Miami County man faces high bail after sex charges involving 14-year-old girl

Miami County courts. STAFF FILE PHOTO

Credit: JAN UNDERWOOD

Credit: JAN UNDERWOOD

Miami County courts. STAFF FILE PHOTO

TROY — Bail was set at $350,000 cash or surety Friday for a West Milton man accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl and making a video of the activity.

Cody A.M. Smith, 30, faces felony charges of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor in alleged Thursday, April 13, incidents in Troy.

Cody Smith

Credit: Miami County Jail

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Credit: Miami County Jail

A police report stated authorities were called to check on the welfare of a teen and found her and Smith at a Troy motel. The video allegedly was found on Smith’s phone.

Bail was ordered in Miami County Municipal Court. A preliminary hearing for Smith is scheduled for Thursday, April 20.

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