Hendersonville Man Faces Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child Charge

Henderson County -- News Release Henderson County Sheriff's Office: Henderson County- On Friday, January 31, 2025, the Criminal 

Investigations Division Major Crimes Unit charged

Bradley Scott Mast, age 56 of Hendersonville, with one count of Indecent Liberties with a Child. Following his arrest, Bradley Scott Mast appeared before a magistrate who issued a secured bond set at $25,000.

*Law Enforcement does not determine the conditions of release. Only a judicial official, such as a magistrate or judge, has the authority to set a bond or other conditions for release.

According to the NC General Statue§ 14-202.1(a)(1) A person is guilty of taking indecent liberties with children if, being 16 years of age or more and at least five years older than the child in question, he either: Willfully takes or attempts to take any immoral, improper, or indecent liberties with any child of either sex under the age of 16 years for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire. This offense is classified as a Class F felony.

Bradley Scott Mast

Editor's Note: A  criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.