A Mountain Home man surrendered Sunday at the Baxter County jail on a rape warrant, deputies said.
The warrant was issued after an investigation into a complaint received by Arkansas State Police alleging that Jeffrey Barger, 39, had committed sex crimes involving two underage girls, according to the Baxter County sheriff's office.
Barger refused to be interviewed by authorities, but as a result of the investigation the prosecuting attorney agreed to file charges against him, according to the sheriff's office.
The warrant was issued Nov. 13, and Barger surrendered nine days later, deputies said. He is facing felony charges of rape and second-degree sexual assault, according to the sheriff's office.
Barger's first court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 3, according to the sheriff's office.