FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 1, 2024

CONTACT

Aric Mitchell
info@fortsmithpd.org
479-709-5000

FSPD ARREST RELEASE

Sean Robert Schiemann, 49, arrested in connection to sexual assault, Internet stalking, possession of child sexual abuse materials

Fort Smith, AR - On Friday, May 31, the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) was contacted by law enforcement officials from the State of California regarding an investigation involving a 15-year-old female who had been engaged in an online relationship with a 49-year-old male.

The male, identified as Sean Robert Schiemann, had purchased a plane ticket for the juvenile and flown her to Arkansas, where they believed the two might still be. FSPD personnel, in collaboration with U.S. Marshals, initiated an investigation to locate both the juvenile and Schiemann. They determined that Schiemann had picked up the juvenile at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) before transporting her to Fort Smith.

Schiemann and the juvenile were located at Schiemann's residence in Fort Smith. Schiemann was transported to headquarters, where he was interviewed. Following the interview, Schiemann was placed under arrest and transported to the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center on charges of Sexual Assault 4th Degree, Internet Stalking of a Child, and two counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.

The investigation is ongoing, with FSPD continuing to gather evidence and statements related to the incident. Coordination with authorities in California is underway to address further potential charges against Schiemann. Additionally, appropriate support and resources are being provided for the juvenile, including contacting child protective services and her family in California.

We would like to thank our investigators, law enforcement partners in California, and the U.S. Marshals for their work in ensuring the safe recovery of the juvenile and the apprehension of the suspect.

Sean Schiemann, 49