Two men from Chatham Co. awaiting sentencing for shooting and armed carjacking

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Two Chatham County men are awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an armed carjacking in Savannah, as investigators search for the third suspect in the case.

Brandon McCall Williams, aka “Doughboy,” age 33 of Savannah, is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin; Carjacking resulting in serious bodily injury; and conspiracy to use a firearm during and in connection with a crime of violence and drug trafficking, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.

At the start of his trial on September 23, Robert Moss, aka ‘Fat Boy’, age 33 of Savannah, agreed to plead guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and is also awaiting sentencing . Williams faces up to 65 years in prison, while Moss faces up to 10 years in prison. There is no parole in the federal system.

“This violent crime is an example of the dangers of drugs, guns and gangs to our communities,” said U.S. Attorney Steinberg. “Our law enforcement partners need the public’s help to apprehend the fugitive in this case and provide justice to the injured victim.”

As described in court documents and testimony, a drug dealer – identified as MM – met the defendants in the parking lot of a Savannah apartment complex in October 2021 to sell them large amounts of methamphetamine and heroin. Instead, the three men robbed MM at gunpoint, took his bag containing drugs, cash and a firearm, and then shot MM in the buttocks as he escaped.

The defendants then stole MM’s vehicle and fled, leaving behind a pickup truck rented by Williams. Port Wentworth police recovered Williams’ car with the bag and drugs inside after a short chase from which Williams escaped. Williams and Moss were later located and taken into custody.

Fugitive Graylyn Simmons, 28, of Savannah. Anyone with information about Simmons is asked to contact the FBI at 800-Call-FBI (800-225-5324).

Graylyn Simmons, also known as “Shake” and “Crane,” age 28, of Savannah, was also charged in the case. Anyone with information about Simmons is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-225-5324.

The indictment naming Simmons only includes criminal charges. He is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.

U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood will schedule sentencing for Williams and Moss following the completion of the U.S. Probation Services investigation into the charges.

“Williams and Moss participated in an act of violence to profit from illegal drugs,” said FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Brian Ozden in Atlanta. “We are working with our federal, state and local partners to work hand-in-hand to disrupt and ultimately overcome the shadow of drug trafficking, making our communities safer places to live.”

“This investigation demonstrates law enforcement’s continued commitment to ridding our streets of violent offenders,” said Beau Kolodka, assistant special agent in charge of the Atlanta Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. “Through close cooperation and relentless pursuit, we will continue to dismantle criminal networks and protect the citizens of Savannah from those who seek to cause chaos and violence.”

This case is being investigated by the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Savannah Police Department, and prosecuted for the United States by Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the Southern District of Georgia Bradley R. Thompson and Frank M .Penington. II.