MAN CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY: On May 10, John Edward Hall, 72, of Drayden, MD, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography.
The investigation was initially started last year when the Center for Missing and Exploited Children became aware of an unknown person downloading child pornography in the Charles County area. They contacted detectives with the CCSO. In March of 2017, CCSO investigators identified Hall as a suspect. A search warrant was conducted and several laptops were seized.
While the computers were being analyzed for evidence, Hall fled the state. It was learned that Hall had returned to Maryland and detectives were able to obtain an arrest warrant. A second search warrant was obtained and Hall was located in St. Mary’s County.
During the search, additional evidence indicative of possession of child pornography was located. Hall is currently being held at the Charles County Detention Center. Det. K. Gross is investigating.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.