Mount Airy Man Arrested in Child Pornography Investigation
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FREDERICK, Md. (August 31, 2026)— The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Mount Airy man following an investigation into the solicitation and possession of child pornography.
On July 29, 2026, deputies responded to the 11700 block of Old National Pike in New Market after receiving information about suspected online criminal activity. Deputies made contact with Barry Strong, 66, of Mount Airy, and detectives subsequently initiated an investigation into the suspected possession and solicitation of child pornography.
On July 31, 2026, deputies executed a search warrant in the 12300 block of Catoctin View Drive in Mount Airy. Numerous electronic devices and storage media were recovered and submitted as evidence as part of the investigation.
On August 21, 2026, Strong was indicted by a Frederick County Grand Jury on one count of Solicitation of Child Pornography and 10 counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
On August 28, 2026, Strong was located and arrested. He was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center, where he was served with his arrest warrant.
Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Sergeant Redman at 301-600-1046.
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The FCSO Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Section works in partnership with the Frederick County Cyber Crimes Task Force with a mission to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute internet sexual predators who exploit children using the internet and technology, consistent with Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force standards and procedures.
The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy funded this project under subaward number ICAC-2027-0004. All points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of any State or Federal agency.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) is a full-service law enforcement agency, an arm of the court, and a keeper of offenders. In this regard, it exists to serve the more than 290,000 citizens of Frederick County with respect, fairness, and compassion. FCSO is committed to the prevention of crime; the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace and order; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees; and safekeeping of prisoners. The men, women, and officers of this office nurture public trust by holding themselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. The FCSO is located at 110 Airport Drive East, Frederick, MD, 21701. Visit www.frederickcosheriff.com for more information.
