05/28/2026
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We appreciate all the teams involved.
On Wednesday, May 27th, the Branson Police Department, along with partnering law enforcement agencies, executed simultaneous search warrants across three separate jurisdictions as part of an ongoing investigation into an armed robbery that occurred in Branson earlier this month.
The operation involved the collaboration of several regional law enforcement partners, including specialized tactical teams, task forces, and investigative units. Due to the coordinated nature of the investigation and the potential threat posed by the suspects, all warrants were executed simultaneously to ensure the wellbeing of the public and law enforcement personnel. As a result of the operation, the following individuals were safely taken into custody:
▪️David Simpson, 20, of Ozark, MO.
▪️Nathan Girard, 20, of Rockaway Beach, MO.
▪️Jordan Molz, 21, of Branson, MO.
In addition to the above primary suspects, Andere Sanabria-Martinez, 22, of Ozark, MO. and Stephan Girard, 62, of Rockaway Beach, MO. were taken into custody on unrelated charges and offenses identified during the ex*****on of the search warrants.
Throughout the operation, investigators recovered weapons believed to have been used during the robbery, along with additional fi****ms and evidence related to the investigation.
The Branson Police Department would like to thank the following participating agencies for their professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to public safety throughout this operation: Taney County Sheriffs Office, Nixa Police Department, Ozark Police Department, Christian County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, United States Marshals Midwest Violent Fugitive Task Force, and the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Although these individuals were not affiliated with any recognized gangs, some of their associated activities resembled a group attempting to portray a similar image. This investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming. The Branson Police Department requests that anyone with information about this case, or related incidents, contact our Investigators at (417)334-3300.
