A 74-year-old voice instructor in Bethesda was arrested on 10 counts of possessing child pornography Thursday, according to state police officials. Charles Victor Kopfstein-Penk has for years taught voice and flute out of his home studio. Charles Kopfstein-Penk (Maryland State Police)In February, investigators from the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force discovered “a person online actively pursuing the receipt of child pornography,” police officials said in a statement. A “preliminary forensic review” of the devices revealed child pornography, according to the state police who gave no further details. Officials said Kopfstein-Penk taught students of all ages from his home.

Source: Washington Post May 24, 2019 11:53 UTC