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ALLEGED CHILD RAPIST ADDED
TO U.S MARSHALS
15 MOST WANTED LIST
$25,000 Reward Offered in Capture of Former Law Enforcement Officer
Washington, D.C. - Accused child
molester Kenneth John Freeman, 44, has been
added to the United States Marshals Service’s list of 15 Most Wanted
Fugitives. Freeman is wanted on multiple counts of child rape in the first
degree, as well as federal charges of manufacturing, possessing, and
distributing child pornography. Freeman, a former reserve deputy sheriff
with the Benton County, WA Sheriff’s Office, is accused of videotaping and
photographing some of his sexual offenses for distribution.
“The danger this individual poses to the
general public and young children is alarming,” said Marshals Service
Director John F. Clark. “By adding him to our list of 15 most wanted, we can
increase the pressure on this fugitive and use our vast network of fugitive
task forces to bring Freeman to justice.”
Freeman was first arrested in Richland, WA,
on three counts of first degree sexual assault of a child in November, 2005.
He was released on a $50,000 bond and later fled after additional charges
were filed against him. He failed to show for a scheduled court hearing in
Richland on March 23, 2006, and has not been seen since.
Due to his extensive training with firearms,
his previous employment as a security guard and his former affiliation with
law enforcement, Freeman is believed to be armed and dangerous.
Freeman is a 44-year-old white male who weighs 250 pounds and is 6 feet, 2
inches tall. He has hazel eyes and brown hair. Freeman is a bodybuilder
whose weight fluctuates and he may frequent gyms and health clubs. He is
also very computer literate and capable of building and programming his own
computer.
"Dangerous fugitives such as this are given
the highest priority by the Marshals Service because of thier potential to
harm other innocent citizens while they remain at large," said Art Roderick,
Assistant Director of the U.S. Marshals Investigative Services Division. “We
will use all of the resources at our disposal.”
There is a $25,000 reward being offered for
information leading to his arrest, and all inquiries remain confidential.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals
Service office, or call the Marshals’ 24 hour phone line at 1-800-336-0102.
U.S. Marshals are the nation’s primary
fugitive hunting organization and capture more federal fugitives each year
than all other law enforcement agencies combined. For more information, go
to www.usmarshals.gov.
Wanted
Poster for Kenneth Freeman
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