LA MARQUE – The La Marque Police Department said it arrested two people Oct. 30 following an investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse.

According to the department, the investigation began in early October 2026 after the alleged victim disclosed the abuse. Police said La Marque detectives served search warrants and gathered statements.

Detectives located and arrested Warren Ralph and Jessica Ralph, the department said.

Warren Ralph is charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 or disabled individual, a first-degree felony. His bond was set at $250,000, according to police.

Jessica Ralph is charged with knowingly failing to make a required report of child abuse, a Class A misdemeanor. Her bond was set at $7,500, according to police.

The department thanked the Galveston Police Department for its assistance in locating and arresting the two.