Former Edgewater Teacher Faces Child Porn Charges

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A former Edgewater middle school teacher who is now a teacher in Baltimore is charged with possessing and distributing child pornography, according to police.

Anne Arundel County Police say an investigation into online child pornography distribution led to a search warrant being executed on April 10 at a residence in the 300 block of North Hammonds Ferry Road in Linthicum. During the search, detectives reportedly seized computer equipment that contained images of child pornography.

Suspect Dan Kevin Scott, 50, of the 300 block of North Hammonds Ferry Road in Linthicum, was arrested and charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of distribution of child pornography.

Police say Scott is currently a teacher for the Baltimore City Public Schools and teaches at Patterson High School. Previously, he taught at Central Middle School in Edgewater.

Anne Arundel County Police ask anyone with information in the case to call Detective Joshua Williams at 410-222-3484.

Callers may remain anonymous if they contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or by texting “MCS plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).

»Photo of suspect Dan Kevin Scott of Linthicum, courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police

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