The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has announced that inmate Felix Choc-Poou remains in custody on a rape charge and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hold.
Felix Choc-Poou, 30, was booked into the Pulaski County Detention Facility in Arkansas on November 27, 2025. Jail records indicate his primary charge is rape under Arkansas statute 5-14-103, a Class Y felony regarded as one of the most serious criminal offenses in the state. An additional detainer has been placed by ICE, suggesting that Choc-Poou may face federal immigration review following local proceedings. He has been confined for 17 days with no listed bond or release date and remains in custody pending further judicial action.
According to Arkansas law, rape is classified as a Class Y felony, carrying a potential sentence of 10 to 40 years or life imprisonment. State criminal data show that more than 800 individuals are currently serving sentences for rape-related convictions across Arkansas correctional facilities. Prosecutors emphasize that sexual assault cases often involve complex forensic evidence and may require extended investigation timelines.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported more than 5,000 criminal detainers issued nationwide in 2024, including over 300 in Arkansas. The agency prioritizes holds for individuals charged with violent felonies or sexual offenses, ensuring coordination between local detention facilities and federal immigration courts before potential removal actions occur.
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, operates the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility and provides law enforcement services throughout the county. Established in 1838, the office manages jail operations, patrol divisions, and warrant services. It maintains one of the state’s largest county jails with a capacity exceeding 1,200 inmates. Its mission focuses on public safety, offender accountability, and interagency cooperation with state and federal law enforcement.
