An arrest warrant was issued for Skylynn Mia Garcia (DOB 2005) on charges of possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon and domestic assault with bond set at $10,000 surety and $15,000 cash.
From the probable cause statement:
On June 2, 2026, officers with the Carthage Police Department responded to Pete's Convenience Store, located at 1224 W. Central Ave., Carthage, Missouri, in reference to a reported robbery that had just occurred.Upon arrival, officers made contact with Brody Brown, an employee working as a cashier at the time of the incident.
Brody Brown reported that Skylynn Garcia entered the store and selected items for purchase. He stated Garcia appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance and was not making incoherent statements.
Brody Brown reported that Skylynn Garcia entered the store and selected items for purchase. He stated Garcia appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance and was not making incoherent statements.
When Brody Brown advised Garcia of the total amount due, Garcia produced a pistol. He stated the firearm was displayed in a threatening manner, causing him to fear for his immediate safety. He further reported that several other patrons were inside the store during the incident, placing multiple individuals at risk of serious physical injury.
Brody Brown stated Garcia then took possession of the items and exited the store without paying. As Garcia approached the exit, she made a gesture toward the firearm and stated words to the effect of she would "see him later," which he reasonably interpreted as a threat of further harm involving the firearm.
Brody Brown stated Garcia then took possession of the items and exited the store without paying. As Garcia approached the exit, she made a gesture toward the firearm and stated words to the effect of she would "see him later," which he reasonably interpreted as a threat of further harm involving the firearm.
Officers identified Garcia as the suspect based on prior contact with her earlier that same evening. Garcia was subsequently located and detained. During a search of her person, detectives located a plastic baggie containing approximately forty-eight (48) pills, consisting of forty-three (43) whole blue pills and several partial pills. The pills were marked with an "R" on one side and "031" on the other.
Based on training and experience, and later confirmed through investigation, the pills were identified as Alprazolam (Xanax), a Schedule IV controlled substance. Garcia did not possess a valid prescription for this medication.
During an interview with Garcia, she admitted to being in possession of the firearm and displaying it in the store in the presence of one or more people.
Further investigation revealed a separate incident involving Victim 2, which occurred earlier in the evening.
Detectives observed visible injuries to Victim 2’s face, chest, and leg. Victim 2 and Garcia both stated they were in an ongoing romantic relationship of more than one year. Victim 2 reported that following a verbal argument, Garcia struck her multiple times with a closed fist while Victim 2 was on the ground in a curled position attempting to shield herself from the blows. The observed injuries were consistent with Victim 2’s account.
Based on the totality of the circumstances, there is probable cause to believe that on June 2, 2026, Skylynn Garcia forcibly stole property from Brody Brown and, in the course thereof, displayed what appeared to be a deadly weapon, thereby committing the offense of Robbery in the First Degree pursuant to § 570.023 RSMo.
During an interview with Garcia, she admitted to being in possession of the firearm and displaying it in the store in the presence of one or more people.
Further investigation revealed a separate incident involving Victim 2, which occurred earlier in the evening.
Detectives observed visible injuries to Victim 2’s face, chest, and leg. Victim 2 and Garcia both stated they were in an ongoing romantic relationship of more than one year. Victim 2 reported that following a verbal argument, Garcia struck her multiple times with a closed fist while Victim 2 was on the ground in a curled position attempting to shield herself from the blows. The observed injuries were consistent with Victim 2’s account.
Based on the totality of the circumstances, there is probable cause to believe that on June 2, 2026, Skylynn Garcia forcibly stole property from Brody Brown and, in the course thereof, displayed what appeared to be a deadly weapon, thereby committing the offense of Robbery in the First Degree pursuant to § 570.023 RSMo.
Further, Garcia committed Armed Criminal Action pursuant to § 571.015 RSMo by committing a felony through the use of a deadly weapon.
Garcia’s conduct in displaying the firearm in a threatening manner in the presence of multiple individuals also constitutes Unlawful Use of a Weapon pursuant to § 571.030 RSMo.
Additionally, Garcia knowingly possessed Alprazolam, a Schedule IV controlled substance, without a valid prescription, constituting the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance pursuant to § 579.015 RSMo.
Finally, Garcia knowingly caused physical injury to Victim 2, a household member, by striking her multiple times, constituting Domestic Assault in the Third Degree pursuant to § 565.074 RSMo.
I am requesting the issuance of an arrest warrant based on the following:
I believe that the defendant will not appear in court in response to a criminal summons because Garcia has demonstrated a transient lifestyle and was recently reported to have relocated from Indiana within the past three days, indicating a lack of stable ties to the community. Given the seriousness of the offenses and her mobility, there is a reasonable likelihood that Garcia will not appear as required.
