Christopher Adam Priebe, 40 of Lindale, was arrested this week after reports said he beat and raped a woman in front of her children.

Police said that Priebe punched the victim while raping her in front of her children at a home on Maple Avenue.

The victim also told police that Priebe threatened to kill her prior to having sexual relations.

Officers went on to add that they observed a swollen eye and visible injuries to the left side of her face and neck on the victim.

Priebe is charged with aggravated assault, battery, 1st degree cruelty to children and terroristic threats and acts.