A Smithton man has been charged with a felony for alleged sexual contact with a juvenile earlier this year in Pettis County.
A probable-cause statement says on February 7, a juvenile female reportedly told authorities about an unwanted sexual encounter with 41-year-old Hollis Dean Smith which occurred on January 13. The victim reportedly stated Smith allegedly touched her and himself inappropriately while in a vehicle at his residence. After repeated commands to stop, the victim reportedly struck Smith with her hand, which caused Smith to exit the vehicle. The victim said Smith allegedly had been drinking alcohol during the incident.
Online court documents say Smith has been charged with a Class D Felony for Statutory Sodomy in the Second Degree. Bond has not yet been set.
Smith’s initial hearing at Pettis County Circuit Court is pending.