APPREHENSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY SUSPECT

During the past week, a warrant investigator, TFC Christopher Paschal, from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack, researched the current whereabouts of a Robert Neil Boyd, 62, formerly of Braddock Heights, Frederick County, in 2006. Boyd has had an open warrant, since 2006, for numerous counts of possession of child pornography, all misdemeanor offenses in Maryland.

TFC Paschal’s investigation revealed Boyd was currently residing in Tennessee. On December 21, 2010, TFC Paschal contacted the Blount County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee, requesting further investigation and to confirm this information. The residence was confirmed.

TFC Paschal presented the evidence to the Frederick County States Attorney’s Office and requested the warrant be made extraditable east of the Mississippi River. The request was granted, and the warrant was forwarded to Deputy Justin McClure, Blount County Sheriff’s Office. Dep. McClure apprehended Boyd at the Tennessee residence without further incident.

During the course of the apprehension and investigation, the Blount County Sheriff’s Office unveiled new evidence of possession of child pornography at Boyd’s home. Soon after, a search warrant was executed at the Tennessee residence. Additional evidence was seized.

Boyd was subsequently charged, in Tennessee, for possession of child pornography and is currently being held on a $100,000 bond. The Maryland State Police warrant will be used as a detainer for Boyd’s continued incarceration. The possession of child pornography is a felony in the State of Tennessee.

Lieutenant Michael Brady, Commander of the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack stated, “This is an example of excellent police work on the part of TFC Paschal, the Office of the State’s Attorney in Frederick County, and the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement is dedicated to bring criminals to justice, especially those who victimize children through child pornography. Mr. Boyd ran from the law and was caught, and he will have his day in court”.