(11-7-25) Kevin Evers (33) was booked by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office on a 5th degree felony of vandalism, government entity and a 3rd degree misdemeanor of criminal mischief, move, deface, etc. of another.

He is being held at the Mercer County Adult Detention Center with no bond. He is awaiting a court hearing.

In Ohio..

Vandalism in Ohio is typically a fifth-degree felony under ORC 2909.05, carrying a sentence of 6 to 12 months in prison and fines up to $2,500. If property damage exceeds $7,500, the offense is a fourth-degree felony, increasing the prison sentence to 6 to 18 months and fines up to $5,000. Damage exceeding $150,000 is a third-degree felony, punishable by 9 to 36 months in prison and fines up to $10,000. 

Penalties escalate when vandalism targets businesses, government entities, or critical infrastructure, even if financial loss is minor. Prosecutors seek harsher punishments for damage to public institutions due to the broader consequences. Courts also consider aggravating factors, such as organized criminal activity, hazardous materials, or threats to public safety.