EASTON, MD—Maryland State Police are reminding parents of online safety and to be aware of online scams involving the sexual extortion of minors. Authorities say they have received numerous reports of minors being contacted by other social media users who begin chatting with them via messaging services such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Social media platforms may provide users the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With both children and adults spending more time online due to virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Maryland State Police officials are reminding those of all ages to be vigilant with regard to internet safety. According to the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit, cyber tips concerning the potential sexual exploitation of children have increased considerably over the […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit is working to raise awareness as to how parents and children can do more to protect themselves from potential dangers on the Internet. The warnings come in conjunction with Safer Internet Day, which takes place on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Safer Internet Day is a global rally that aims to raise awareness […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A dentist who works in the Parkville area has been arrested on child pornography charges. On Monday, November 4, detectives with the Carroll County Advocacy and Investigations Center, along with members of the FBI’s Maryland Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, arrested Adam Vincent Slatniske, a 28-year-old male with a Sykesville address. The arrest followed an investigation that […]
Police in Baltimore County have charged a Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney with possession and distribution of child pornography. On July 12, detectives received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about Internet activity related to child pornography. The investigation led detectives to identify an address in the 21236 zip code as a source of child […]