Man, 66, sentenced for molesting girl, 14

Alex Dial of Pembroke said he had a pretty good day on Lake Tabor, before it was closed to fishing Wednesday afternoon. (Deuce Niven photo)

Alex Dial of Pembroke said he had a pretty good day on Lake Tabor, before it was closed to fishing Wednesday afternoon. (Deuce Niven photo)

A 66-year-old man has been given 120 days in jail for molesting a 14-year-old girl.

The defendant, Frank H. Cherry entered guilty pleas Wednesday before Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley to two counts of sexual battery by an authority figure. He was directed to serve 120 days of an eight-year sentence, with the balance to be served on supervised probation following his jail service. He is also to have no future contact with the victim.

According to arrest warrants, Cherry admitted to molesting the 14-year-old girl this past December when questioned by authorities. The molestation involved alleged inappropriate touching of the teen.

The defendant told lawmen he stopped the touching when the teen questioned his actions. Cherry reportedly told lawmen he had a problem and needed some help.