Albemarle man accused of dozens of sex offenses captured in Virginia

ALBEMARLE, N.C. — The Albemarle Police Department said they have found and arrested a man who is facing 42 charges related to sex offenses in the city, including rape.

Police said 36-year-old Roberto Carlos Ayala committed the crimes over a span of 10 years.

They issued warrants for Ayala last week, and he was captured Wednesday in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Channel 9 is working to get more information about the crimes Ayala is accused of. No other details were released.

Ayala is awaiting extradition back to North Carolina.

Check back for updates on this developing story.