A Maryland teacher has been arrested on a charge of sexually abusing a former student, with police saying he obtained sexually explicit images of a girl under the age of 10.
Mark Cobb, 44, of Bowie, taught at Cooper Lane Elementary School in Landover Hills.
According to the Prince George’s County police, Cobb was texting with the young student between June 2023 and this August. During that time, Cobb asked for and received sexually inappropriate photos of the student, police said in a news release Tuesday.
Police said they were first made aware on Sunday of allegations against Cobb, who was arrested Monday after officers searched his home.
He’s charged with sexually abusing a minor, nine counts of possession of child sex abuse images, and another charge related to obtaining sexually inappropriate images.
Detectives have not discovered any more victims at the school, and they are asking anyone with information relevant to the case to call them at 301-772-4930. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online via Crime Solvers.
WTOP has reached out to Prince George’s County schools for comment. A spokesperson for the school district said a letter is being sent home to families and will be shared once available.
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