Delaware State Police arrested the 29-year-old Asmar Wilks of Townsend, DE for aggravated menacing and related charges after an incident involving a handgun early Saturday morning.
On August 13, 2022, at approximately 2:22 am, officers responded to Royal Farms located at 2808 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE for a report of a possible robbery. The ensuing investigation revealed that Wilks purchased one item from the store but failed to pay for a second item in his possession. A store employee observed the incident and attempted to stop Wilks as he was leaving the store. A verbal altercation took place in the parking lot. During the altercation, Wilks got into his vehicle and reversed his car into the victim. The victim was not hit by the vehicle, but crashed into it. Wilks then exited the vehicle and pointed a handgun at the victim. Wilks immediately left the scene. The victim was not injured and contacted the police.
Later that evening, Wilks was located at Troop 9. He was arrested without incident and charged with the following crimes:
- Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
- Possession of a firearm while committing a felony (Felony)
- Shoplifting
Wilks was arraigned by Justice of the Peace #11 and posted bail on a $10,100 secured bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell
Issued: 081422 1204
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