Maryland State Trooper charged with possessing child pornography
Sergeant Christopher Black, Sr. is a 21-and-a-half-year veteran of the Maryland State Police
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A Maryland State Police sergeant based out of Cecil County was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography.
State Police identified the suspect as 48-year-old Christopher Black, Sr., of Elkton, Maryland, who faces six counts of possession of child pornography.
On April 6, 2023, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that an online user uploaded a picture depicting possible child pornography.
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The user was later identified as Black, a 21-and-a-half-year veteran of the Maryland State Police, who is employed as a sergeant at the North East Barrack.
Members of the department’s Computer Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at Black’s residence, where they located and seized a personal computer for forensic analysis.
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An analysis of the computer allegedly revealed it contained child pornography.
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Department officials consulted with the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office about the situation pertaining to Black and an arrest warrant was issued.
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On Friday, Maryland State Police arrested Black without incident. He was processed at the North East Barrack and seen by a District Court commissioner.
Although Black’s authority as a police officer has been suspended, he will continue to receive pay pending the outcome of the investigation.