Arkansas Couple Charged With Multiple Felonies in Alleged Child Abduction
An Arkansas couple, Brandon Lee Britten and Sierra Dawn Britten, are facing multiple felony charges, including rape, accomplice to rape, traveling for an unlawful sex act with a minor, and internet stalking of a child. They are accused of grooming…
Birmingham, AL, September 22, 2026 —
An Arkansas couple has been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses following an investigation into the alleged abduction of a 12-year-old girl from South Carolina. Brandon Lee Britten and Sierra Dawn Britten are facing charges that include rape, accomplice to rape, traveling for an unlawful sex act with a minor, and internet stalking of a child.
According to authorities, the Brittens are accused of grooming the minor online before abducting her. The investigation indicates that the couple subsequently transported the child from South Carolina to their residence in Independence County, Arkansas.
Law enforcement officials located the 12-year-old girl at the Brittens’ home. The child has since been found and reunited with her parents. The timeline for the grooming, abduction, and discovery of the child was not specified in the provided information.
The specific court proceedings, including arraignment dates or trial schedules, have not yet been publicly detailed. The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement agencies from both South Carolina and Arkansas involved in the case. Further details regarding the alleged actions and the jurisdictions involved are expected to be released as the legal process progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by K8 Newsdesk, Gray News staff on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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