Seward County authorities say a man and woman have been arrested and charged in connection to child sex crimes.

Billy and Nicole Brown were arrested early this year in connection to abuse of a girl under the age of 14.

Billy Brown was first charged on August 15 and again of September 25. He is charged with 6 counts aggravated indecent liberties with a child, 1 count of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, 1 count of lewd and lascivious behavior, 1 count of aggravated criminal sodomy, 1 count of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, and 2 counts of intimidation of witness or victim.

Brown is currently behind bars. A preliminary hearing on September 25 bound him over for trial. Arraignment is set for October 31.

Nicole Brown made her first appearance on Sept. 19. She is charged with 4 counts of sexual exploitation of a child, 4 counts of aggravated endangering a child, and 2 counts lewd and lascivious behavior.

She is currently out of jail. A scheduling hearing for her is scheduled for October 21.

No other details about the case have been released.