COLONIAL HEIGHTS (WRIC) – A Colonial Heights pastor is under arrest, accused of sex crimes with children.

Alan Little, 48, is facing three counts of aggravated sexual battery, two counts of taking indecent liberties and two counts of aggravated sexual battery by a custodian or parent.

Colonial Heights police confirm that Little is a pastor at a local church. According to family members, Little is the pastor at Colonial Christian Church in Colonial Heights. The church’s Facebook page lists Little as senior pastor.

Yvonne Larch live nears the church and believes people should wait to hear from both sides.

“It should be investigated, but he has the right to voice his side of the story,” Larch said.

According to court records, the charges are in connection to incidents dating back to the late 90s.

Little is expected to appear in court on the charges on May 23.

Our 8News reporter went to Little’s house to see if he would like to share his side of the story but was told they had no comment.This is a developing story. Stay with 8News for updates throughout the day.