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WRDW·Sep 14, 2026
12 On Your Side Investigates: Silas’ records show praise, 2 past issues
Former Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Major Robert Silas was arrested on pandering, solicitation of sodomy, and oath violation charges.
WRDW·Sep 2, 2026
Arrested Richmond County major bonded out in 12 hours
A Richmond County Sheriff’s Office major was arrested Monday night and appeared in court the next morning before bonding out.
Augusta Press·Sep 2, 2026
Former RCSO major accused of linking employee’s pay to sexual acts
A former Richmond County Sheriff’s Office major appeared in Augusta court and was granted a $5,000 bond on charges tied to alleged sexual acts with a developmentally delayed man.
WRDW·Sep 1, 2026
Learn about the background of arrested Richmond County major
WRDW·Sep 1, 2026
Special treatment for arrested lawman? Sheriff apologizes in Wilkes County
The Wilkes County sheriff apologized after jail staff covered the face of a Richmond County sheriff’s major during his arrest.
WRDW·Sep 1, 2026
GBI arrests longtime Richmond County Sheriff’s Office major
A Richmond County Sheriff’s Office major was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
WFXG·Sep 1, 2026
Former Richmond County Major booked for sodomy, solicitation, and pandering
Former Richmond County Major Robbie Silas was booked on multiple felony charges.
WJBF·Sep 1, 2026
GBI: Fmr. RCSO Major arrested for Solicitation for Sodomy, Prostitution
A Richmond County sheriff’s major was arrested and booked into Wilkes County Jail on pandering, solicitation for sodomy, and oath-violation charges.
Augusta Press·Sep 1, 2026
RCSO Maj. Robbie Silas arrested in GBI investigation
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Major Robbie Silas was arrested in a GBI investigation and was expected to be booked into the Wilkes County Detention Center.
