A former Richmond Hill Police Department sergeant has found himself on the wrong side of the law, after a Bryan County Grand Jury indicted him on multiple charges, including bribery and violation of oath by a public officer. Robert Edward Littlejohn, 56, is facing serious allegations after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) delved into accusations of sexual misconduct and extortion.
The case against Littlejohn unfolded when the Richmond Hill Police Department (RHPD) reached out to the GBI on June 26, following a report filed five days earlier detailing an incident of sexual misconduct. The initial internal probe by RHPD escalated quickly, leading to the GBI's involvement. According to the official press release, the victim, who had been previously arrested by RHPD on unrelated charges, was allegedly approached by Littlejohn post-release with an offer: sexual favors in exchange for the dismissal of their criminal charges.
Ultimately, the investigation culminated last Friday, when Littlejohn surrendered himself to the Bryan County Jail. The GBI's findings were turned over to the Atlantic Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office, gearing up for a prosecution that will see a former law enforcement officer as the defendant.
