In January 2015, Detectives from the St. Mary’s County
Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division, began an investigation into
the electronic sending and receiving of pornographic images utilizing Facebook
messaging service between an adult male suspect and a 14 year old female.
Detectives determined between November 2014 and
January 2015, the suspect sent nude photographs of himself to the victim and
requested she send nude photographs of herself in return. The victim informed the suspect of her age refused his request at the beginning of their corresponding with each other. The
victim refused multiple requests for photographs; however the suspect began
offering tangible gifts to the victim. The victim subsequently sent a partially
nude photograph of herself to the suspect. After
receiving the photograph, the suspect began to repeatedly ask to meet the victim in person. The victim became frightened and informed her
mother of the incidents who notified police.
Detectives identified the suspect in the case and on January
27, 2015, Detective Corporal David Alexander arrested Lance K.
Cutchember, age 33, of Valley Lee, at his residence without
incident. Cutchember was subsequently
charged with Possession of Child Pornography – Visual Representation and Child
Pornography – Solicit / Engage a Minor. He transported to the St. Mary’s County
Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
Lance K. Cutchember
Captain Terry L. Black
Commander
Criminal Investigations Division
301.475.4200 X 1925
