He was taken into custody earlier this week.
Nicholas Stouter (Photo from the Frederick Count Sheriff’s Office)
Frederick, Md (KM) A Thurmont man is charged with 37 counts of possession of child pornography. Nicholas Stouter, 45, was taken into custody this week..
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a tip on April 22 from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about suspected child sexual abuse material linked to an on line account. Authorities say further investigation led to Stouter as a suspect.
On Wednesday, May 14rh, a search warrant was served on Stouter’s home in the 200 block of Westview Drive in Thurmont. The Sheriff’s Office says multiple electronic devices were confiscated for further analysis.
Stouter was arrested at the scene. He was taken to the Adult Detention Center where he’s being held without bond.
By Kevin McManus