RCMP release:

In March 2025, the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) began investigating an alleged sexual assault involving Cst. William McNutt.

As a result of SiRT’s independent investigation, Cst. McNutt has been charged with Sexual Assault. He’s scheduled to appear in Shubenacadie Provincial Court on July 3.

In January 2024, the Nova Scotia RCMP suspended Cst. McNutt from his duties in relation to separate allegations. He’s currently suspended without pay.

As I said on June 23, the criminal charges against Cst. McNutt are extremely alarming and distressing, and this additional charge is even more so. My senior leadership team and I take all allegations of misconduct very seriously, and the Nova Scotia RCMP is continuing to cooperate fully with SiRT. An internal code of conduct process is also under way.