NATCHEZ — A 76-year-old Natchez man is behind bars for reportedly touching a 10-year-old girl for lustful purposes repeatedly.

Natchez Police Department Lt. Kenneth Stampley said Sammy Atwell, 207 Oakhill Drive, was charged Wednesday with touching a child for lustful purposes.

Stampley said Atwell allegedly touched the girl with whom he was acquainted multiple timesand instructed her to not tell anyone.

The incidents reportedly happened at Atwell’s residence and on his property.

Atwell was being held Friday afternoon in the Natchez City Jail without a bond.

If convicted, Atwell would face up to a $5,000 fine, 15 years in prison or both.