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The victim, a girl under the age of 10, was identified as his former student. Police say she sent pictures of herself to her teacher, 44, upon his request.
LANDOVER HILLS, Md. — A teacher at Cooper Lane Elementary School is in police custody, facing numerous charges, including sexually abusing a former student and possession of child pornography.
Mark Cobb, 44, of Bowie was arrested Monday after police conducted a search of his home, finding evidence relevant to the case.
On Sunday, detectives with the Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit were made aware of a child under the age of 10, and a former student of Cobb's, who claimed to be a victim of sexual abuse. Investigators say Cobb is accused of texting with the child between June 2023 and August 2024. During this time, he asked the girl for, and received, sexually inappropriate photos of herself.
Cobb is charged with sexual abuse of a minor, nine counts of possession of child pornography and possession of child pornography with the intent to promote and distribute.
At this time, detectives have not discovered any additional victims at the school but urge anyone with information relevant to this case to call CVAA detectives at 301-772-4930.
WUSA9 has reached out for a statement from the elementary school, we are waiting to hear back.
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