Maryland mayor charged with child pornography possession, resigns

Mayor Patrick Wojahn, 47, of Faculty Park, Maryland was arrested and charged with 56 counts of possession and distribution of kid pornography.

The Metropolis of Faculty Park mentioned in an announcement on Thursday it was “made conscious this morning of former Mayor Patrick Wojahn’s arrest by Prince George’s County Police and the fees which were filed.”

The assertion mentioned, “We’re shocked and disturbed by the information; what has come to mild on this investigation is a complete shock to us. The town is aware of that this information is distressing and tough for our neighborhood, and we encourage our residents to hunt any assist they really feel essential to work by way of this making an attempt time.”

The investigation by police remains to be thought of lively and ongoing, officers confirmed.

On Thursday, after he resigned, the Metropolis of Faculty Park launched a statement on Wojahn’s resignation writing, “Mayor Wojahn has served on this place since 2015 and on Council since 2007. The Metropolis of Faculty Park thanks Mayor Wojahn for his a few years of devoted service.”

The now former mayor’s resignation was made “efficient instantly.”

The town introduced that Mayor Professional Tem Denise Mitchell will serve within the function till a particular election will be held to swear in a brand new mayor.

On Feb. 17, in accordance with the Baltimore Banner, the Nationwide Middle for Lacking and Exploited Kids alerted authorities to a social media account that “possessed and distributed suspected little one pornography,” citing police info.

Fox5DC reported that investigators mentioned they had been in a position to hyperlink the social media account to Wojahn as a result of he used his authorities electronic mail handle as a restoration electronic mail for the account.