Former reserve officer faces more charges

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) – A former Carolina Beach reserve office faces even more sex crime charges.

New Hanover County Sheriff Deputies originally arrested Joseph Adam Silva, 29, on March 17 for second degree sexual assault. That investigation led to even more charges.

Yesterday, deputies arrested Silva for several felonies, including impersonating a law enforcement officer, 2nd degree forced sexual offense and sexual servitude, child abuse, embezzlement and burglary.

Silva is in jail under a 2.5 million dollar bond.

Silva worked as a reserve officer from March 2015 until September.