Selbyville- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Georgetown teen for attempted robbery and related charges, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe.
Jaffe said the incident occurred on March 6, 2019, at approximately 5:19 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 38000 block of Wilson Avenue, Cape Windsor, Selbyville for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with a 15-year-old resident who advised that the suspect, 18-year-old Emner O. Morales Garcia entered the house uninvited in order to retrieve money that was reported to be owed to him, said Jaffe. Garcia proceeded to point a handgun at the 15-year-old and a physical altercation ensued, according to Jaffe. Another resident in the house, a 20-year-old male, heard the commotion and when he went to see what was happening Garcia pointed the handgun at him, said Jaffe. During the altercation, the 15-year-old victim sustained minor injuries. The 20-year-old victim was uninjured.
Garcia fled the residence prior to police arrival and later turned himself in at Troop 4 where a pellet gun was recovered from his vehicle, said Jaffe. Garcia was charged with the following:
Attempted to Commit Robbery First Degree
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Aggravated Menacing (2 counts)
Assault Third Degree (2 counts)
Garcia was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on $41,200.00 unsecured bond.
