The Harford County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Dennis Jutras, 61, of Aberdeen, following an undercover investigation into the online solicitation of minors. The investigation began on May 7, 2026, when a detective, posing as a 15-year-old boy, was contacted by a suspect on a social media platform.

During the online interactions, the suspect, later identified as Jutras, initiated a conversation with the undercover detective. Jutras identified himself as an educator with Baltimore City Public Schools. Further investigation revealed that he had taught at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute for many years before becoming an administrator within the Baltimore City school system. Jutras initiated conversations that were sexually charged, intimate, and included inappropriate sexual photos with what he believed was a 15-year-old boy.

The Detective, continuing to pose as the teen, arranged a meeting with Jutras at a park in Harford County. Jutras arrived at the location and was taken into custody without incident. He is currently being held without bail at the Harford County Detention Center.

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone who may have been victimized by Dennis Jutras, or who has information relevant to this case, to come forward. Community cooperation is vital to ensuring public safety and supporting the ongoing investigation. Parents and guardians are reminded of the importance of discussing online safety with children, encouraging open communication about their digital activities, and reinforcing that they should never share personal information or meet in person with someone they have only encountered online.

While an arrest has been made, detectives are continuing their investigation. No further information is being released at this time. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective Sergent with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 410-836-5428.