Man charged with molestation

PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Police have arrested a Panama City Beach man who allegedly attempted to molest a girl younger than 16 years of age, Panama City Beach Police announced.

Michael David Dollar, 54, was arrested Monday after allegedly inviting a girl under 16 years of age into his home in the Beachwalk condominiums at 17751 Panama City Beach Parkway. The minor told police as she and a friend passed Dollar’s residence, he invited them in because he wanted to show them his drum set and aquarium. Once inside the minor said Dollar attempted to molest her before she told him no and pulled away.

She left; but once outside, Dollar was able to talk her into coming back inside. She again entered the residence. Dollar then locked the door and invited her to engage in sexual contact with him. She unlocked the door and exited the residence without further incident, police reported.

Police later arrested Dollar on charges of lewd and lascivious molestation on a victim younger than 16 years old.