Jun 06, 2023

Hutchinson man arrested for juvenile sex crimes

Posted Jun 06, 2023 8:28 PM
William Eric Allen was arrested on four charges related to juvenile sex crimes. [Photo: Hutchinson Police Department.]
William Eric Allen was arrested on four charges related to juvenile sex crimes. [Photo: Hutchinson Police Department.]

Hutchinson Police Department

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man was arrested for juvenile sex crimes on June 6. 

According to the Hutchinson Police Department, the Special Operations Division and Investigations Division arrested William Eric Allen, 55.

His charges 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.

Sexual exploitation of a child. 

Allen is being held in the Reno County Jail in lieu of $250,000 bond.

This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this case or any crime is asked to contact Reno County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, use the P3Tips App on smartphone, or call the Hutchinson Police Department at (620) 694-2816. Any further inquiries about this case may be directed to the Reno County District Attorney’s Office.

All suspects are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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