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Man wanted in NC, SC arrested in Rowan County for several charges, deputies say

Marcus Chambers (WSOC)

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — A 28-year-old man, wanted in North Carolina and South Carolina, was arrested after being pulled over in Rowan County Tuesday, deputies said.

Marcus Chambers was pulled over at the intersection of Bringle Ferry Road and North Shaver Street in Salisbury.

Officials said Chambers was wanted in Lancaster County for grand larceny, robbery with a dangerous weapon and kidnapping. He was also wanted in Rowan County for charges, including assault on a female (x 2), possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of firearm by felon, and breaking and entering involving terrorizing and injury.

After the arrest, deputies seized 15 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of cocaine, 2.5 dosage units of methadone hydrochloride and more than $400 in cash.

Chambers was then also charged with possession with intent to sell/deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell/deliver cocaine, and possession with intent to sell/deliver methadone hydrochloride. He is being held with bail set at $466,000.

Officials said Chambers has been arrested dozens of times and has several felony convictions for promotion of prostitution, attempted common law robbery and habitual misdemeanor assault.

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