Baltimore County Detention Center Employee Charged With Rape Of Juvenile

A Baltimore County Detention Center employee faces multiple counts of rape after allegedly having sex with a 13-year-old, police said Wednesday.

Police began investigating the allegations against Thomas Michael Mannion Jr. of the 100 block of Bourbon Court on Monday.

That evening, a neighbor allegedly saw the victim open a sliding glass door and enter the home where the 45-year-old Mannion rents a room. Believing the residence was being burglarized, police said the neighbor went over to assist the homeowner, who gave him permission to go to the basement to look for the burglar. Instead, the neighbor found Mannion nude in bed with the victim. The neighbor left and called police.

Mannion initially denied the allegation. Police believe it's the second time that Mannion has had sex with the juvenile, the first being early this year.

Included among the charges listed in online court records is an allegation he filmed the sexual conduct.

Mannion waived an attorney at his initial appearance Tuesday, and remains held without bond. A preliminary hearing is set for May 31.