A Thurmont man faces multiple charges of alleged solicitation of a minor, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.
Authorities from the sheriff’s office Internet Crimes Against Children Division began investigating 27-year-old Travis Peters after receiving a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Detectives carried out a search warrant at Peters’ home and seized multiple electronic devices.
Peter was charged with three counts of sexual solicitation of a minor, two counts of soliciting child pornography, and three counts of distributing obscene matter to a minor.
Detectives said the case remains active while they are trying to determine if there are other victims. Anyone with information are asked to call 301-600-1046.