5 Counts Of Possession Of Child Pornography Filed: Police

ARLINGTON, VA — A tip from the Northern Virginia/DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force led to the arrest of an Arlington man Thursday on five counts of possession of child pornography, according to a police release.

Detectives from the Arlington County Police Department began investigating the online activities of Christopher Morse, 51, after receiving a tip from the task force about possible crimes involving child pornography. After executing a search warrant and conducting a forensic exam of digital devices, ACPD reports it found a large collection of child pornography. Police say they have not found evidence suggesting Morse had inappropriate physical contact with children.

This remains an open and active investigation. ACPD asks anyone with information about this case to contact Detective G. Sloan at 703-228-4198 or gsloan@arlingtonva.us. Anonymous information may be submitted by contacting the Arlington County Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS (8477).