Carter G. Woodson HS Band Director Arrested On Child Exploitation Charges

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — A band director at Carter G. Woodson High School has been arrested on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and soliciting a minor after school officials reported concerns about alleged inappropriate conduct toward a student, according to Fairfax County Police.

Aaron Morgan, 38, of Fairfax, was arrested Thursday, Nov. 12, at his residence following an investigation by detectives assigned to the Fairfax County Police Department's Child Exploitation Unit.

Morgan faces five counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and one count of solicitation of a minor. He is being held without bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, police said.

Court records filed Friday, Nov. 13, provide additional information about the six felony charges against Morgan, including alleged offense dates spanning September through November.

Five cases filed in Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court involve charges related to the alleged production of child sexual abuse material under Virginia Code Section 18.2-374.1. Three list Sept. 11 as the alleged offense date, while the remaining two list Sept. 19 and Oct. 26.

A sixth case, filed in Fairfax County General District Court, charges Morgan with a computer-related sexual offense involving a minor under Virginia Code Section 18.2-374.3(B). The alleged offense date is Nov. 11.

The court records describe the five child sexual abuse material charges as production-related offenses, while Fairfax County Police described them as possession charges in a news release issued Friday. The reason for the difference was not immediately clear.

Morgan is scheduled for a bond hearing Monday, Nov. 16, at 9 a.m., in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. A preliminary hearing in those five cases is scheduled for Feb. 25, 2027, at 10 a.m.

A separate preliminary hearing on the computer-related charge is scheduled for Feb. 1, 2027, at 2 p.m., in Fairfax County General District Court.

Court records identify Benjamin Griffitts as Morgan's attorney. Morgan remained in custody as of Friday afternoon.

Investigation Began With School District Report

The investigation began Tuesday, Nov. 10, when Fairfax County Public Schools notified police about allegations involving a band director's inappropriate conduct toward a student.

Detectives with the department's Major Crimes Bureau took over the investigation and identified Morgan, the band director at Carter G. Woodson High School, as the person involved.

Investigators executed multiple search warrants and discovered electronic evidence of child sexual abuse material associated with Morgan, police said.

Morgan has worked for Fairfax County Public Schools for 10 years. He has been suspended without pay following the allegations, according to the police department.

Police did not provide additional details about the allegations involving the student or indicate whether investigators had identified other potential victims.

Victim specialists with the police department's Victim Services Division have been assigned to provide resources and assistance to those affected by the investigation.

Police Seek Information About Possible Additional Incidents

Detectives are asking anyone with information about Morgan or other potentially related incidents to contact the department's Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 4.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Fairfax County Crime Solvers, the P3 Tips app or by calling 866-411-8477.

The charges against Morgan are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.