MISSOULA, Montana – Lawrence L. Lockard, 67, of Bigfork, was sentenced to 6 months in prison for abusive sexual contact.
Chief U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen issued the sentence and ordered Lockard to pay $21,872.49 in restitution to the victim.
Lockard will also be subject to five years’ supervised release.
The crime occurred on September 8, 2015, when Lockard and a female co-worker slept in a cabin during a work-related SCUBA diving trip at Quartz Lake, in the northwest portion of Glacier National Park.
According to court documents, the female co-worker woke to find Lockard in the bed with her, touching her inappropriately and attempting to remove her clothing.
Lockard admitted he knew the victim was asleep during his attempted assault and had taken sleeping medication, as well as knowing that the victim had been drinking and was wearing earplugs.
Lockard was both the victim’s supervisor and 17 years her senior.
The sentence was enhanced because Lockard knew at the time that the victim had been drinking, had taken prescription sleep medication, and was asleep wearing earplugs when he initiated contact.
The victim testified that she still suffers from fear, anxiety, and sleeplessness as a result of Lockard’s conduct.
Judge Christensen ruled that despite the Defendant’s lack of any criminal history, admirable employment record, and good standing in the community, any type of unsolicited sexual contact is absolutely intolerable.
This case was investigated by National Park Service Special Agent Justin Ivary and prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Duerk.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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