Once again ex-Falls County Sheriff Ricky Scaman was arrested on sexual assault charges, but has been released on bond. According to a report from our news partners at KWTX, Ricky Scaman was arrested July 29 in Falls County on sex-related charges including sexual assault and official oppression. Get our free mobile app These charges are in addition to his previous charges from September 21, 2020, when he was arrested for felony assault on a public servant, sexual assault, and misdemeanor official oppression after an investigation by the Texas Rangers. Scaman was released on a personal recognizance bond and remained as Falls County Sheriff until his successor, Democrat Joe Lopez, was sworn into office in 2021.