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Police arrested a 46-year-old man on September 12 at a Seattle encampment on suspicion of first-degree child molestation and first-degree kidnapping with sexual motivation.

A King County judge found probable cause for the charges, setting his bail at $750,000.

King County prosecutors anticipate receiving a felony case referral from police by September 17 to make a charging decision.

SEATTLE - Seattle police arrested a 46-year-old man on Sept. 12 at a Mount Baker encampment in connection with the alleged kidnapping and molestation of a 5-year-old girl.

During a first-appearance court hearing on Sept. 13, King County prosecutors argued there was probable cause for the arrest on investigation of first-degree child molestation and first-degree kidnapping with sexual motiva

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