November 8, 2025 BRONX, NY A nightmare scenario unfolded in a Bronx apartment this week, culminating in the dramatic arrest of a 24-year-old man accused of holding a teenage girl captive and brutally raping her for nearly a day. William Credle, already facing charges and out on bail from a previous case, now stands accused of some of the most heinous crimes imaginable against a minor he met online.
This story is a chilling reminder of the dangers lurking online, and the NYPD is urgently pleading for any other potential victims to step forward.
Held Against Her Will: A Nearly 24-Hour Ordeal
The ordeal began after Credle allegedly connected with the 15-year-old New Jersey girl through the internet. Police report that once she was inside his Bronx apartment, she was a prisoner. Investigators detail a horrific sequence of events where Credle is accused of rape, unlawful imprisonment, and then allegedly escalating the abuse.
According to law enforcement sources, when the teen begged to leave, Credle allegedly refused, hid her tablet, and proceeded to rape her again while she cried for him to stop. The violence reportedly concluded with him punching her in the head.
GPS Trace Leads to Dramatic Rescue
The terrifying captivity ended thanks to the quick action of the girl's desperate parents. When they discovered their daughter was missing from her home, they initiated a GPS trace on her tablet. This digital lifeline led authorities directly to Hughes Avenue in the Bronx, where officers successfully arrested William Credle and, most importantly, rescued the victim.
Credle has been hit with serious charges, including rape, sexual abuse, and unlawful imprisonment.
Predator History: Out on Bail When He Allegedly Struck Again
What makes this case particularly alarming is Credle's criminal history. The NYPD has confirmed that the accused predator has a prior rap sheet that includes violent crimes and sex-related offenses. Shockingly, he was reportedly out on bail awaiting sentencing for a similar incident in Manhattan when authorities say he allegedly committed these new, brutal acts.
The fact that an individual with a history of these specific offenses was free while awaiting sentencing has raised serious questions about public safety.
