The content director for Yea Alabama, the name, image and likeness initiative for Alabama athletics, Robert Aaron Suttles, was arrested Thursday for solicitation of prostitution during a human trafficking operation in Shelby County, Alabama. He was among 15 men detained in the sting conducted by the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force.

According to court records, Suttles is alleged to have paid $100 for sexual activity. The 49‑year‑old was released from jail after posting a $1,000 bond. Lieutenant Clayton Smith, who commands the task force, said in a statement, “We will not tolerate the victimization of vulnerable women here in Shelby County. We have a duty to protect them just like any other citizen.” The operation targeted individuals seeking to purchase sexual services as part of a broader effort to combat human trafficking.

Suttles, a former sports reporter for The Tuscaloosa News and The Athletic, has overseen content for Yea Alabama since its launch in 2023. A spokesperson for Yea Alabama told AL.com that Suttles has been suspended and will not be performing work for the outfit while the legal process unfolds and an internal investigation takes place. Yea Alabama's website no longer lists Suttles on its staff page.