Crime & Safety

High School Sports Trainer Allegedly Sends Student Nude Photo

A volunteer basketball trainer at a Prince George's County high school is accused of sending a nude photograph to a student over text.

BRANDYWINE, MD — A volunteer trainer for a Prince George's County high school girls basketball team was arrested for sending a nude photograph to a student, police said.

Carl Joseph, 26, of Baltimore was arrested and charged Monday with solicitation of a minor and displaying obscene nude pictures, police said.

Police said Joseph worked as a volunteer trainer with one of the girls basketball teams at Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine. He was not a Prince George's County Public Schools employee, police said.

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Joseph allegedly texted a photo of his "full body, including his genitals" to a high school student, police said. Another student who knew about the photo told a teacher.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Children and Vulnerable Adult Unit at 301-772-4930. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)

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