Christopher L. Britt, age 37 of Paragould is facing felony charges after a rape and sexual assault investigation by Paragould Police Department.

Britt was arrested Sept. 2 on three counts of rape, five counts of sexual assault 2nd degree and terroristic threatening.

Authorities stated the rape and sexual assault cases are the result of an investigation by the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division and the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

The incidents allegedly occurred between April 2018 and July 2021.

The terroristic threatening charge is from Britt calling someone Aug. 23, 2021 and leaving a voicemail message, threatening to kill the person.

Britt is currently in the Greene County Detention Center with his next court date set for September 9th.