Global Courant 2023-05-02 13:26:44
A longtime IT worker at the University of Maryland is in custody on multiple child pornography charges after checking his electronic devices.
Maryland State Police say William Gomes, 41, was arrested Thursday at his home in Howard County FOX 5 DC.
Gomes was charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography, three counts of distributing child pornography and one count of creating a computer image of an apparent child engaging in sexual conduct.
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William Gomes, 41, was charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography, three counts of distribution of child pornography and one count of creating a computer image of an apparent child engaging in sexual conduct. (Maryland State Police)
The Computer Crimes Unit of the State Police launched an investigation in February 2023.
A preliminary forensic examination of Gomes’ electronic devices found multiple child pornography files on the devices seized from him.
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A University of Maryland employee was arrested and charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. (Maryland State Police)
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A University of Maryland spokesperson said in a statement to FOX 5 DC that Gomes does not have access to university technology, networks or accounts.
Gomes was placed on administrative leave pending further investigation. Since 2004 he worked as an IT professional at the university.
