When confronted, Hinson got into a physical altercation with the 18-year-old and then left the room, police said.
DOVER, DE (DNTV): The Dover Police Department has arrested James Hinson, 34, of Wilmington, for rape and additional charges following an incident that occurred early Friday morning.
Police said their investigation began when they received a call that a man named James had touched a 12-year-old female of Dover inappropriately in a room at the Days Inn.
Officers responded to the room police said, and contacted an 18-year-old of female of Magnolia and the 12-year-old, who told the officers that Hinson had sexually assaulted the 12-year-old two times inside of the hotel room.
Hinson was caught by the 18-year-old and when she confronted him, Hinson got into a physical altercation with her and then left the room. Officers were able to obtain a physical description of Hinson from the victims and began to search the area., police said.
While searching, police say, patrol officers located Hinson nearby and took him into custody without incident. Hinson provided a false name when he was taken into custody and he was found in possession of 7.3 grams of cocaine, 23 grams of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Hinson was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned. Hinson was committed to SCI on $136, 250 cash bail for Rape Second Degree (2x), Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Possession with the Intent to Deliver Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine in a Tier 1 Quantity, Offensive Touching, Criminal Impersonation, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
