WRDW · Sep 1, 2026 · Staff

GBI arrests longtime Richmond County Sheriff’s Office major

A Richmond County Sheriff’s Office major was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

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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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Robert Silas

Released Sep 1, 2026

Richmond County, GA· Aug 31, 2026

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