Work release inmate charged with rape

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A Knox County work release inmate has been arrested for rape and other charges.

The Vincennes Police Department began the investigation on July 2nd alleging that 46-year-old Croydon A. Bowers was involved in an incident that happened at a Vincennes home while he was on work leave from work release.

The allegations led to a warrant and Bowers was arrested Thursday for criminal confinement,  strangulation, sexua battery and rape.

Bowers was held on $75,000 cash bond pending appearance in Knox Circuit Court.