Tyler Degiacomo, former Montgomery County substitute teacher, arrested and charged with child trafficking and child sexual abuse

SPRINGFIELD TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — A former Montgomery County substitute teacher has been arrested on child trafficking and child sex abuse charges.

Police said Tyler Degiacomo, 33, of Oreland, was also a school volunteer, umpire and baseball coach in Springfield Township, Montgomery County.

In March 2024, a concerned parent reported to police that she found child sexual abuse material on her daughter's phone that had been sent to a man in his 30s allegedly named “Tyler “.

Police said they were able to identify Degiacomo through their investigation.

After executing multiple search warrants and conducting digital forensic examinations of electronic devices, authorities were able to identify four victims.

Two of the victims are minors from Montgomery County, with whom Degiacomo was allegedly involved sexually and in the production of transmission of child sexual abuse material. Another victim is in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, where Degiacomo allegedly exchanged money for child pornography. The fourth victim is in Houston County, Alabama, and police say Degiacomo coerced the victim into sending him child sexual abuse material.

Investigators say Degiacomo contacted each victim on TikTok, Snapchat or both.

Police said they were searching for other possible victims.

Degiacomo was arraigned Saturday and his bond was set at $500,000 cash. He was remanded to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

His preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 11.

Anyone who may be a victim or has more information about Degiacomo is asked to contact Detective Stephen Craig at (215) 836-1601 x 1232.