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Maryland State Police Arrest Cecil County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Posted at 6:18 PM, Feb 16, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-16 18:18:32-05

(ELKTON, MD) – Troopers arrested and charged a Cecil County man early Tuesday morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography.

The suspect is identified as Jacob Rubinstein, 41, of Elkton, Maryland. Rubinstein is charged with seven counts of distribution of child pornography and 12 counts of possession of child pornography. He was transported to the Maryland State Police North East Barrack for processing.

Beginning in September, the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit conducted an investigation into the distribution and possession of child pornography online. The investigation led to the identification of the suspect and his residence in Cecil County.

On Tuesday morning, Maryland State Police, assisted by Homeland Security and Investigations, served a search warrant at the identified residence of the suspect. A preliminary forensic review of the suspect’s electronic devices revealed multiple child pornography files.

The Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit coordinates the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.