Stockton mayor arrested; charges include crimes against children

This is guy who had his gun stolen, didn’t report it, and the gun was later used in a killing. That isn’t what he was arrested for.

ILVER LAKE — Mayor Anthony Silva was arrested this morning at his Mayor’s Youth Camp and charged with one felony and three misdemeanors involving minors one year ago during an annual summer camp he manages for 100 underprivileged children and teens.

The charges revolve around his involvement in a strip poker game, according to Amador County District Attorney’s office officials.

Silva, 42, also has been charged with a felony on suspicion of making an audio recording of the game and misdemeanors alleging he provided alcohol to a minor, contributed to the delinquency of a minor and cruelty to a child by endangering his or her health.

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