Two Arrested in La Marque Child Sexual Abuse Investigation, One Charged With First-Degree Felony
LA MARQUE, Texas — Two people were arrested October 30, 2026, following a child sexual abuse investigation in La Marque, including a man charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child and a woman accused of failing to report suspected abuse.
The La Marque Police Department identified the suspects as Warren Ralph and Jessica Ralph.
According to police, the investigation began in early October after a victim disclosed allegations of sexual abuse.
La Marque detectives launched an investigation that included executing search warrants and gathering witness statements.
Warren Ralph Faces First-Degree Felony Charge
Following the investigation, detectives located and arrested Warren Ralph on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 or a disabled individual, a first-degree felony.
His bond was set at $250,000.
Jessica Ralph was arrested on a charge of knowingly failing to make a required report of child abuse, a Class A misdemeanor.
Her bond was set at $7,500.
Police did not specify the relationship between the two individuals.
Galveston Police Assist With Arrests
The La Marque Police Department credited the Galveston Police Department for assisting detectives in locating and apprehending the two suspects.
Both arrests were made October 30 following the investigation that began earlier in the month.
The La Marque Police Department said it remains committed to investigating allegations of child abuse and protecting vulnerable members of the community.
