A Youngstown couple is in the Mahoning County jail after being indicted in connection with the alleged rape of a girl that started when she was 12 years old and continued for nearly six years.

Arrested on Friday were 49-year-old Michael Alexander and 38-year-old Ashley Cervello, who authorities describe as Alexander’s long-time partner. The two share a home on Quinton Drive on Youngstown’s Westside.

Alexander, who is charged with six counts of rape, two counts of gross sexual imposition, and three counts of sexual battery, could face a life sentence if convicted of rape.

Cervello is accused of bribing and intimidating the victim to keep her from filing charges against Alexander.

Court records do not show any scheduled appearances for Alexander or Cervello as of Saturday.