MINNEAPOLIS — Hennepin County prosecutors say a young man and woman from St. Paul took part in a string of carjackings, robberies and thefts around the Twin Cities metro area.
Kashawn Jason Wertman, 18, of St. Paul, and Nautica Alaja Argue, 19, of St. Paul are charged with several counts of robbery and theft.
Wertman faces 17 counts and Argue faces 14 counts.
These crimes happened over ten days, between Jan. 7 and Jan. 17.
Prosecutors say the crimes took place in Saint Louis Park, Plymouth, Richfield, Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis, Edina, White Bear Lake, Roseville, Columbia Heights, Lakeville, Eagan, Little Canada, Burnsville, Woodbury and Saint Paul.
"The investigation into these offenses is ongoing and additional charges are anticipated in Hennepin and nearby counties," according to the complaint.
Police arrested Wertman and Argue Tuesday night following a lengthy police pursuit that ended near the intersection of White Bear and Maryland avenues in St. Paul.
"The excellent police work by the numerous law enforcement agencies in the greater Twin Cities area has resulted in the apprehension of two dangerous people, who had terrorized countless community members," Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman stated. "Our office will now do our part as the charging agency in the criminal justice system, and prosecute these defendants to the fullest extent of the law."
The first court appearances for Wertman and Argue are set for Jan. 21 at 2:30 p.m.
Bail has been set for Argue at $250K without conditions, $150K with conditions. Bail has not yet been set for Wertman.
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