ARREST MADE FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AT FREDERICK COUNTY DAYCARE HOME

(Frederick, MD) – Maryland State Police have arrested the husband of a licensed Frederick County daycare provider after an investigation revealed allegations that he sexually abused one of the children in his home.


The accused is identified as Robert W. Fry, 67, of the 4300-block of Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, Md. He is charged with the sexual abuse of a minor, third degree sex offense, and second degree assault.

The victim is a four-year-old child. The victim is not being identified due to the nature of this crime.

The investigation began on April 14, 2009, when an investigator from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barracks Criminal Investigation Section responded to a call from the victim’s mother. The mother stated her child had made disclosures over the preceding weekend that alleged sexual abuse had occurred while the victim was in daycare at the home of the accused.

State Police contacted Child Protective Services and a cooperative investigation was conducted. Information developed during the investigation alleges that the offenses occurred on one day during the period of March 25 through April 12, 2009. The investigation revealed the offenses occurred while the child was in daycare in the home of the accused.

Troopers learned the wife of the accused is a licensed daycare provider. On the same day the investigation was initiated, contact was made with officials from the Daycare Administration. An official from that agency responded to the daycare home and placed an emergency suspension on the operator’s license. The official also remained in the home until the other children were picked up by parents.

Based on information developed in the investigation, State Police requested and obtained an arrest warrant for the accused from the Frederick County District Court Commissioner’s Office. The warrant was served on the accused at his home yesterday. He was arrested without incident. He was taken to the Frederick County Detention Center for processing.

Although there is no indication at this time of other victims, the investigation is continuing. Anyone who may have information related to this investigation should contact State Police investigators at 301-600-4150.