Topeka teens charged in Lawrence robberies

Two Topeka teenagers were formally charged Friday afternoon in connection with three recent Lawrence robberies.

Lashawn Kelley, 19, and Shawn Wright, 18, were both arrested early Thursday morning in connection with a strong-arm robbery in South Park.

Police also connected the men to the robbery of a sandwich shop delivery driver June 13 outside Sprague Apartments, 1400 Alumni Place, and for a robbery the same day on Ohio Street.

Both men were charged in Douglas County District Court with two counts of robbery and three counts of attempted robbery. They’re being held in Douglas County Jail on $30,000 bond each and are scheduled to appear in court at 2 p.m. June 24.