Rebecca Wightman

By Zak Failla From Daily Voice

A 52-year-old Maryland woman who allegedly sexually abused a minor and filmed it has been arrested following an investigation, authorities announced.

Frederick resident Rebecca Wightman was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 14, by members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, who executed a search warrant in the 6900 block of Trout Lane amid an ongoing investigation into the assault of a minor.

During the investigation, deputies say that multiple electronic devices were seized from the Frederick home as evidence.

Wightman was arrested without incident and charged on a warrant with:

  • Sex abuse of a minor;
  • Third-degree sex offense;
  • Possession of child pornography;
  • Child pornography: filming a sexual act;
  • Child pornography: permit sex subject.

No details about Wightman's initial court appearance were released by the sheriff's office on Thursday afternoon.