A Carrollton teen faces a charge of child molestation in Carroll County.
Online court information shows 19-year-old Dekota Hamblen has been charged with felony second-degree child molestation of a child less than 12 years of age.
Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Cassandra Brown filed charges against him Wednesday. A warrant was also issued with bond set at $50,000 cash only with special conditions.
Media reports state Hamblen allegedly terrorized and subjected the victim to sexual contact with a panda costume between November 24th and 26th.
In a forensic interview, he denied touching the victim and requested a lawyer.