MONROE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the charges.
A man pulled over by an officer in Monroe Tuesday afternoon was wanted for failing to appear for a murder charge just across the border in South Carolina.
The Monroe Police Department said Wednesday an officer pulled over 25-year-old Jamison Jashawn Chambers of Wingate because his car had an expired license plate. However, the officer realized he was impaired by alcohol and driving under a suspended license, all with children in the car with him along with a concealed handgun.
Further investigation by the officer found Chambers had a fugitive warrant active in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, about 36 miles southeast of Monroe and across the state line. The warrant was for failing to appear for charges of murder, possessing a weapon during a violent crime and armed robbery.
Chambers was arrested and remains in custody at the Union County Detention Center under no bond. In addition to being served his fugitive warrants, he was charged with driving while impaired, carrying a concealed weapon, and child abuse.
Note: WCNC instituted a policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.