On March 16, 2026, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team Urban Unit, while in the area of Small Rd, Randleman, observed a suspicious vehicle. After further investigation, a subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted, and marijuana, weapons, and U.S. currency were located and seized.  

As a result, Branson Nathaniel Simmons was placed under arrest and charged with felony possession with intent to sell and deliver a Schedule I controlled substance, felony possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, felony maintain vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substance, misdemeanor carry concealed gun, misdemeanor possess marijuana paraphernalia, and misdemeanor possess drug paraphernalia. Simmons received an $18,000 secured bond with a first appearance scheduled for March 17, 2026, in Randolph County District Court.   

An additional offender, a juvenile, has been charged in this matter and is pending service of charges at this time.  

Name of Defendant:   

Branson Nathaniel Paul Simmons 

Age: 19