Branson Police Arrests Suspects in Assault, Robbery Case

The Branson Police Department coordinates with several law enforcement agencies in arresting three individuals involved in an armed robbery in Branson earlier this month.

According to the release from the department, 20-year-old David Simpson of Ozark, 20-year-old Nathan Girard of Rockaway Beach, and 21-year-old Jordan Molz of Branson were all taken into custody as simultaneous search warrants were executed at three different locations. 

The statement goes on to say that two other individuals, 22-year-old Andere Saanbria-Martinez of Ozark and 62-year-old Stephen Girard of Rockaway Beach were also taken into custody on unrelated charges. 

According to court records, the primary suspects are facing Robbery and Armed Criminal Action charges in relation to an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of May 7 in the parking lot of Henning State Park. The three are accused of attacking a victim and stealing several items from him. 

The three are being held without bond in the Taney County Jail. 

The complete release from the Branson Police Department is below: 

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 execution of the search warrants.

Throughout the operation, investigators recovered weapons believed to have been used during the robbery, along with additional firearms 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 Sheriff’s 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.