A 35-year-old Helena man is facing felony charges after allegedly raping a girl less than 15 years old.
Matthew Joseph Tomich is charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent.
On Aug. 5, Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of multiple sexual encounters between the victim and Tomich. The victim could not legally consent due to being under the age of 16.
Court documents state that the victim told deputies she had met the defendant approximately four weeks prior. The defendant allegedly took the victim into the mountains where he was shooting a firearm. She reportedly told deputies that she was fearful of the firearm and was afraid of what would happen if she had said no.
The victim would go on to describe a sexual encounter with the defendant. Tomich allegedly attempted to engage in sexual activity with the victim after she told him not to.
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A separate detailed encounter occurred when the defendant took the victim to his home where he again allegedly attempted to have sex with the victim. The victim reportedly left the home abruptly.
Upon execution of a search warrant, law enforcement were reportedly able to locate the victim's bra and sandals in the home. The victim's keys and wallet were also found in the home. A number of other objects, including sex toys, were seized during the search.
Tomich allegedly admitted to knowing the victim, knowing she was underage and to engaging in a number of sex acts with the victim.
All charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty.