Higdon man charged with child sex abuse

SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) – A Sand Mountain man has been indicted on charges of Child Sex Abuse.

The case involved an investigation by both the Jackson County and Dade County Sheriff’s Offices.

Intestigators say the crimes happened in Jackson County between 2010-11.

There are two female victims.

The charges against 33 year old Benjamin Adam Tinker of Higdon are Four (4) Counts of Sex Abuse of a Child Less Than 12 Years of Age, One (1) Count of Rape 1st Degree, and One (1) Count of Enticing a Child Less Than 12 Years of Age for Immoral Purposes.