Criminal Investigation Division
Child Abuse Unit - Sexual Abuse of a Minor (Arrest)
23-717507 & 23-717847
In May of 2023, the Anne Arundel County Police Department became aware of multiple sexual allegations against an Anne Arundel County Public School (AACPS) teacher. During the investigation, two students came forward advising Karl Houston Walls, a teacher at Northeast High School, had allegedly been sending sexually explicit text messages and photographs/videos. The suspect reportedly solicited child pornography from both victims and allegedly had sexual contact with them. Some of the acts and comments did occur on school property. In one of the incidents off school property, the suspect held a knife against one of the victims and asked if he should "use it." Charges were filed in both cases on July 5, 2023; Walls is currently in custody at Central Holding and Processing.
AACPS was notified upon receipt of the allegations, and they transferred Walls to a position where he had no contact with students pending the outcome of this investigation.
It is possible that there are additional victims who have not come forward. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the TipLine at 410-222-4700 or the Child Abuse Unit at 410-222-0306.
Charged:
Karl Houston Walls
27-year-old
Edgewater, Maryland
Charges:
23-717507
Rape Second Degree
Cause to Ingest Bodily Fluids
Perverted Practice
Sexual Solicitation of a Minor
Sex Abuse of a Minor
4th Degree Sex Offense-Person of Authority (4 counts)
2nd Degree Assault (3 counts)
23-717847
Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Injure
4th Degree Sex Offense - Person of Authority
2nd Degree Assault