NEWTON – A Newton man faces a felony sex abuse charge for alleged sex acts with an underaged girl.

Court documents state that officers with the Newton Police Department responded to a residence in northwest Newton yesterday after a call was received reporting an adult man who had possibly committed sex acts with a female juvenile. Following an investigation, 21-year-old Ryan Hammen was taken into custody and charged with 3rd Degree Sex Abuse of a Child Victim by a Person 4 or More Years Older, 1st Offense, a class C felony.

Hammen made his initial court appearance yesterday after his arrest. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 30.