Fugitive Sex Offender Located in Polk County 
Polk County sheriff’s Office and North Carolina Probation Officers located Chad Hunt a known sex offender, who had absconded from Rutherford County.
Information was obtained that lead Law Enforcement to a home located on Screven’s Road in Tryon.
Chad Hunt was located and taken into custody without incident.
Chad Hunt is currently charged with the following: Failure to report change of address, Driving while license revoked, Misdemeanor larceny, Probation Violation and Failure to Appear.
Chad Hunt was turned over to Rutherford County to be transported to Rutherford County Jail.
Bond for Chad Hunt was set at $24,000 secure.
Address/Location
Polk County NC
Government Complex Dr
Columbus, NC 28722
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-894-3001
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP POLKNC followed by your message, to 888777
