A 31-year-old San Mateo County man is facing felony charges after Contra Costa County prosecutors say he drove to Martinez last summer intending to sexually abuse a girl he believed was a minor. Robert Vincent Silvia has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts, including attempted lewd or lascivious acts with a minor and meeting a minor for a lewd purpose, after allegedly showing up for a prearranged meetup at an apartment complex.
Court records and reporting indicate Silvia was arrested on July 25, 2025, after he arrived at a Center Avenue apartment complex in Martinez in response to a planned meetup, according to The Mercury News. The criminal complaint lists felony counts of attempted lewd acts with a minor, meeting a minor for lewd purposes, and distributing lewd…..