On November 21, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to US 64 HWY, Ramseur, in reference to a welfare check. Ramseur Police Department responded for an agency assist due to their close proximity to the address. They informed Communications that there were two occupants sleeping in the vehicle. Upon the arrival of the deputy, the Ramseur Officer had already awakened the subjects. During a consensual search of the vehicle, heroin and paraphernalia were located and seized. The driver was identified as Brenda Marie Cranford, however, did not appear to be under the influence of an impairing substance and was therefore released and advised charges would be forthcoming.
Warrants were obtained for Cranford for felony possession of heroin and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
On November 27, 2023, Cranford was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where she was served the outstanding warrant. The magistrate issued a $2,500 unsecured bond. A first appearance was set for December 18, 2023, in Randolph County District Court.
Name of Defendants:
Brenda Marie Smith Cranford
Age: 48
