A Catoosa County man has been sentenced to 20 years after being convicted of child molestation involving two children, according to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.

Dakota Christopher Crow, 26, was found guilty on September 30, 2026, following a three-day jury trial before Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House. Crow was convicted on two counts of child molestation, one involving each victim.

According to prosecutors, evidence presented during the trial showed that Crow repeatedly molested the two children during 2017 and 2018.

An eyewitness testified to observing inappropriate contact involving one of the victims. The incident was not immediately reported to law enforcement.

A forensic interviewer from the Children’s Advocacy Center testified that delayed reporting of childhood sexual abuse is common, with some victims waiting years before disclosing what happened.

Crow testified in his own defense and admitted to inappropriate touching involving one of the victims but denied other allegations.

Following his conviction, Crow appeared before Judge House for sentencing on October 13.

During the hearing, Senior Assistant District Attorney David Wolfe argued that Crow posed a potential danger to other children in the community.

Judge House sentenced Crow to 20 years, with the first six years to be served in prison and the remaining 14 years on sex offender probation.

The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney David Wolfe, with assistance from Victim Witness Advocate Britany Moses and District Attorney’s Office Chief Investigator Christy Smith.

Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Kathleen V.P. Davis praised the prosecution team and the Children’s Advocacy Center for their work on the case.

Davis emphasized that delayed disclosure of sexual abuse should not prevent offenders from being prosecuted and thanked law enforcement and victim advocates for their continued efforts to seek justice for victims.