(Abingdon, Maryland | October 16, 2018) – An Abingdon man was indicted after a Harford County
Child Advocacy Center investigation developed evidence supporting charges of possession of child
pornography.

The defendant is identified as John Doran, 67, of Abingdon, MD.

Investigators became involved after a tip from a concerned citizen led to a search and seizure warrant
at Doran’s residence. During the search, investigators made contact with Doran who admitted to
possession of child pornography. Investigators also recovered items of personal electronics and other
evidence from Doran’s residence.

Doran is believed to have worked as a dentist in Delaware from the 1980s through the early 2000s.
On October 16th Doran was indicted by the Grand Jury for Harford County on five counts of
possession of child pornography. Doran was taken into custody on October 18th and on October 19th
was released on bond awaiting trial.

Anyone with information relating to Doran or this investigation is encouraged to contact the CAC.