Richard Ibanez, has been charged with felony terrorizing after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a confrontation with a co-worker earlier this month, according to a magistrate’s report filed by the Office of the Attorney General of Guam.
The affidavit states that on October 4, the Guam Regional Transit Authority former Executive manager and another GRTA employee were involved in a heated argument around 4:30 a.m. at the agency’s Upper Tumon facility. The GRTA employee told officers he entered a defensive stance when Ybanez confronted him aggressively in a stairwell, prompting him to leave the area to defuse the situation.
Later that morning, the GRTA employee said he went to Ybanez’s office in an attempt to resolve the conflict. He believed the dispute had ended until Ybanez allegedly called him back around 10:30 a.m. and accused him of stepping on his toe. According to the report, Ybanez then reached into a bag, pulled out a firearm, placed it on the desk, and told the GRTA employee, “Let’s take turns shooting our feet.” The employee said he backed out of the room and left the area, fearing for his life.
Assistant Attorney General J. David Griffin stated there is probable cause to charge Ybanez with one count of terrorizing as a third-degree felony under Guam law. The affidavit notes that the victim believed the threat was credible based on Ybanez’s alleged aggressive behavior. He was released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond on Thursday, Oct.15.