Robert Shane “Cowboy” Williams, 39, was sentenced to six years in prison for violating his probation in the 22nd Judicial District stemming from a case involving alleged sexual contact with a child.
Williams was originally sentenced to five years of prison time and probation on March 21, 2022 for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and sexual contact without consent, but failed to adhere to the conditions of his probation, leading to his original sentencing being revoked on July 12.
According to Assistant District Attorney Jason Eley, Williams was given the maximum sentence by Chief Judge Todd Plewe “to keep the community safe.”
The restraining order in this case is to remain in effect, despite the new sentencing.
Eley told The Journal that Williams has five other pending cases in Dolores and Montezuma counties.
The charges include eluding law enforcement, retaliating against witnesses, residential burglaries, motor vehicle theft, criminal possession of identification documents, violation of a protection order, obstruction of a peace officer, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, possession of drug paraphernalia, second degree criminal trespass, criminal mischief, illegal possession or consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, driving under restraint and four counts of habitual criminal charges.
Williams is also charged with sexual assault of a child and sexual assault by one in a position of trust.
Documentation from the district attorney’s office said that between April 1, 2019 and Oct. 1, 2019, Williams allegedly used force to facilitate unlawful sexual contact with a victim under 15 years old.
On Sept. 30, 2023, Williams was contacted in the Burger King parking lot by officer Vance Carver, but fled from the police, driving through the locked gate at Maxwell Development and Construction at 19 S. Broadway.
After crashing his vehicle on a berm near the canyon’s ledge, Williams ran into the canyon and disappeared.
While pursuing Williams, Sgt. Michael Moran found a loaded Remington Arms .30-06 rifle discarded on the trail. After searching the vehicle, officers found drug paraphernalia, alcohol, stolen documents, weapons, ammunition and more.
Williams was later found and arrested on Oct. 3, 2023.
The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office said Williams had an extensive criminal history, including multiple prior weapons offenses and felony charges, at the time of his arrest.
