Georgetown Teen Charged with Attempted Robbery- Selbyville

Selbyville- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Georgetown teen for attempted robbery and related charges.

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.  Garcia proceeded to point a handgun at the 15-year-old and a physical altercation ensued.  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.  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.   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.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).