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Catawba County Man Charged With Rape Of Child

April 24, 2025 By Richard C. Gilbert

Silvero Zavala-Valle

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office arrested 51-year old Silvero Zavala-Valle of Catawba on Tuesday. He’s facing charges that include four counts of felony statutory sexual offense by an adult, and one count of felony statutory rape or sex offense when the defendant is at least six years older than the victim and three counts of indecent liberties with a child. Silvero-Zavala is being held in the Catawba County Detention Center without bond.

Photo: Catawba County Sheriff’s Office

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