Hospers, Iowa — A Worthington, Minnesota man has been arrested on felony criminal mischief charges after an act of vandalism was reported in Hospers.
According to a criminal complaint filed with the Sioux County Clerk of Court’s Office by the county sheriff’s office, 26-year-old Obdulio Lopez-Vail of Worthington is accused of vandalizing a vehicle on Wednesday, January 25th. He was arrested on Friday.
In the complaint, the deputy alleges that Lopez-Vail cut the back seats of the victim’s car with a knife while it was parked in Hospers.
Since the damage was estimated at over $1500, Lopez-Vail was charged with felony-level second-degree criminal mischief. He also faces a misdemanor charge of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. If convicted, Lopez-Vail could face up to five years in prison.
Lopez-Vail is to make his initial court appearance at a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, February 7th.
He was released the day after his arrest after posting a $4000 bond.
