Suspect wanted in New Castle bank robbery turns himself in

A robbery suspect has turned themselves in to New Castle police.

Burnell Williams was wanted by officers on charges related to a robbery at Family First Credit Union on May 17.

Williams is charged with two counts of robbery and one count each of possession of a firearm prohibited, theft, receiving stolen property, terroristic threats and simple assault.

According to a criminal complaint, Williams walked into the credit union wearing a dark blue jacket and a surgical mask and threw a green Crown Royal bag on an employees desk saying "fill it up. This is for real."

Police say Williams had a firearm on him during this time and was beginning to lean in closer to the employee. Police say the employee emptied her drawer and gave Williams approximately $1,641.

He is expected to be in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing.

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