Maryland teacher arrested for sexual abuse of minor in Princess Anne barbershop

Maryland State Police arrested a 61-year-old man from Somerset County following an investigation into a reported sexual assault at a barbershop in Princess Anne earlier this month, FOX45 Baltimore reported.

The man, Maurice Cotton Sr., who is also a teacher at East Salisbury Elementary School, was charged with sexual abuse of a minor, second-degree assault, and a fourth-degree sexual offense, according to WBFF.

Maryland State Police's Criminal Enforcement Division – Eastern Region led the investigation, which began after officers received a report regarding the incident at the barbershop. The Somerset County State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed the case before charges were filed.

Cotton was arrested at 1 p.m. and is currently held without bond at the Somerset County Detention Center. Police are urging anyone with information or who believes they may have been victimized to contact Sgt. Jonathan Pruitt confidentially via email or phone.

This case directly affects the Baltimore regional area, including Somerset County and nearby communities, due to the involvement of a local elementary school teacher and the location of the incident in Princess Anne.