Troopers arrested William Gomes, 41, of Elkridge, Md. Gomes is listed on the university’s website as the acting director, enterprise software engineering.
He is charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography, 3 counts of distribution of child pornography and one count creating a computer image of an apparent child engaged in sexual conduct.
Gomes was transported to the Howard County Department of Corrections for processing.
Beginning in February, police initiated an online investigation into the possession and distribution of child pornography online.
A preliminary forensic review of his electronic devices seized at the scene revealed multiple child pornography files, police said.Â
University of Maryland officials say Gomes has worked at the university since 2004. He is currently on administrative leave pending further investigation and has no access to University technology, networks, or accounts.
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