Cedar Rapids man faces prison time after vandalism incident

Hunter
05/03/24

A Cedar Rapids man faces prison time after a window-smashing spree last month.

KCRG TV reports surveillance video shows Eugene Schmickle intentionally throwing rocks through the windows of multiple buildings in the Cedar Rapids downtown area on April 25^th.Those buildings include the Paramount Theater, First Presbyterian Church, and Higley Building.

Total damage is estimated at over $13,000.

Schmickle was charged with three counts of 2^nd degree Criminal Mischief and could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison if convicted on all charges.