Substitute Teacher Faces Charges Of Distributing, Possessing Child Porn

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A substitute teacher who worked for the Howard County Public School System has been arrested and charged in Baltimore County with distribution and possession of child pornography.

Police confirmed that the criminal charges filed against Thomas Miller pertain to incidents in Baltimore County and do not involve HCPSS students.

School officials said Miller worked only three days at HCPSS buildings:

• Dec. 13, 2024, at Wilde Lake High School;
• Jan. 4, 2025, at Marriotts Ridge High School;
• March 7, 2025, again at Marriotts Ridge.

Miller successfully completed required background checks and training before being approved to substitute, HCPSS said.

“The individual did not work in HCPSS buildings in prior years. The individual was removed from our list of eligible substitute teachers, and a no trespass order has been issued barring him from all HCPSS properties,” officials confirmed in a statement.

School officials encourage any students, staff or families with concerns about possible inappropriate contact to notify a school administrator and contact Baltimore County Police at 410-887-2222.

“This is very disturbing news, and we take this matter extremely seriously,” HCPSS officials said. “We understand how upsetting this information is and remain committed to maintaining the safety and well-being of all students and staff.”

Student Services staff are available in every school to provide support for any students or families in need, the district added.