Vandalia facing multiple charges in Fayette County

VANDALIA — A Vandalia man is facing multiple charges in Fayette County court. 40-year-old Michael L. Kimrey of Vandalia has been charged with aggravated battery to a police officer for allegedly shoving a correctional officer to the ground. The charge is a Class 2 felony. 

Kimrey is also charged with criminal damage to property of between $500 and $10,000 for allegedly damaging two windows and drywall at a residence on West Jefferson Street in Vandalia. That charge is a Class 4 felony.

Kimrey also faces a charge of obstructing/resisting a peace officer for allegedly refusing to obey orders and pulling away from a Vandalia police officer. The charge is also a Class 4 felony. Kimrey also faces a Class A misdemeanor charge of resisting a police officer.

Kimrey will next appear in Fayette County court for a preliminary hearing on November 29 at 10 a.m.

HLNF Staff Report

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