Arrest of Most Wanted

NAME: Warren Lawrence Branch

DOB: 09/06/1997

Age: 28

Address: 7960 Old NC 10, Icard, NC

Charges:

(F) Assault Serious Bodily Injury

(M) Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence

Court Date: 06/19/2026

Bond: $125,000- secured

Summary:

On June 2, 2026, deputies with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported trespassing incident at 2772 U.S. Highway 70 in Connelly Springs. Deputies identified a white male wearing black pants as Warren Lawrence Branch. Deputies were aware that Branch had outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Branch was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Burke County Magistrate’s Office. He was served with the outstanding warrants and received a $125,000 secured bond on charges of Felony Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury and Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence. Branch is scheduled to appear in court on June 19, 2026.

Branch has been on the Burke County Most Wanted List since May 11, 2026.

Agencies Involved:

Burke County Sheriff's Office