Augusta, Richmond County, GA (September 1, 2026) - 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 County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate allegations that Silas solicited sodomy and prostitution in the Augusta, GA area. The investigation began after the Federal Bureau of Investigation received a tip concerning Silas and the illegal activity.

Silas was arrested on August 31, 2026, at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Silas was booked into the Richmond County Jail.

The FBI Augusta Resident Agency assisted with the investigation.

This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Thomson at (706) 595-2575. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling the GBI Tipline at 800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile application.

Once the investigation is complete, it will be given to the Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Contact

Special Agent in Charge Patrick Morgan

[email protected]