Shelburne District RCMP has charged a man with multiple offences following an investigation into a sexual assault.
On May 9, Shelburne District RCMP received a report of a sexual assault involving a firearm. Through the investigation officers determined that a woman had been unknowingly given a noxious substance, held against her will and sexually assaulted at a residence in Shelburne County. Officers executed a search warrant at the home on May 22, seized evidence related to the offences and safely arrested a man who is known to the victim.
Robert Sean Williams, 51, of Ingomar, has been charged with:
- Sexual Assault with a Weapon
- Uttering Threats (two counts)
- Administering Noxious Thing
- Kidnapping
- Voyeurism
- Overcoming Resistance to Commission of Offence (two counts)
- 10 firearms offences, including, but not limited to, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and Careless Use of a Firearm
Williams has also been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine) and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (psilocybin). He was remanded into custody pending future court appearances.
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by Shelburne District RCMP.
If you are experiencing, or have experienced, gender-based violence, including sexual assault, you are not alone. The elimination of gender-based violence continues to be a priority for the Nova Scotia RCMP, and the RCMP employs a trauma-informed approach. Survivors of gender-based violence can contact us and discuss an incident before deciding to further participate in the investigation and court process. Survivor supports are available, including through the RCMP Victim Services program.
File # 2025-623161