IFN Staff

A Catawba man faces a felony assault charge in connection with a stabbing that occurred at the Cedar Stump Pub in Troutman.

The Troutman Police Department announced the arrest of Jerry Wright, 58, in a news release on Wednesday.

The TPD responded to a report of an individual suffering from stabbing-related injury in the parking lot of the Cedar Stump Pub, located at 152 S. Main Street, at 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 29.

The first officer on the scene located the victim and rendered first-aid for a serious injury while awaiting the arrival of Iredell County EMS personnel, according to the news release.

Officers began investigating and determined that three individuals became involved in a verbal argument that led to a physical confrontation. During this confrontation, one of the subjects used a knife to stab another individual, according to the news release.

The stabbing victim was transported to a regional trauma center.  

During the investigation, TPD criminal investigators interviewed the individuals involved in the incident as well as witnesses.

As a result of the investigation, Wright was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury and Simple Affray. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office served this warrant, and Wright was given a $10,000 secured bond.

Joshua Wright, 36 of Mooresville, was charged with Simple Affray and this warrant was also served by the ICSO. He was released on a $1,500 secured bond.

A warrant for Dustin Loftin, 36 of Troutman, was obtained for the charge of Simple Affray and is pending service, according to the TPD.