RPD arrests woman for sexual torture

Tonya Lynn Irwin

By Alison James

alison.james@fct.wpengine.com

Sexual torture and sexual abuse charges have landed a Russellville woman behind bars.

Oct. 16, Russellville investigators arrested Tonya Lynn Irwin, 37, and charged her with sexual abuse, first degree (child less than 12) and sexual torture.

According to RPD’s Scotty Lowery, Russellville investigators were notified earlier in the week by Morgan County Department of Human Resources of allegations that were disclosed during a forensic interview with the child.

The victim was 10 years old at the time these crimes occurred.

The listed suspect is the child’s biological mother, but she no longer has custody of the child, who is currently in foster care in Morgan County.

After investigators interviewed Irwin Oct. 16, she was arrested and charged with the crimes listed.

According to district attorney Joey Rushing, bond has been set at $100,000 for Irwin.