Authorities in Frederick County detained two individuals accused of preying on children on a single day, Wednesday.
Two separate arrests have been made in Frederick County, Maryland, in connection with sex crimes involving minors.
Travis Peters, a 27-year-old man from Thurmont, was arrested on Wednesday by detectives from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. He faces multiple charges, including three counts of sexual solicitation of a minor, two counts of child pornography solicitation, and three counts of distribution of obscene matter to a minor. The arrest was prompted by a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), and a search warrant at his residence on Dogwood Avenue led to the seizure of numerous electronic devices for forensic analysis[1][3][4].
In a separate case, Mark Brigham, a 35-year-old man from Mount Airy, was arrested following a search warrant served at his home on Woodville Road. He faces charges including sexual abuse of a minor, second-degree rape of a child under 14, possession of child pornography, sexual solicitation of a minor, indecent exposure to a minor, displaying obscene material to a minor, and firearm possession with a felony conviction. Brigham is being held without bond at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center, and the investigation into his alleged crimes is ongoing[1][2].
The arrests resulted from efforts by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, particularly the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, working in cooperation with national cybercrime task forces to identify and prosecute online sexual predators exploiting minors[3][4].
Authorities are actively investigating to identify additional victims or information, and they encourage anyone with relevant details to contact the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. It is important to note that no prior connection between Travis Peters and Mark Brigham has been disclosed, and no information about Mark Brigham's current custody status or legal proceedings is provided in the article.
The investigation into Travis Peters' alleged crimes is ongoing, and no further details about the alleged victims or witnesses have been released by authorities. Similarly, no further details about the alleged victims or witnesses related to Mark Brigham have been released.
It is also worth noting that the arrest of Travis Peters is not related to the Stafford County hit-and-run crash mentioned in a separate news article, and no connection between Mark Brigham's arrest and the Stafford County hit-and-run crash has been established. The investigation leading to Mark Brigham's arrest is separate from the ongoing investigation into Travis Peters' alleged crimes.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office is committed to protecting the community and ensuring that those who exploit minors are brought to justice. These arrests serve as a reminder that online predators can be found anywhere, and it is essential to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
[1] Frederick County Sheriff's Office Press Release, 14 January 2022. [2] Frederick County Sheriff's Office Press Release, 15 January 2022. [3] Frederick County Sheriff's Office Press Release, 13 January 2022. [4] Frederick County Sheriff's Office Press Release, 12 January 2022.
In light of the ongoing efforts to combat online sexual predators, it is crucial for people to report any suspicious activity related to sexual health and general news. The recent arrests of Travis Peters and Mark Brigham, both accused of sex crimes involving minors, were a result of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office's commitment to crime-and-justice and health-and-wellness issues, working closely with national cybercrime task forces.
