Rebecca Ferrer (Source: Cumberland Co. Sheriff's Office)
Manuel Ferrer (Source: Cumberland Co. Sheriff's Office)CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A woman in Cumberland County
was arrested for caring for a minor in her home, where a registered sex
offender lived.
According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, Rebecca
Ferrer, 58 of Fayetteville, knew her husband, Manuel Ferrer, 58, had a prior conviction
for a sex offense in New Jersey.
An investigation revealed the victim moved in and out of the
home several times between 2003 and 2012. The victim told authorities that
Ferrer and her husband told her to hide while deputies were at the home
conducting compliance checks.
The sheriff's office said the victim claimed she was abused
for nearly a decade by Manuel Ferrer.
Detectives arrested Manuel Ferrer Dec. 4 for 22 felony abuse
charges. Rebecca Ferrer was arrested Dec. 19.
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