Arkansas Couple Faces Felony Charges in Alleged Online Grooming and Abduction of 12-Year-Old

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 22, 2026 —

An Arkansas couple, identified as Brandon Britten and Sierra Britten, have been charged with multiple felony offenses in connection with the alleged grooming and abduction of a 12-year-old girl from South Carolina. The charges include rape and internet stalking.

Authorities allege that the Brittens groomed the minor online before traveling to South Carolina. Following the alleged abduction, the child was reportedly taken to the couple’s residence in Arkansas. It was at this location that the girl is said to have disclosed that she was sexually assaulted by Brandon Britten.

The investigation was conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies. Details regarding the timeline of the alleged grooming and abduction, the specific methods used for online grooming, and the exact date the girl was found at the Arkansas home were not immediately available.

The nature of the internet stalking charges suggests an alleged pattern of behavior involving the use of the internet to track, harass, or intimidate the victim. The rape charge specifically names Brandon Britten as the alleged perpetrator of the sexual assault against the 12-year-old victim.

Further information regarding the legal proceedings, including court dates and potential sentencing guidelines, has not been provided. The case remains under active investigation, and additional details are expected to emerge as the legal process unfolds.

Law enforcement officials have not released the names of the agencies involved in the investigation or further details about the recovery of the child. The charges against Brandon and Sierra Britten are considered allegations, and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Story summarized from the original created by K8 Newsdesk, Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.

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