•November 11, 2015•

Larry D. Smith, 66, of Lovington was found guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in Moultrie County court on November 4.

Smith was arrested October 28, 2014 with the jury trial presided over by Judge Dan L. Flannell.

Smith was represented by Philip Tibbs with Jeremy Richey prosecuting for Moultrie County.

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 in Moultrie County court.