West Union, IA – Two 19-year-olds were arrested late Monday night following an alleged home invasion and assault in Elgin, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded around 11:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, after receiving a report of an assault in Elgin. Authorities said interviews revealed two individuals allegedly broke into a home and assaulted two people inside.
A suspect vehicle was located shortly after, and deputies conducted a traffic stop in West Union. According to the sheriff’s office, Gabrielle Kay Becker, 19, of Cedar Falls, was arrested and charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree robbery, criminal mischief, theft, and multiple assault-related charges.
Emina Emmi Alagic, 19, of Waterloo, was also arrested and charged with first-degree burglary and trespassing causing injury. Deputies said both suspects face a mix of felony and misdemeanor counts.
Investigators executed a search warrant on the suspect vehicle, where they reported finding stolen property belonging to the victims. Both Becker and Alagic were transported to the Fayette County Jail, where they are awaiting their initial appearances.
The sheriff’s office said the victims sustained injuries during the incident, but no further medical details were released.
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