Man Arrested for Rape of 70-Year-Old Woman

(Mansfield, Ohio) A 48-year-old ex-convict, William Bounds, was arrested on Christmas Eve for allegedly raping and robbing a 70-year-old woman at knifepoint.

The rape allegedly occurred last week (Dec. 19) at the woman's apartment.

According to Mansfield Police Capt. Marijan Grogoza, officers have been single-minded about catching Bounds.

"Afternoon watch got tips about his whereabouts, but they couldn't catch up with him," she said. "Every time we got close, he'd be gone. Night watch finally got an anonymous tip that led them to him. We are so glad that we got this guy and locked him up. Merry Christmas, Mansfield, from the patrol bureau."

Grogoza said officers chased Bounds all day Sunday.

"We almost got him on Greenlawn (Avenue) that day. Our dogs tracked him, but he was gone when we got there," she said. "Our shifts really wanted this guy, but he was pretty difficult to find. We appreciate the citizens who helped put him behind bars."

Grogoza said Bounds also was caught with a bag of marijuana.

Lt. John Wendling said that during the attack, Bounds allegedly had a knife and threatened to kill the woman.

Bounds previously served 21 years in a Massachusetts prison for rape. He now faces rape and burglary charges.

One might conclude that Bounds wasn't properly rehabilitated during his 21 years in prison.