Police: WNC man wanted on forcible sex offense charge arrested in Texas

The Brevard Police Department in North Carolina has confirmed the arrest of a suspect wanted for a forcible sex offense charge in Texas. Ralph Eugene Frady, 68, faces charges for a second-degree forcible sexual offense, allegedly committed against a person with mental disabilities.

Police were alerted to the sexual offenses around October 30, 2024, and an investigation ensued. Detectives from the Brevard Police Department identified Frady as a suspect, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant on February 10.

Subsequently, law enforcement reported that Frady fled the area but was apprehended during a traffic stop in Texas by the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office. He is currently awaiting transport back to Brevard.

Authorities are urging anyone with additional information regarding the incidents to reach out to Lieutenant Ralph Cobb at the Brevard Police Criminal Investigative Section by calling (828) 883-2212.