Joseph Clarence ioerger
The incident was reported at Love’s Truck Stop on Mocksville Highway in Statesville.
Officers were told that a white male with a face cover pointed a handgun at the cashier and demanded money and multiple packs of cigarettes. The suspect left the store with $560 in cash, several packs of cigarettes, and four energy drinks.
While investigating, officers identified Joseph Clarence ioerger, 35, from Statesville as a suspect.
On Thursday, July 6, officers went to a home on Crestridge Road where ioerger was thought to located. Police were told ioerger wasn’t home but the suspect came out of the woods on a four-wheeler and met with officers.
After viewing video of the crime,ioerger resisted arrest, telling officers he was not going to jail.
Police Officers found a 9mm pistol, two loaded magazines, and two Carolina Panthers rings in his short pockets. All of the items were reported stolen by Ioeger’s stepfather just a day earlier.
Police charged ioerger with robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is currently being held under a $170,000 bond.
Photo: Statesville Police