The Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Special Victims Unit, arrested Tony Ray Malbrough, 44 of Indian Head, on Jan. 18, charging him with multiple counts of sexual child abuse and sex offenses in connection with incidents that occurred at his private residence in Indian Head. At the time of the abuse, Malbrough was a pastor at a church in Charles County.  

On Jan. 18, at 10:20 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers received a call in which a 14-year-old boy reported he had been sexually abused by Marlbrough while receiving music lessons at Marlbrough’s residence. Detectives learned the abuse occurred on multiple occasions over a period of years and involved other children known to the victim. Those victims were contacted and confirmed they, too, had been abused.  

Malbrough was charged with second-degree child abuse, third-degree sex offense, fourth-degree sex offense, and possession of child pornography. He was remanded to the Charles County Detention Center with a $500,000 bond.    

Based on this information and other leads in the case, detectives believe there may be additional victims. Investigators are encouraging parents to speak with their children about this matter and to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (301) 609-6558 if they have additional information. The investigations are conducted in a discreet manor and the identity of the victims or potential victims will not be disclosed.