Suspect in deadly Milton-Freewater robbery now in custody

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MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore.-The suspect wanted in connection to the deadly robbery at the Red Tea Garden Restaurant on Feb 18 has turned herself in.

According to Milton-Freewater Police, Emerald Julia Pena turned herself into the Umatilla County Jail around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb 25, on suspicion of Manslaughter and Robbery.

Pena was identified as a suspect in the investigation and police believed they had probable cause for her arrest on Feb 22. The case is now being forwarded to the Umatilla County District Attorney’s Office for possible charges.

 

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