Mario Rafael Gonzalez : Suspect Arrested for Armed Robbery in Boone, NC

– Suspect in custody for armed robbery in Boone on Thursday
– Armed robbery suspect apprehended in Boone on Thursday.

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During the afternoon of Thursday, May 9, 2024, Boone Officers were alerted to a reported armed robbery that took place in the parking area of 545 Hwy 105 Extension. The suspect involved in the incident had fled the scene on foot, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Officers quickly identified the suspect and a Boone Police Officer later located him behind a hotel on US 421 South. A short foot chase ensued before the suspect, identified as 35-year-old Mario Rafael Gonzalez from Zionville, North Carolina, was apprehended with the assistance of a Watauga Sheriff’s Office deputy.

Following his arrest, Gonzalez was charged with several offences including Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon (Felony), Resisting an Officer (Misdemeanor), Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor). Subsequently, Gonzalez appeared before a Watauga County Magistrate and was scheduled for a court date on June 13^th, 2024, at Watauga County District Court. He was then remanded to the custody of the Watauga County Detention Center without bond.

The Boone Police Department expressed their gratitude to the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office for their support and collaboration in resolving this incident.