A southwest Iowa man was arrested on kidnapping and other charges, following an incident that occurred Wednesday evening in Page County. Authorities say 26-year old Shaun Michael Savala, of New Market, faces charges that include 2nd Degree Kidnapping, 1st Degree Harassment, and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.

Shaun Michael Savala. (Photo courtesy Page County Sheriff’s Office)

His arrest followed a report to authorities that Lacey Malson, of Page County, was being held against her will in a vehicle driven by Savala. A knife was allegedly used during the incident. Malson was later found safe in Clarinda.

Savala was located and taken into custody without incident in Taylor County, with assistance from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. He was being held in the Page County Jail on $25,000 cash bond.

Clarinda Police and the Iowa State Patrol also assisted Page County authorities in handling the incident.