July 6, 2023
Dear Northeast High Families and Staff:
Accompanying this letter is a news release from the Anne Arundel County Police Department detailing
charges placed against one of our teachers, Karl Walls. I am writing to let you know of some information
related to this case so that you can have accurate information to convey to your students and understand the
resources available.
It is important for you to understand that Mr. Walls was reassigned from his position as a teacher by our
school system in May, when we received the initial allegation. Pending the outcome of the police
investigation, Mr. Walls has been in a position in which he has had no contact with children.
We have been working with police since the day of the initial allegation and, to the best of our ability, have
also been supporting the students in involved this case. Though school is out for the summer, we have
resources available to support any students who have been impacted by this matter or who have a need to
discuss their feelings. Should your student need these resources, please call the school and we can make those
arrangements for you.
As you will see below, police are asking anyone with more information about this case or potential other
cases to contact the Police Department’s TipLine at 410-222-4700 or the Child Abuse Unit at 410-222-0306.
If you have any information to share about this case, I urge you to contact police as soon as possible.
Thank you for everything you do for your student and our school.
Sincerely,
Jason Williams
Principal
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6 de julio de 2023
Estimadas familias y personal de la Secundaria Northeast:
Acompañando esta carta hay un comunicado de prensa del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Anne
Arundel detallando los cargos presentados contra uno de nuestros maestros, Karl Walls. Les escribo para
informarles de algunos detalles relacionados con este caso para que puedan tener la información precisa
para transmitir a sus estudiantes y entender los recursos disponibles.
Es importante que entienda que el Sr. Walls fue reasignado de su puesto de maestro por nuestro sistema
escolar en mayo, cuando recibimos la primera denuncia. A la espera del resultado de la investigación
policial, el Sr. Walls ha estado en un puesto en el que no ha tenido contacto con estudiantes.
Hemos colaborado con la policía desde el día de la denuncia inicial y, dentro de nuestras posibilidades,
también hemos apoyado a los estudiantes implicados en este caso. Aunque las clases no estén en curso,
disponemos de recursos para ayudar a los estudiantes que hayan sido afectados por esta situación o que
necesiten hablar de sus sentimientos. Si su estudiante necesita estos recursos, por favor llame a la escuela
y podemos establecer esos arreglos para usted.
Como verán a continuación, la policía pide a cualquier persona que tenga más información sobre este caso
o sobre otros posibles casos que contacte a la línea de denuncias del Departamento de Policía al 410-222-
4700 o a la Unidad de Abuso Infantil al 410-222-0306. Si tienen alguna información que compartir sobre
este caso, les insto a que se pongan en contacto con la policía lo antes posible.
Gracias por todo lo que hacen por su estudiante y nuestra escuela.
Atentamente,
Jason Williams
Director
JW/bm
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Anne Arundel County Police Department
Steuart Pittman, County Executive
Amal E. Awad, Chief of Police
8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108
Media Release
July 6, 2023
Contact:
Director of Media Relations: Lt. Jacklyn Davis
Public Information Officers:
Mr. Marc Limansky / Cpl. Chris Anderson
Office: 410-222-8700
After 4 p.m. and on weekends/holidays, contact the on-call PIO at 410-222-8505
Booking photos are property of the Jennifer Road Detention Center.
To request a booking photo, please call 410-222-7154.
Suspects/Arrested/Charged individuals and persons of interest are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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.
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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
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If you have information about any criminal activity or threat to public safety, please
call the Anne Arundel County Police TipLine at 410-222-4700. If it is a time sensitive
issue call 410-222-8610. Report suspicious activity online using this form.
Visit the Anne Arundel County Police Department website
Anne Arundel County Police | 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108
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