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United States of America v. Kenneth Orlin Simmons
Date: 12-17-2025
Case Number: 23-CR-15
Judge: Richard E. Myers, II
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (Wake County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Raleigh
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
In July 2022, Kenneth Orlin Simmons, Jr., age 36, sold over a kilogram of methamphetamine to a confidential informant in Nash County. The Nash County Sherriff’s Office along with the DEA later obtained a search warrant for Simmons residence. During that search, law enforcement seized 10 kilograms of methamphetamine, nearly 1,000 grams of marijuana, a stolen Glock .40 caliber handgun, a Smith and Wesson .40 caliber handgun, an AR-15 rifle, a 29-round magazine with 22 .40 caliber rounds, and a 96-round drum magazine.
Simmons was previously convicted of felonies including two counts of felony abduction of children, and also of two counts of sexual battery.
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Aria Q. Merle prosecuted the case. The Nash County Sheriff’s Office, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, the DEA, and the ATF investigated the case.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Kenneth Orlin Simmons?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Kenneth Orlin Simmons?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (Wake County), NC. The presiding judge was Richard E. Myers, II.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Kenneth Orlin Simmons?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Raleigh. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Kenneth Orlin Simmons decided?
This case was decided on December 17, 2025.