A man accused of trying to rob an Emporia hotel early this year is in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.
Jeremy David Spicer, 19, is accused of attempted aggravated robbery and making false information after an incident at the Econo Lodge Hotel, 2511 West 18th, on Jan. 7. The affidavit as provided to KVOE News indicates Spicer came into the lobby before sunrise, asking for a room, but reached into his backpack in a suspicious manner and told the hotel clerk to put money on the counter. The clerk ran to the office instead and called police.
Authorities also accuse Spicer of trying to force the cash register drawer open before he talked with the clerk.
Spicer’s hearting is at 2 pm Wednesday in Lyon County District Court.
