Former Maryland Deacon Arrested on Charges of Soliciting a Minor

Baltimore, MD, August 6, 2026 —

A 45-year-old man, previously serving as a Catholic Church deacon and teacher in Harford County, Maryland, has been arrested and faces charges related to the solicitation of a minor. The suspect has been charged with two counts of sexual solicitation of a minor.

Authorities report that the alleged solicitation occurred through communication with an undercover detective who was posing as a 15-year-old boy. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement officials stated that they believe there may be additional victims.

In response to the charges, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has issued a statement. According to the Archdiocese, the suspect’s faculties have been removed, and he has been suspended from both his ministry and his employment. This suspension is pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation into the allegations.

The suspect’s former roles as a deacon and teacher in Harford County indicate a prior connection to the community and its educational and religious institutions. Further details regarding the timeline of his service and the specific locations of his ministry and employment were not immediately available.

The investigation is being conducted by law enforcement, and the Archdiocese is cooperating with authorities. The status of the legal proceedings against the suspect will be determined as the case progresses through the justice system.

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