Two charged, two sought after Rowan County pursuit leads to recovery of stolen firearm

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two people including a juvenile have been arrested and two others are wanted after a pursuit led to the recovery of a stolen firearm, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office.

Around 3:15 a.m. on Friday, a deputy initiated a traffic stop at exit 68 on I-85 north for a white Dodge Charger without a registration plate.

Once the deputy began to approach the vehicle, the driver sped off at a high rate of speed and a pursuit began, officials said.

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At some point, the deputy lost sight of the Dodge Charger and other deputies in the area began looking for the suspect. It was eventually found on Jake Alexander Blvd near Stokes Ferry Road.

Authorities say another persuit began and stop sticks were used at Faith Road and East Innes, but the vehicle kept driving after hitting them.

The vehicle then turned left onto South Shaver Street where it crashed into a utility pole and all four passengers ram from the vehicle.

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Joshua Marcques Byrd was arrested and charged with resist, delay and obstructing an officer and carrying a conceleaed weapon, which turned out to be stolen. He was then charged with possession of a stolen firearm.

A juvenile male was also arrested and taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after he ran into the street in front of a Salisbury Police Department car. He was also found with a firearm.

Deputies say the other two passengers are still outstanding, which includes the driver of the vehicle.

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