Montco Substitute Teacher, Coach Trafficked And Abused Children: Cops
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — A Montgomery County substitute teacher and high school baseball coach has been arrested after police said he sexually abused and trafficked children. Tyler Degiacomo, 33, of Oreland, faces numerous charges in connection with at least four separate victims in Pennsylvania and Alabama. An investigation began in March after a parent found videos of children being sexually abused on her daughter's phone, police said. The images was sent by text to a "Tyler," who authorities said they later identified as Degiacomo. Police executed several search warrants and used digital forensic examinations to uncover Degiacomo's crimes. Degiacomo used social media apps like TikTok and SnapChat to make initial contact with his victims, police said. Two of the children are from Montgomery County, who Degiacomo sexually abused and created videos with, according to authorities.A third victim is from Clarion County in western Pennsylvania. Police said Degiacomo sent that child money to get the victim to send him child sexual abuse material. The fourth victim, from Houston County in Alabama, was coerced by Degiacomo into sending him videos, according to authorities. Degiacomo was arraigned on June 1 and charged with trafficking in minors, unlawful contact with a minor, sexual abuse of children, possession of child pornography, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, and related counts. Bail was set at $500,000 and he was booked at Montgomery County Correctional Facility. A preliminary hearing is set for June 11.An investigation is ongoing and police believe there could be more victims. If you have any information, contact Detective Stephen Craig at (215)836-1601, extension 1232.The article Montco Substitute Teacher, Coach Trafficked And Abused Children: Cops appeared first on Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA Patch.
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