Frederick Police Arrest Child Pornography Suspect

In September 2024, Detective DeWees of the Frederick Police Department began an investigation involving internet crimes against children (ICAC). The suspect in the investigation was identified as, Daniel Patrick Vandervossen.

During the investigation, Detective DeWees authored and was granted search and seizure warrants for Vandervossen's residence and vehicle. On October 16, 2024, members of the Frederick Police Department's Major Crimes Unit executed those search and seizure warrants, where evidence was collected.

Mr. Vandervossen was taken into custody and transported to the Frederick Count Adult Detention Center for processing. Mr. Vandervossen was seen by the district court commissioner and released on an unsecured $5,000 personal bond.

Charged:
Daniel Patrick Vandervossen (DOB: 09/20/1974)
900 block Camellia Court
Frederick, Maryland

Charges:Eleven (11) counts related to the possession of child pornography
(CJIS Code: 1-1756 ; Statue Code: CR 11 208)

This investigation was a coordinated effort between the Frederick Police Department and the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office.
The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy funded this project under sub award number, BJAG-2009-9000. All points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of any Maryland State office or agency.

Incident Type: Sex Offense
Incident Case Number: 2024-078244
Investigating Officer: Detective D. DeWees
Author of release: Sgt. Scott Grigsby