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Century Man Arrested On Weapons Charges
September 9, 2013
A Century man has been charged with dealing in stolen property and possession of a firearm with an altered serial number. Randy Wayne Sims, 41, was later released from the Escambia County Jail on a $6,000 bond.
Over 20 long guns were reported stolen during a July residential burglary in Brewton, Ala. The Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the federal ATF in the case.
Sims allegedly purchased an AR-15 type rifle for $175 and three single barrel shotguns for $125 each from a man who said he obtained the guns from his grandfather. The man, who was not named in a released Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office report, later returned and Sims purchased three double barrel shotguns for $125 each. Sims told investigators that he did not realize the serial numbers had been removed from several of the weapons.
He also told investigators that he just thought it was a “really good deal” that he purchased an AR-15 type rifle for just $175 when it usually retails for over $1,000. Sims also said he was purchasing the weapons as Christmas presents for his family members.
Because Sims purchased numerous firearms for well below their value, some of the firearms had their serial numbers removed and he said he was very familiar with firearms and their value, he should have reasonably believed the firearms he purchased were stolen, according to an arrest report.
A federal investigation in the case is ongoing.
Two other people were previously arrested in the case; Joshua James Land and Joseph Williams, both of Jay were charged with burglary of a residence and theft of property second degree.
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10 Responses to “Century Man Arrested On Weapons Charges”
The person y’all are talking about is a good man. He has put a lot of people to work that needed jobs. He has also helped a whole lot of people in the community out. I don’t know what happened or what was said because I was not there but the one thing I can say about Randy is that he is a good family man and a good person knowing him if this did happen he was just trying to help someone out. I’m praying for you and your family
Mark is exactly right…Sims says he knows guns…then buys guns with altered serial numbers and the AR-15 for $175.00 and is going to say he did not know!!! Seriously?? Anyone that comes up to me with an AR-15 and only wants $175…I am calling Law Enforcement! You can’t buy an AR Upper for $175…much less a working firearm. Anyone…that is Anyone…they buys a firearm without checking the Serial Number is loco. Unless I know the seller very well, the Serial Number is going to be checked by Law Enforcement before I will buy it in a private sale! I would say the chance he did not know is about 1 in 10,000,000….
talk about standing up for your rights : investigators came to our house at 10:00 pm and woke us up only to find out they had the wrong house because the thief said he sold me the guns. thought I was going to have to take my wife to hospital with chest pains. and all because a crook told them I had bought the guns . still mad about it but can u do, as they say u cant fight city hall.
The seller needs to be hauled in, and unless this guy just fell off the turnip truck he knows there aren’t any great deals like that…get real..he knew he was purchasing stolen property.
I’m sorry people but Mr. Sims is just as guilty as the guy who stole the weapons originally. If you “know about weapons and their value”, and someone you do not know is offering you a “deal”, you can probably bet something is not on the “up and up”.
“Knowing about firearms” and not checking and noticing the serial numbers were altered or filed off? My guess is he SAW, but didn’t care because he was getting such a good deal, and who’s going to catch him?
If I’m buying a used weapon, you can bet I’m going to strip and inspect if for damage before buying it, and I don’t claim to have “knowledge” as Mr.s Sims did.
Bottom line: He (probably) knew, but just didn’t care because he was getting such a good deal.
Those of you defending him, are no better than him. Everyone thinks they can hide behind “I didn’t know!”
Use some common sense people!
He didn’t know the guns were stolen, the Christmas present part is the last thing that needs to be brought up in this “federal investigation.” Why not drag the real person that got the gun from the thieves name in the dirt rather than Mr. Sims.
Looks like arresting the wrong guy for theft is becoming a trend! Once the cops get it for you, they let the real thieves and drug dealers walk, so long as they testify against the one they want!! Our rights people!! We gotta stand up!! Soon!
Yeah, I like giving my family stolen goods for Christmas.
What better way to celebrate the birth of Christ than by encouraging theft?
Sounds like you arrested the wrong person. Why is the seller of the guns not named or still out there selling guns probably to a person who really doesn’t need one? Anyone could have easily made the mistake Mr Sims did.
The seller of these guns is where the problem is. Or was this a setup by law enforcement? The seller is conviently unnamed.