Erick Morales
EASTON, Md. - An Easton man was arrested on 89 counts related to child pornography on Monday. Easton Police started an investigation in April 2012 into the distribution of child pornography after getting a tip from a law enforcement agency in Iowa.
That investigation lead to the August 2nd arrest of 21-year-old Erick Morales, on multiple charges including child pornography solicit. Police later searched his home where they found numerous images and videos.
They reviewed the evidence, and were able to identify 10 victims from all over the United States. Detectives say included in those 10, was sexual contact with three from Maryland, and one from Virginia. They are still looking into the identities of more of the victims.
Morales was arrested again on Monday. His charges include possession of child pornography, child pornography solicit, attempted 2nd degree rape, and 4th degree sex offence.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call Detective Kellner at 410-822-1111.