PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Jacob Dean Smart, the Astoria man captured in Port of Kalama on Feb. 27 following an alleged multi-day crime spree that spanned five different counties across Oregon, Washington and Idaho, was arraigned in Cowlitz County Superior Court on Tuesday.
Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney Ryan Jurvakainen told KOIN 6 News that Smart could be charged with 33 different crimes committed across all three states. Smart currently faces 12 charges in Oregon, 9 charges in Idaho and the possibility of an additional 12 charges in Washington.
The 38-year-old was arrested following multiple police chases that ended in a standoff at an industrial plant on Hendrickson Drive. The Washington crime spree began on Feb. 24, when Smart allegedly burglarized a home in Longview, kidnapped and harassed the homeowner and stole their car. Several of his crimes were committed while wearing a distinct mask, authorities say.
Suspect in PNW crime spree arrested following standoff in Port of KalamaJurvakainen said Smart could face charges in Washington for first-degree kidnapping, burglary and robbery, second-degree theft and burglary, third-degree false reporting, theft of motor vehicle, harassment and intimidating a public servant.
In Idaho, warrants were issued for Smart’s arrest for three counts of grand theft, four counts of burglary and one count of trespass of privacy in Ada County. He also faces one count of grand theft in Canyon County.
More details released on arrest of masked crime-spree suspectIn Oregon, Smart stands charged with 1st degree burglary and theft, three counts of a felon in possession of a firearm, two counts of resisting arrest and escape in the 3rd degree and two counts of unauthorized use of a vehicle in Clatsop County. In Wheeler County Smart faces 2nd-degree burglary, 3rd-degree theft and 2nd degree criminal trespass charges.
At Tuesday’s hearing, Cowlitz County prosecutors asked Judge Thad Scudder to deny Smart bail on the grounds that he is a significant flight risk. Judge Scudder ruled that Smart will be held without bail pending his bail hearing scheduled for March 1.
