SALISBURY, Md. — A Wicomico County man is facing serious charges following an investigation into online child sexual abuse material. Maryland State Police say the investigation began late last month when a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children flagged illegal content uploaded through the Kik messaging app. Authorities traced the activity to a Salisbury address using account details and digital records tied to an IP address and email.
On Tuesday, troopers executed a search warrant at a home in Salisbury and identified 23-year-old Zachary Walker as the alleged suspect. Investigators say digital evidence found during the search matched the data provided in the original tip. Walker was taken into custody and charged with five felony counts of distributing child pornography and five misdemeanor counts of possession. He is currently being held without bond. Each felony count carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years for first-time offenders, with longer penalties possible for repeat convictions.
