Arnold Man Arrested For Child Pornography

ARNOLD, MD – An Anne Arundel County man was arrested Wednesday morning on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography, according to Maryland State Police. Edward William Weekley, 25, of Arnold, is charged with two counts of distribution of child pornography and five counts of possession of child pornography.

In November 2017, a member of the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit was investigating the online distribution and possession of child pornography. The investigator downloaded child pornography, which was distributed via the Internet and it reportedly was traced to Weekley’s residence.

A search warrant was served Wednesday at Weekley's residence by local, state and federal law enforcement personnel. A preliminary forensic review of Weekley’s electronic devices shows they held child pornography files, according to a news release from State Police.

The Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit coordinates the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Investigators focus on identifying those involved in child pornography via the Internet and other related crimes that victimize children.

Photo of Edward William Weekley, courtesy of Maryland State Police