Lang
10/3/25
A Solon man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a Washington County robbery and burglary case.
48-year-old Jacob Eakes entered a guilty plea on Friday, although there is no indication to which charges that applies.
Eakes was taken into custody last month after the Washington County Sheriff’s office received a tip that he was at a residence on 190th Street, south of River Junction. Eakes was wanted for an August 22nd incident during which he allegedly kicked in the front door of a house and assaulted a resident…at one point reportedly using a metal coat hanger to strike the woman. Eakes allegedly caused damage inside the residence before escaping from the house through a broken window and continuing the assault outside. Investigators say dash cam video shows Eakes strangling the woman and saying he was going to kill her. He then reportedly left with the woman’s keys and cellphone. The woman was then forced to walk 1.5 miles to a neighbor’s house to call law enforcement.
Eakes was charged with 1st Degree Burglary, 2nd Degree Robbery, 1st Degree Theft, Willful Injury Causing Bodily Injury, 1st Degree Harassment, Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Airflow, and 3rd Degree Criminal Mischief. If convicted on all counts, he would have faced a maximum of 56 years in prison.
A sentencing date is not listed.