Randolph County Family Charged With Drug Possession

Ramseur, NC -- A local business family was arrested after an undercover investigation revealed they were trafficking marijuana.

Randolph County Sheriff's Office began their investigation into the William Burgess, owner of Burgess Hauling and a cattle farmer in Ramseur.

During the investigation, deputies seized more than 14 pounds of high grade marijuana and arrested several people involved. The estimated street value on the drugs seized is around $56,000.

Investigators also seized drug paraphernalia, money, firearms and two vehicles.

William Randy Burgess and his son, William Ray Burgess, are also accused of growing marijuana.

Those charged include:

-- William Randy Burgess, 61, with Trafficking in Marijuana (5 Counts), Conspire to Traffic in Marijuana (3 Counts). Bond: $50,000.00 Secured

-- William Ray Burgess, 41, with Possession With Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Dwelling Place for Controlled Substance. Bond: $25,000.00 Unsecured

-- Paula Phillips Burgess, 40, with Possession With Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Dwelling Place for Controlled Substance, Sell / Give Handgun to Minor. Bond: $25,000.00 Unsecured

-- William Michael Burgess, 21, with Simple Possession of Sch VI, Possess Drug Paraphernalia. Bond: $1,500.00 Unsecured

-- Shauna Nicole Burgess, 17, with Possess Handgun by Minor. Bond: $1,000.00 Unsecured

-- Michael Dwight Hicks, 40, with Trafficking in Marijuana (3 Counts), Conspire to Traffic in Marijuana (3 Counts). Bond: $50,000.00 Secured

-- Junior Calvin Saunders, II, 46, with Possess Marijuana up to ½ oz. Cited.

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