A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday morning for sexual abuse and tampering with evidence among other charges.

Shawn Walen, 34, was taken into custody by Deputy Bunch with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office just after 9 a.m. Walen was charged with Sexual Abuse, 1st Degre (victim under 12 years of age), Sexual Abuse 1st degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possession. He was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.