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Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Fugitive

October 27, 2025 By Richard C. Gilbert

Eric Rowland Tappan Jr

The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted fugitive.

Eric Rowland Tappan, age 55, is wanted for failure to notify law enforcement of an address change as a registered sex-offender. His last known address was 82 West Jay Street, Taylorsville.

Tappan was convicted in 1994 for aggravated sexual assault in another state.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Tappan, contact the Sheriff’s Office at 828-632-2911 or Crimestoppers of Alexander County at 828-632-8555

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