On May 14, 2024, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to US Hwy 311, Sophia, for a property special check due to a report of a suspicious person in the area earlier. Upon arrival at the address, deputies observed doors open and broken windows in the house. No one was inside the residence, but blood droplets were located throughout the residence where the suspect had likely suffered a laceration. The homeowner arrived and described the suspicious person seen earlier. Upon checking the property, the victim advised that a scooter and a firearm were missing. The Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to process the scene while deputies conducted their investigation.
Later in the day, deputies of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Pine Ridge Dr., Trinity, in reference to found property. Homeowners arrived home and located clothing in the carport of their residence. During the investigation, deputies located methamphetamine, paraphernalia, and a wallet belonging to Bryan James Williams in pockets of the clothing. The photo matched the suspect description given earlier. Charges were sought against Williams for felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
Additional reports taken in the area provided information about Williams, who had been seen with dried blood on his arm. Deputies gained enough information to list Williams as the primary suspect in multiple incidents.
Around 3:45 am on May 15, 2024, Williams was located walking on US HWY 311. He was detained and transported to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office for further questioning.
Following this investigation, Williams was placed under arrest and transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where the magistrate found probable cause for felony breaking and/or entering with the intent to commit a felony therein, felony larceny of a firearm, felony larceny of a motor vehicle, felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and misdemeanor injury to real property. He was also served the additional outstanding warrant and issued a $125,000 total secured bond and a first appearance was set for May 15, 2024, in Randolph County District Court.
This investigation is ongoing. If you have any additional information regarding incidents in this area, contact S.P. Dep. Small with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office.
Name of Defendant:
Bryan James Williams
Age: 38
