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Greensboro Man Jailed In Alexander County

April 10, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Zachary Antonio Martin

A Greensboro man is being held in Alexander County custody.

Zachary Antonio Martin, age 45, was arrested by the NC Highway Patrol and charged with driving with license revoked. Alexander County Deputies charged him with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The suspect was convicted of attempted murder in Maryland in 2000. He served five-years in prison.

Martin is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center.

Photo: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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