Sex Offender Arrest Near Mars Hill Elementary Sparks Safety Talk
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-19T12:56:45.831Z
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Location: Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina, Florida
Registered sex offender arrested near Mars Hill Elementary. Deputies acted swiftly to ensure student safety. Community reassured. Read more.
Madison County -- May 19, 2026: Madison County deputies swiftly responded to the presence of a registered sex offender near Mars Hill Elementary School, taking a 78-year-old man into custody and reassuring the community about student safety. The rapid law enforcement action followed reports that the individual was on or near the school campus while students were present.The suspect, identified as Manuel Cavazos, 78, was arrested in Madison County. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office
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