WKRN Channel 2 News
Posted: Sep 14, 2011 12:26 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 14, 2011 02:29 PM CDT
Herman Sowell Jr. was arrested midday Wednesday in Antioch.NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A 45-year-old man wanted on charges he raped a teenage girl was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Antioch.
Authorities located Herman Sowell Jr. at the Mapco gas station on the corner of Hickory Hollow Boulevard and Bell Road around Noon and took him into custody without incident.
Sowell is accused for having inappropriate contact with a 15-year-old girl.
The alleged incident is believed to have occurred late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.
Officials were notified of the incident just after 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Officers said Sowell cooperated during the arrest despite previously saying he was armed with a weapon.
A weapon was not found.
Police told Nashville's News 2 that Sowell will at least be charged with rape and possibly other charges. Police said he knew his alleged victim.
Sowell has an extensive criminal history, including 78 charges or convictions including domestic violence and theft, among other charges.
Metro police assisted with the arrest.
