A 48-year-old man is jailed after allegations of rape, kidnapping and aggravated battery were made against him.
It started with Reno County Sheriff’s Officers being dispatched to the report of a disturbance in Nickerson. When they arrived, they made contact with the victim who reported that she been battered by her boyfriend, Woodson Crable. She reports that Crable forced her into the backseat of his vehicle to take her to Hutch.
Crable left the residence and a deputy located him where he was taken into custody.
The victim also told investigators that starting Wednesday night and then through the early morning hours on Thursday, she has been battered and sexually assaulted by Crable. She also reports he would not allow her to leave. This allegedly at a location here in Hutchinson.
Even though part of the crime occurred in Hutchinson, the investigation was started by the Sheriff’s Department, so they also did the investigative work in Hutchinson.
Crable made a court appearance Friday morning where he was told of the potential charges and then asked for a reduction of his bond. But, District Attorney Keith Schroeder argued against it stating that he believes the defendant had been convicted of bank robbery, however couldn’t find any information on the conviction. It turns out that robbery occurred while Crable was a juvenile. Schroeder did indicate that he does have other misdemeanor convictions and thought the bond of 160-thousand was appropriate. But, Magistrate Judge Randy McEwen thought a reduction would be in order and reduced it to 100-hundred thousand dollars.
Crable will be back in court for a status hearing next Wednesday to see of the state has filed formal charges.