Washington State Police Hold Man In Rape

Last updated Monday, August 25, 2008 7:12 PM CDT in News

By THE MORNING NEWS

    A man is in custody awaiting extradition from Washington state to face a felony rape charge from the Bella Vista Police Department.

    Travis Fredrickson, 36, is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl over a two-year period, police said. He was staying at the family's Bella Vista home, Detective Barb Shrum said.

    Bella Vista police issued a warrant for his arrest on Aug. 20 and Washington state police pulled him over in traffic two days later, Shrum said.

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    recross1 wrote on Aug 26, 2008 8:29 AM:

    " Oh my God,will someone PLEASE tell me WHY there are so many child molestors and rapists in NW Arkansas?
    It seems like every other day another one is arrested.Is it something in the water or what???This is crazy,this is our children these perverts are attacking,a message needs to be sent,a VERY VERY STERN message,if we catch you here you will PAY DEARLY and painfully!Ok I shouldnt put the painful part but I am just so sick of seeing this every single day it seems.Something has to be done to stop this sickness,what ever it takes! "

    tootsie wrote on Aug 26, 2008 5:22 PM:

    " I agree. This kind of stuff should not be tolerated. Punish this to the fullest extent. Life in jail and NO parole. No exceptions. Who do they think they are. Oh wait, he will be out on bail, go to prison and get an early parole and do it again. That is the usual. "

    MarkTheNarc wrote on Aug 26, 2008 6:24 PM:

    " My opinion? If convicted lock 'em up & throw away the key! The recidivism rate (same or similar offense happening again) is well over 90% when it comes to child molestors. "


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