Cantonment Man Facing Battery, Other Charges In Six Cases Involving His Wife, Two Other Women

August 5, 2020

A Cantonment man is facing multiple charges for six different alleged incidents including battery, burglary and other crimes involving his wife and two other women between May 5 and August 1.

Robert Lewis Bassett, Jr., age 43, was charged with two felony aggravated battery causing bodily harm, battery, two counts of criminal mischief with property damage, burglary of a residence and multiple violations of domestic violence injunctions. He remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond Wednesday.

An adult female told Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies that Bassett punched her six or seven times in the face during a disturbance over $40 at a residence on Cedar Tree Lane. The victim, who was identified as a “friend”, suffered bleeding from the left side of her face, swollen eyes and had marks on her face and the back of her head, according to an arrest report.

In a separate incident, Bassett allegedly forced his way into a room at the Garden Inn and Suites by shoving a door into a female before punching her multiple times in the face. He then hit the woman multiple times with a wooden chair while claiming she stole $300 from him, according to arrest report.

The woman described Bassett as a former roommate that she resided with about three months prior, but they had no relationship. She suffered multiple cuts and bruises, facial swelling and a broken nose according to the ECSO. She was transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment of a concussion.

In a third incident, Bassett was reported to be in a vehicle within three feet of a vehicle belonging to his wife and her mother’s house in violation of a  temporary domestic violence injunction against him.

In a fourth case,  Bassett allegedly punched his ex-girlfriend  in the face multiple times with a closed fist at the T&W Flea Market, removed her keys from her vehicle’s ignition and threatened to kill her.

In a fifth case, Bassett allegedly violated an domestic violence injunction by flattening the tires on his wife’s vehicle. The woman told deputies they were in the process of separation.

And in a sixth incident, Bassett was charged with violating a domestic violence order by texting his wife, “I’m on my way. I need you.”

Bassett also has pending charges in Santa Rosa County, according to Escambia County Jail records.

Comments

16 Responses to “Cantonment Man Facing Battery, Other Charges In Six Cases Involving His Wife, Two Other Women”

  1. Shauna McLendon on June 23rd, 2021 10:09 pm

    again, i have known him since i was 18 and never saw that side of him.

  2. Mark on August 7th, 2020 11:12 pm

    So how many chances are they going to give this monster? Society has forgotten the real reason why our ancestors built prisons.

  3. Delores.B on August 7th, 2020 3:22 pm

    This man is never going to stop hurting women and it’s not going to stop until he kills someone. Why aren’t we looking for a child publicly like some of these other cases. It’s almost like we have given up or forgot about her. Danielle Bell. Why hasn’t anyone contacted G.M.A ,F.B.I or really pushed hard on this guy.Go look
    at his public record up until now and then tell me he doesn’t know what happened to her…He definitely knows…..bad look for Escambia County Law Enforcement.. they should have a protest or huge public rally to bring this back to light. Save some womans life keep him locked up or it’s blood your hands

  4. Finally on August 6th, 2020 8:13 am

    Robert has been a felon since before he was a teenager. He is and should still be a person of interest for a few cases against him as follows
    Stalking harassing battery/ with a deadly weapon vop and many more. He is a danger to society!!! He needs to be looked into as a person of interest!!!

  5. Tabby on August 5th, 2020 9:29 pm

    I agree with Danielle’s sister. This guy is an animal and has been since at least 16 yrs old. Has never contributed anything positive to society and in fact, is a predator.

  6. Danielle's Sister on August 5th, 2020 5:27 pm

    Glad to see this guy back in jail. He is also a person of interest in the Danielle Bell case. He is a detriment to society and needs to be locked away. Or perhaps go in front of a firing squad. He is dangerous and I hope they keep him locked up for a long time.

  7. Rasheed Jackson on August 5th, 2020 2:03 pm

    Waterlady,
    Don’t be given women no ideas!

  8. Matchbox on August 5th, 2020 1:57 pm

    Get a gun…and then STAND YOUR GROUND….unload the magazine and be sure to hit your target…problem solved.

  9. retired on August 5th, 2020 9:13 am

    FINE UP STANDING CITIZEN needs to be put away for a loooooooooooooong time.

  10. Inigo Montoya on August 5th, 2020 8:05 am

    Nice guy. I bet his momma is proud.

  11. Robinhood on August 5th, 2020 7:50 am

    He is a real Man is he not ???? Beating on women, Hope he gets his butt kicked while in his favorite place, JAIL. Enjoy your stay

  12. Waterlady501 on August 5th, 2020 6:58 am

    Temporary restraining order.? Get a piece of paper that means something: a CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT. Buy a gun. Learn how to safely use it and keep it with you.

  13. Rasheed Jackson on August 5th, 2020 6:35 am

    Not sure there will a bunch of women to beat-up on where he is going.

  14. bewildered on August 5th, 2020 5:13 am

    He is lucky he got arrested before the three women teamed up and got a hold of him,

  15. David Huie Green on August 5th, 2020 3:32 am

    At least he stays busy.

  16. Crazy times on August 5th, 2020 3:07 am

    And women just keep picking this winner. I just don’t get it plenty of good men out there.