BG man wanted on rape, sodomy charges captured after 18 years in Florida - WNKY News 40 Television

BG man wanted on rape, sodomy charges captured after 18 years in Florida - WNKY News 40 Television

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Bowling Green fugitive that has evaded law enforcement for nearly 18 years has been captured in Florida on charges that include rape and sodomy. According to Kentucky State Police public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, 49-year-old Donnie A. Phelps of Bowling Green has been arrested in Pinellas County, Florida on charges of first-degree rape, victim under 12, first-degree sodomy, victim under 12, and bail jumping. …

Kentucky man and fugitive arrested in Florida on 2007 rape, sodomy charges

A Bowling Green man charged with rape, sodomy and other charges is now in police custody after fleeing arrest for nearly 20 years.According to documents from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, 49-year-old Donnie Phelps of Bowling Green was arrested on April 29 in Largo, Florida on a Kentucky State Police fugitive warrant. Phelps was charged in 2007 on counts of: First degree rape of a victim under the age of 12 First degree sodomy of a victim…