Former Richmond County Major Accused in Sex Crime Investigation

Former Richmond County major accused in sex crime investigation

State agents arrested a former high-ranking law enforcement official on sex crime and oath of office charges in Augusta on Monday, according to state authorities.

GBI: Fmr. RCSO Major arrested for Solicitation for Sodomy, Prostitution

Major Robbie Silas of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office has been arrested for Solicitation for Sodomy, Prostitution.

GBI Arrests Former Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Major on Multiple Charges

The GBI has arrested and charged Robert “Robbie” W. Silas, age 59, of Hephzibah, Georgia, with one felony count of Pandering, one misdemeanor count of Solicitation of Sodomy, and one felony count of Violation of Oath of Office. Silas is a former major with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. On August 28, 2026, the Richmond […]