Joshua Williams, 31, and Katelyn Williams, 30, both of Lexa, were taken into custody and are facing multiple felony charges, including Rape, Engaging Children in Sexually Explicit Conduct for Use in a Visual or Print Medium, Permitting Abuse of a Minor, Computer Exploitation of a Child, and Sexually Grooming a Child.
The investigation was initiated in March after ASP received a report of sexual abuse involving the juvenile. Following the investigation, ICAC Special Agents identified and located the suspects at a hotel in West Helena.
Joshua Williams was transported to the St. Francis County Detention Center and Katelyn Williams was transported to the Phillips County Detention Center.
Both suspects are being held on $1 million bond each.