Pass Christian man arrested on charges of touching a child

A Pass Christian man is now facing felony charges of touching a child after allegedly molesting a 15-year-old.

According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 36-year-old Joshua Cole Ladner was arrested yesterday at his mother’s residence in Diamondhead with the assistance of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff Peterson says a report filed by the mother of the victim, a 15-year-old female, alleged that Ladner, had sexually molested her.

Ladner is charged with one count of touching a child for lustful purposes on a $100,000 bond.