Augusta Press · Sep 2, 2026 · Staff Report

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.

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Richmond County sheriff’s major booked on pandering, solicitation and oath charges

Robert Silas, 59, was booked Aug. 31 in Richmond County on three charges tied to a GBI case.

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