Police arrest man in Springdale rape

Police are seeking the public’s help to find a man wanted for questioning in a sexual assault that occurred this afternoon near Thomas Street and Huntsville Avenue.
Police are seeking the public’s help to find a man wanted for questioning in a sexual assault that occurred this afternoon near Thomas Street and Huntsville Avenue.

SPRINGDALE -- Shawn Drake, 37, was arrested in connection to a sexual assault Wednesday, Springdale Police Department spokesman Derek Hudson said.

Hudson said Drake was arrested on charges of rape, parole violation and unrelated warrants.

Hudson said a sexual assault occurred near Thomas Street and Huntsville Avenue. Police identified Drake as a suspect and said he was driving a 1987 red Toyota pickup with antique tags M1396.

Drake was arrested Wednesday evening and is being held at the Washington County jail.

NW News on 05/04/2017

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