PARKVILLE, MD—Investigators from the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit have arrested a Harford County man on child pornography charges.

The accused, identified as Lewis Blandon, 38, of Edgewood, is employed as a teacher. Blandon has been charged with five counts of possession of child pornography. He was arrested on Tuesday night without incident. Blandon was transported to the Harford County Detention Center where he was seen by a court commissioner and later released after posting bond.

In December 2020, the FBI conducted an investigation into the possession of child pornography online. In coordination with the Maryland State Police, the investigation led to the identification of the suspect and his residence in Harford County.

On August 30, 2021, members of the FBI Baltimore Child Exploitation Task Force and the Maryland State Police served a search warrant at the identified residence of the suspect in Edgewood. A preliminary forensic review of the suspect’s electronic devices revealed multiple child pornography files.

Troopers were advised that the accused is or has been employed as a music teacher at Woodhome Elementary/Middle School (21234).

Anyone with information about the accused or concerned about contact their child may have had with Blandon is urged to contact law enforcement at 410-265-8080. Callers may remain confidential.