Kings District RCMP has charged a man for multiple sexual offences following a report of a sexual assault in Cambridge.
On July 7, at approximately 2:15 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a woman who had been sexually assaulted at a home in Cambridge.
Through the investigation, supported by the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit and the Nova Scotia RCMP Forensic Identification Section, officers have charged Tyler Matthew Winchester, 27, of Cambridge, with:
• Trafficking in Persons
• Material Benefit – Trafficking
• Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration
• Administering Noxious Thing
• Aggravated Assault
• Uttering Threats
• Assault (two counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
Winchester was held in custody and appeared in Kentville Provincial Court on July 9. He remains in custody and is scheduled to next appear on August 6.
“The offences for which Winchester is charged involve one victim, but the investigation is ongoing and we have not ruled out the potential for more victims,” says S/Sgt. Ed Nugent, Senior Operations NCO for Kings District RCMP. “Anyone who may be experiencing human trafficking is encouraged to contact the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking hotline or their local police. Our first priority is supporting survivors, and we only proceed if they’re comfortable with charges being laid.”
Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline (monitored 24/7 by specially trained victim support police officer): 902-449-2425. Anonymous calls can be made by contacting Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
File #2025-964249
