Garrison charged with rape

A Troy resident has been charged with six counts of sexual intercourse without consent.

Robert Gene Garrison, 37, was charged with having relations with three underage girls betweeen July 1 and Aug. 30.

Each charge carries a penalty of up to life in prison and up to a $50,000 fine.

Garrison is currently being held in the Lincoln County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

According to the police report, Garrison had sex with a 13-year-old and two 14-year-old girls, who also had sex with a 17-year-old male. The activity between the girls and the 17-year-old was reportedly consensual, according to court documents, but at least two of the girls allegedly told Garrison no. In Montana, children under the age of 16 are legally incapable of giving consent.

County Attorney Bernie Cassidy offered the 17-year-old an agreement not to fight a transfer to youth court if he cooperated with the investigation.