CALVERT COUNTY, Md. — Jared Michael Lemon, 43, of Owings, was convicted on Friday, May 10, 2024, of five counts of unlawful possession of child pornography. The conviction followed a trial in Calvert County Circuit Court before Judge Mark S. Chandlee.
Lemon’s case began in late 2022 when an acquaintance discovered disturbing images on Lemon’s cell phone. The acquaintance reported the findings to both the police and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Subsequently, members of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of the Maryland State Police obtained a search warrant for Lemon’s electronic devices.
A forensic examination of these devices uncovered 59 images depicting children under the age of 16 engaged in sexual conduct. Lemon was charged in connection with five of these images.
Sentencing is scheduled for July 29, 2024. Lemon faces up to 25 years in prison and a $12,500 fine.
At the time of the offense, Lemon was an active-duty officer with the U.S. Capitol Police Department. Following his indictment, Lemon was suspended from duty. Further disciplinary action is pending from the Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility.
The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Rebecca N. Cordero.
