A 29-year-old Judsonia man has been formally charged with 5 felonies following an investigation involving a juvenile under the age of 14, according to court records.
Tyler Collins is charged with 3 counts of rape, 1 count of internet stalking of a child and 1 count of sexual indecency with a child.
The 3 rape counts and internet-stalking charge are listed as Class Y felonies. The sexual-indecency charge is listed as a Class D felony.
Under Arkansas law, internet stalking of a child becomes a Class Y felony when an actual meeting with a child age 15 or younger allegedly takes place. Sexual indecency with a child is generally a Class D felony under the statutory provisions applicable to this case. Arkansas internet-stalking statute, Arkansas sexual-indecency statute
Collins was arrested July 8 and remained in the White County Detention Center on a $350,000 bond.
He is scheduled to appear in White County Circuit Court on August 11 for plea and arraignment.
INVESTIGATION BEGAN IN APRIL
The investigation began after an alleged sexual assault was reported to the White County Sheriff’s Office on April 30.
According to the probable-cause affidavit, the juvenile reported meeting an adult who used the name “Kade” through an online social-media platform called Monkey.
Investigators allege the adult later met the juvenile at an abandoned residence near the juvenile’s home. Court records allege marijuana was used and sexual activity occurred during multiple meetings.
Messages allegedly sent by the suspect were also recovered from the juvenile’s telephone. One message cited in the affidavit reportedly stated, “We’re not going to get caught, I promise.”
Investigators traced the telephone number associated with the messages to Collins, according to the affidavit.
The juvenile subsequently identified Collins as the person who used the name “Kade” during a photographic lineup, Marini wrote.
COLLINS INTERVIEWED BY INVESTIGATORS
During an interview, Collins was reportedly asked whether he had used the Monkey application.
According to the affidavit, Collins acknowledged using the platform because he was lonely and said he had met 1 person through it.
Marini wrote that Collins also discussed extensive drug use during the period covered by the investigation and reportedly said his memory of that time was unclear.
The case remains pending in White County Circuit Court.
The charges are allegations. Collins is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
CASE INFORMATION:
Defendant:
Tyler Lee Collins
Age:
29
City:
Judsonia, Arkansas
Arrest Date:
July 8, 2026
Detention Facility:
White County Detention Center
Bond:
$350,000
Next Court Appearance:
August 11, 2026
Hearing:
Plea and Arraignment
Court:
White County Circuit Court
CHARGES:
3 Counts of Rape — Class Y Felonies
1 Count of Internet Stalking of a Child — Class Y Felony
1 Count of Sexual Indecency With a Child — Class D Felony
The charges are allegations. Collins is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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