Authorities report a Pocahontas man was arrested and charged with rape and incest according to court affidavits.
On Tuesday, Aug. 29th a judge in Randolph County found probable cause to charge Raymond Hostetler, age 67, of Pocahontas with rape and incest.
According to records, on February 22nd officers conducted an interview with the victim who told officers that Raymond Hostetler had began molesting her from a young age, describing numerous encounters where Hostetler allegedly sexually assaulted the victim.
The victim also described an incident that she reported in 2010 stating she did not disclose any information stating she was “coerced to not speak during her interview,” according to court documents.
Hostetler was released on August 30th after posting bond.