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Scott County Sheriff's Office
Friday April 3rd, 2015 :: 12:13 p.m. CDT

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Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said a Scott City man was arrested Thursday on sexual related charges.

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said a Scott City man was arrested Thursday on sexual related charges.

Zachary T. Cotner (21) is charged with Statutory Rape in the second degree, Child Molestation in the second degree, and three counts of Supplying Liquor to a Minor. Bond has been set at $35,000 Cash Only.

Walter said 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.

Cotner who was identified as a suspect, was interviewed during the investigation and admitted having sexual contact with the victim.

Walter said the investigation is ongoing. There were a number of persons primarily juveniles that attended the party, and will be interviewed. Additional charges could be filed after the investigation has been completed.

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Scott County Sheriff's Office
131 S New Madrid St
Benton, MO 63736

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