Felony molestation charges filed

Charges were filed against Dean Jason Smith, 29, Latham, for Class A Felony Child Molestation, two counts.

According to court documents, the incidents are alleged to have occurred between Aug. 1, 2011, and May 30, 2012. The accused is alleged to have subjected a child under 12 to sexual contact.

Bond has been set at $100,000. If convicted on either of these charges, the defendant could face from 10 to 30 years to life in prison.