An Amory man has been arrested on a molestation charge.

Robert Dewane Keeton, 42 50404 South Harmony Road, Amory, was charged with molestation (Touching a Child for Lustful Purpose)

According to Monroe County Sheriff Andy Hood, on July 26, Monroe County deputies responded to a call that a child had been molested. Investigators arrested Keeton for touchig a child under the age of 14 inappropriately. Keeton will be presented to the next Monroe County Grand Jury.

Keeton's bond was set by Justice Court Judge Robert Fowlkes at $50,000.