Jefferson County deputy on leave after being charged with human trafficking, rape in Blount County

BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Blount County man who worked as a deputy sheriff with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including first-degree rape and second-degree human trafficking, according to a criminal complaint filed in Blount County District Court.

Robert Nicholas Lisle is charged with human trafficking second degree, rape first degree, unlawful imprisonment second degree and third-degree domestic violence harassment, court records show.

Human trafficking and rape charge

According to court records, in July and August, Lisle threatened to report the victim to immigration officials and using blackmail to extort her into fulfilling sexual fantasies.

The complaint alleges that on or about July 15, 2026, Lisle engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim by forcible compulsion.

Unlawful imprisonment charge

According to the complaint, on or about Aug. 14, 2026, Lisle blocked the victim in a bathroom to make her delete videos from her phone.

Domestic violence harassment charge

The complaint states that on or about Aug. 14, 2026, Lisle grabbed the victim by her ponytail and throat, attempted to unlock her phone using facial recognition while yelling at her, and pushed her down, striking her in an area of a recent surgery.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Lisle worked as a deputy sheriff there. He is on leave pending an administrative investigation.

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