Human Trafficking Arrest Made, Police Worry More Victims In Case

SEVERNA PARK, MD — Mark David Peay, 32, of Severna Park has been charged with human trafficking and police are seeking more victims. Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department arrested Peay on May 1 on an arrest warrant charging him with sexual offenses with a minor. Peay was arrested in Silver Spring while he was en route to pick up the victim again, police said in a news release.

Investigators say Peay had met the victim — a 14-year-old girl — using social media. Peay had paid the girl money and subsequently had sex with her in late April at a Silver Spring hotel.

Detectives received the complaint on April 29, and determined the suspect was Peay.

He has been charged with third-degree sexual offense, sexual solicitation of a minor, prostitution and human trafficking.

Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims in the case. Anyone with information about Peay or this case is asked to call detectives at 240-773-5958.