Asheville Police Department detectives charged Juan Jose Bernal-Ramirez, 62, of Asheville, with first-degree statutory sex offense and two counts of indecent liberties with a minor, according to a news release from the department. All three charges equate to felonies under Chapter 14 of North Carolina General Statutes.

The Asheville Police Department commended the brave survivor who came forward, enabling investigators to revisit and ultimately resolve this case. Officials are encouraging anyone

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Asheville police seek a one-legged sex offense suspect wanted in a cold case. Juan Jose Bernal-Ramirez, 62, is charged with first-degree statutory sex offense and two counts of indecent liberties with a minor. The case, initially reported in 2016, had gone cold but was reopened after new evidence emerged.