Charges of statutory sodomy have been filed against a 71-yr-old St Joseph man.

According to court documents, Larry Gawatz is accused of fondling the genitals and exposing himself to a child under the age of seven.

Prosecutors say Gawatz has a history of sexual abuse.

Arraignment was scheduled Friday, March 30. Meanwhile, Gawatz is being held under $35,000 bond. A judge ordered him to have no further contact with the victim.