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Homeless man allegedly kidnapped and raped 15-year-old girl in Seattle — and had 28 previous arrests, 13 convictions
May 13, 2026
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Seattle residents are asking why a career criminal with 28 arrests and 13 convictions was allowed to walk the streets before allegedly kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl.Joshua V. Kowalczewski, 36, allegedly lured the girl from a school bus stop in the Northgate neighborhood and dragged her into nearby woods, where he sexually assaulted her.Kowalczewski was allowed to enter Seattle's 'Drug Prosecution Alternative' diversion program just one week before he allegedly raped the teenage girl.He was later captured when firefighters saw him defecating on the sidewalk after he burned clothing that was connected to the attack, according to police.The man was charged with first-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping.A judge set Kowalczewski's bail at 1 million after prosecutors argued he was a threat to public safety given his criminal past.
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