# Arkansas Couple Charged After Alleged Online Grooming

> Arkansas couple faces multiple felony charges after allegedly grooming and abducting a 12-year-old girl online.
- Title: Arkansas Couple Charged After Alleged Online Grooming
- Summary: Arkansas couple faces multiple felony charges after allegedly grooming and abducting a 12-year-old girl online. An Arkansas couple is charged with rape and…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/22/couple-accused-abduction-rape-12-year-old-girl-they-allegedly-groomed-online
- Published: 2026-09-22T10:16:31.108+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arkansas, couple, grooming, abduction, rape, south carolina, independence county, child safety center, news, local
## Charges against Brittens
Brandon Lee Britten, 31, and Sierra Dawn Britten, 28, face multiple felony charges including traveling for unlawful sex act with a minor and internet stalking of a child.
## Grooming timeline
The couple allegedly groomed a 12-year-old South Carolina girl online for a month before abducting her Sept 8.
## Sierra's claims
Sierra Britten initially claimed the girl was 18 years old then later said she was 14 years old, exchanging nude images via video.
## Abduction details
Brandon Britten drove 11 hours from Arkansas to South Carolina to abduct the girl Sept 8, tracked by Flock cameras.
## Rescue operation
Independence County deputies found the girl in a bathroom shaking, with Sierra resisting arrest while blocking deputies from locating her.
## Victim's account
The girl told investigators Brandon engaged in sexual acts with her after taking her to a bedroom, corroborated by evidence.
## Key takeaway

An Arkansas couple is charged with rape and internet stalking after allegedly grooming a 12-year-old girl online before abducting her.