Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Abingdon Man

ABINGDON, MD — An Abingdon man has been charged with two child pornography offenses. Authorities said the investigation began with a tip.

Thomas Dewey, 51, of the 1100 block of Hookers Mill Road in Abingdon, has been charged with possession of child pornography and child pornography distribution.

Officials said that they began investigating Dewey based on a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about Dewey buying and selling items online that appeared to involve the exploitation of children.

Investigators executed a search and seizure warrant at Dewey's residence in Abingdon and located large amounts of child pornography as well as evidence of distribution of child pornography on Tuesday, Feb. 26, officials reported.

When authorities interviewed Dewey after the search, they said he admitted to possession of child pornography.

Anyone with more information about Dewey or the investigation may call the Harford County Child Advocacy Center (CAC), which handles child abuse, exploitation and maltreatment cases.

The CAC consists of members from the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office, Harford County Department of Social Services, Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police and the Aberdeen, Bel Air and Havre de Grace Police Departments.

Dewey is slated to appear for a preliminary hearing in Harford County District Court on March 27.