Outstanding work by Special Victims Detective Jonathan Sharp led to the arrest of rape suspect Frank Cabrera, 41, of Hendersonville. Cabrera was identified through investigative efforts and a private license plate reader as the alleged perpetrator of the May 26 aggravated rape, burglary, and theft of a woman he met at a bar on Elysian Fields Road.
The female victim reported that Cabrera followed her to her apartment complex and entered her apartment without permission. Inside, he proceeded to grope and sexually assault her, only stopping when the victim choked him with a charging cable. After being forced out of the apartment, Cabrera re-entered by force, stole the victim’s purse containing her car keys, and subsequently stole her vehicle.
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The stolen vehicle was later recovered at a gas station where Cabrera was captured on surveillance footage fleeing to a nearby store. The arrest was made possible through a coordinated effort between the Hendersonville Police Department and Violent Crimes Detectives, leading to Cabrera’s detention at his home on Gatone Drive.
Cabrera has been booked on multiple outstanding warrants including aggravated rape, sexual battery, aggravated burglary, vehicle theft, and theft. He is currently held on a $137,000 bond.
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Police Seize Firearms and Drugs on Napoleon Street
In a coordinated operation, North Precinct officers and Specialized Investigations detectives arrested seven individuals at a short-term rental on Napoleon Street, seizing six firearms and various narcotics. John Topaco, a convicted felon, attempted to flee but was apprehended along with a backpack containing drugs and a pistol. The 16-year-old female was found with a stolen firearm. All individuals face multiple drug and gun possession charges.