Maryland man arrested on sex offense charges

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A Worcester County man was arrested after deputies say he and a teen engaged in sex acts. 

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office says on July 20, 22-year-old Jeffery Purnell, of Berlin, was arrested in connection with an April 2018 investigation. Deputies say in April 2018, a deputy was made aware of inappropriate pictures on a 15-year-old girl's computer. The investigation was turned over to the Worcester County Bureau of investigation.

Detectives say that the computer contained pictures that were sexual in nature. According to the report, Purnell was a community member attending a sports practice of the 15-year-old girl. Purnell allegedly initiated a relationship with the teen that led to the 22-year-old and the girl engaging in sex acts. 

Purnell was arrested by the Ocean City Police Department and charged with third degree sexual offense and perverted practice.

He was held at the Worcester County Jail.