Officers are investigating alleged rape of girl, 15

BENTON - A Scott City man is in custody on rape and child molestation charges following a weekend party.

Zachary T. Cotner, 21, is charged with second degree statutory rape, second degree child molestation and three counts of supplying liquor to a minor. Bond on the charges is $35,000 cash only.

According to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, his office was contacted Wednesday regarding a sexual assault which occurred during the past weekend.

"A 15-year-old female reported being raped while she was at a party at a residence outside of Scott City," Walter said in a news release. "Cotner, who was identified as a suspect, was interviewed during the investigation and admitted having sexual contact with the victim."

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