A Cabool man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities allege he threatened a teenage girl with a handgun and attempted to force sexual contact during a party in Wright County.
According to a probable cause statement filed by Wright County Chief Deputy K. Akers, Peyton T. Calfee, 21, is charged with first-degree attempted rape, armed criminal action, and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon.
Investigators say the incident occurred Nov. 6 at a gathering along Highway N near Mountain Grove. A 17-year-old girl told authorities she followed Peyton T. Calfee into a wooded area after he became separated from others at the party. The girl reported that Peyton T. Calfee threatened to shoot, fired two rounds nearby, pressed a handgun against her body, kissed her without consent, and touched her over her clothing while allegedly telling her, “It’s either me or your life”.
The victim told investigators she complied out of fear for her safety and believed she could be killed. The encounter ended when other partygoers approached the area and assisted her from the woods.
During the investigation, authorities recovered a 9mm handgun and magazine. Investigators also reviewed an audio recording in which Peyton T. Calfee allegedly stated he was a felon and discussed possessing the firearm. Court records cited in the probable cause statement indicate he pleaded guilty to felony resisting arrest in Texas County in January 2024.
Authorities later took Peyton T. Calfee into custody after he reportedly returned to the scene. Investigators also learned he had active warrants from Texas and Taney counties. He was transported to the Wright County Jail.
He is being held with no bond.
