Jun 06, 2023

Police: Kan. felon accused of multiple child sex crimes

Posted Jun 06, 2023 10:00 PM
William Eric Allen has previous convictions for drugs and Failure to remain at scene of accident resulting in Injury, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.
William Eric Allen has previous convictions for drugs and Failure to remain at scene of accident resulting in Injury, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

RENO COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged juvenile sex crimes.

On Tuesday, the Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations Division and Investigations Division arrested 55-year-old William Eric Allen of Hutchinson on requested charges that include: Indecent solicitation of a child to commit or submit to an unlawful sex act, Indecent solicitation of a child to enter a vehicle, building, room or secluded place, Electronic solicitation of a child 14-15 years of age. and Sexual exploitation of a child, according to a media release from the Hutchinson Police Department.

Allen is being held in the Reno County Jail in lieu of $250,000 bond. He has previous convictions for drugs and Failure to remain at scene of accident resulting in Injury, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.