Venue Change for Pilkington Trial

A former Howell County Deputy has been granted a change of venue for his trial.

Rob Pilkington is charged with sodomy with a victim under the age of 14.

Pilkington was arrested in November of 2021 after allegations of inappropriate behavior were reported to the Sheriff.

Pilkington’s trial will now be held in Butler County and is scheduled to start on November 7th.