Vinita Man charged with engaging in sexual activity by force

Garrett Lee Monroe, 37, of Vinta and a member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming, is charged with engaging in sexual activity by force.

Monroe is charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse by Force in Indian Country; Aggravated Sexual Abuse by Threat and Fear in Indian Country; Assault with Intent to Commit Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Country.

He is further charged with engaging in sex with the victim by threat and fear.

Lastly, Monroe allegedly assaulted the victim with the intent to commit aggravated sexual abuse.

The FBI and the Vinita Police Department are the investigative agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa Weems is prosecuting the case.