Sex Offender Recaptured After Child Incident | Indianapolis News

A registered sex offender in Anderson, Indiana, is back behind bars after allegedly attacking a six-year-old girl with an object while she was in a shopping cart—then fleeing the scene. The 40-year-old, William Rothel, has a prior criminal record involving a child and a screwdriver, which led to a plea deal and prison time. This new incident, occurring around 9:15 AM Thursday, left the girl with a minor puncture wound. Rothel is currently jailed in Madison County, with charges pending and no mugshot released. Authorities are investigating, and the case underscores the ongoing challenges in monitoring high-risk individuals and protecting communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7183e77bbbf231df