A Norton resident faces rape and sexual exploitation of a child charges after an arrest earlier this week.
The Phillips County Sheriff's office Friday announced David C. Alexander, 19, was arrested at a residence in Agra at approximately noon Tuesday, following an investigation into an alleged rape that had been reported the previous week.
Alexander was arrested on suspicion of rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child 14 to 16 years of age, blackmail, sexual exploitation of a child, fondling a child, distribution of marijuana, and aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim, the department said. He is being held on a $250,000 bond.
During his detention, Alexander allegedly attacked a deputy, leading to charges of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and attempted aggravated escape from custody being sought.
"The deputy received minor injuries and Alexander was transferred to a more secure facility," the department said.
The department also reminded the public "all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."