Fairbury Man Sentenced for Assault

Dalton D. Vivier, age 27, of Fairbury, was sentenced to 250 days in jail for assault.Vivier appeared in Jefferson County Court in the custody of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.Vivier was originally charged with third degree assault and theft (valuing between $500 and $1,500), both class 1 misdemeanors, as well as criminal mischief resulting in damages between $500 and $1,500, a class 2 misdemeanor.Shortly after midnight on Monday, August 15 of this year, Jefferson County Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Fairbury to investigate a reported disturbance. According to the arrest affidavit, the alleged victim said the defendant “had kicked the door in to the apartment” and then punched the alleged victim twice.The affidavit also noted, “The door jam to the apartment was destroyed, the door itself was broken and the deadbolt had been broken out of the door itself.”The deputy who filled out the report noted the alleged victim had a black eye.The affidavit also points out that the sheriff’s office has responded to calls involving Vivier on May 14, July 16 and July 30 of this year as well.In accordance with a plea agreement, Vivier pleaded No Contest to third degree assault. The remaining charges were dismissed. Vivier is currently serving a sentence for a separate case in Gage County. The plea agreement also included a recommendation from the County Attorney that the sentences to run concurrently, meaning at the same time.Judge Bauer sentenced the defendant to 250 days, with credit for nine days time served. Vivier was remanded to the custody of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office to carry out the sentence. He will serve his time in Gage County.

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