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.

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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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Richmond County, GA· Aug 31, 2026

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