation into an alleged child pornographer in Howard County led to the arrest of a man identified as a suspect by Maryland State Police detectives. Elkridge resident William Gomes, 41, was charged this week after being arrested by investigators from the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit after they developed evidence of possession and distribution of child pornography in the region. The multi-agency investigation was launched in February 2023. According to state police, investigators executed a search and seizure warrant at Gomes’ Howard County home on Thursday, April 27…
Man Released After Being Busted For A Dozen Child Porn Offenses In Anne Arundel: State Police Man Released After Being Busted For A Dozen Child Porn Offenses In Anne Arundel: State Police
Man Released After Being Busted For A Dozen Child Porn Offenses In Anne Arundel: State Police The investigation into a 58-year-old man allegedly in possession of child porn in Anne Arundel County led to nearly a dozen criminal charges for the suspect, Maryland State Police say. Pasadena resident Richard Ray Brewer was charged with 11 counts of possession of child pornography following a near two-month investigation into his alleged activities online, a spokesperson announced on Monday, Feb. 27. According to officials, in January, the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit initiated an investigation into the possession of child pornography online. At approximately 5 a.m. on Fr…
Multiple Child Porn Files Found On Calvert County Man's Devices: Maryland State Police Multiple Child Porn Files Found On Calvert County Man's Devices: Maryland State Police
Multiple Child Porn Files Found On Calvert County Man's Devices: Maryland State Police A lengthy investigation by the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit led to the apprehension of a Calvert County man who was allegedly in possession of child pornography, investigators say. Saint Leonard resident Ernest Drew Phillips, 38, has been charged with three counts of possession of child pornography and related offenses following a two-month investigation. According to police, beginning in December last year, the Computer Crimes Unit launched an investigation into the possession of child pornography online, which led them to Phillips. The initial investigation led to detective…
Internet Investigation Leads To Bust Of Elkton Man With Child Porn: State Police Internet Investigation Leads To Bust Of Elkton Man With Child Porn: State Police
Internet Investigation Leads To Bust Of Elkton Man With Child Porn: State Police A 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges after being busted with a host of child pornography files during an investigation in Maryland, state police authorities announced on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Cecil County resident Kevin Joseph Ardoin, of Elkton, was arrested and charged with eight counts of possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.  In September, the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit launched an investigation into the possession of child pornography online, during which Ardoin …
Registered Sex Offender Busted For Texting With Maryland State Trooper Posing As Teen Girl Registered Sex Offender Busted For Texting With Maryland State Trooper Posing As Teen Girl
Registered Sex Offender Busted For Texting With Maryland State Trooper Posing As Teen Girl A registered sex offender is facing new charges after attempting to solicit sex from an undercover Maryland State Police trooper who was posing as a child over a smartphone app in Harford County, authorities announced. Elkton resident Scott Dye, 43, was charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor and three counts of possession of child pornography after being busted by state police investigators. Police say that on Friday, Oct. 7, a trooper with the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit was tipped off by a separate police agency that Dye was engaging in an inappropriate te…
Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Minor Placed In His Care, Howard County State's Attorney Says Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Minor Placed In His Care, Howard County State's Attorney Says
Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Minor Placed In His Care, Howard County State's Attorney Says The Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that a man who sexually abused a minor placed in his care for several months has been convicted on multiple charges. Baltimore resident Roy David Free, 47, was convicted by a jury in Howard County for sexually abusing a juvenile between Jan. 2, 2020, and March 5, 2020. Specifically, Free was charged with: Sexual child abuse; Conspiracy to commit rape; Conspiracy to commit sexual solicitation of a minor. The state’s attorney’s office said that during the investigation, they uncovered text messages between Free and a co-conspirator lea…
Maryland State Police Arrest Man On Child Pornography Charges In Prince George’s County Maryland State Police Arrest Man On Child Pornography Charges In Prince George’s County
Maryland State Police Arrest Man On Child Pornography Charges In Prince George’s County A Maryland man is facing a host of charges after being busted by state police and Homeland Security investigators with child porn on multiple devices in Prince George’s County, authorities announced. Hyattsville resident Erlyn Matta Jimenez was arrested by investigators, state police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 16, charging him with seven counts of possession of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography. Jimenez’s arrest came following an investigation that was launched in July by the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Beginning in …
Forest Hill Man Charged With Distributing, Possessing Child Porn: State Police Forest Hill Man Charged With Distributing, Possessing Child Porn: State Police
Forest Hill Man Charged With Distributing, Possessing Child Porn: State Police A Harford County man has been arrested following a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation into reported distribution and possession of child pornography, authorities announced. Forest Hill resident Jon Erich Smith, 37, is being held without bail at the Harford County Detention Center after being charged by state police. Specifically, Smith was charged with seven counts of distribution of child pornography and five counts of possession with intent to distribute child pornography. Beginning earlier this month, the Maryland State Police Computer Crime…
Maryland Man Arrested For Distributing Child Porn: Police Maryland Man Arrested For Distributing Child Porn: Police
Maryland Man Arrested For Distributing Child Porn: Police A Calvert County man has been arrested for distributing and possessing child pornography, according to police. Ryan Russell Kelley, 18, of Lusby, is charged with four counts of distribution of child pornography and five counts of possession of child pornography, he was arrested on Jan. 28, Maryland State Police said. Kelley's arrest was the result of an investigation by the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit that began in October 2021.  The investigation led to his identification police discovered several electronic devices with multiple child pornography files at Kelley's re…