Bowie Man Charged with Child Porn Possession and Distribution

26-year-old Braeden E. Swisher faces multiple counts after police investigation

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A 26-year-old man from Bowie, Maryland has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child pornography possession and distribution. The investigation began in October 2025 after Maryland State Police received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Troopers executed a search warrant at the suspect's residence and interviewed and arrested him without incident.

Why it matters

Crimes involving the exploitation of minors are a serious concern for law enforcement and the community. This case highlights the ongoing efforts to identify and prosecute individuals engaged in the possession and distribution of child pornography, which can have devastating impacts on victims.

The details

In October 2025, Maryland State Police received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the possession and viewing of child pornography. The investigation led police to identify Braeden E. Swisher, a 26-year-old resident of Bowie, Maryland, as the suspect. On Tuesday morning, troopers from the Maryland State Police Child Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant at Swisher's residence and interviewed and arrested him on the scene without incident.

  • In October 2025, Maryland State Police received a cybertip.
  • On Tuesday morning, troopers executed a search warrant and arrested the suspect.

The players

Braeden E. Swisher

A 26-year-old resident of Bowie, Maryland who was arrested and charged with multiple counts of child pornography possession and distribution.

Maryland State Police

The law enforcement agency that received the cybertip, conducted the investigation, and executed the search warrant leading to the arrest of the suspect.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The organization that provided the cybertip to Maryland State Police that initiated the investigation.

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What’s next

The suspect is expected to appear before a judge for a bail hearing in the coming days.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and prosecute individuals engaged in the exploitation of minors through the possession and distribution of child pornography, which remains a persistent and disturbing problem requiring vigilance and a strong response.