Suspect Charged with Breaking Windows and Resisting Arrest

Dalton D. Vivier, 27, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, June 1. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.Vivier is charged with obstruction of government operations and resisting arrest, both class 1 misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. He is also charged with criminal mischief resulting in damages between $500-$1,500, a class 2 misdemeanor punishable by up six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.On May 14 of this year, at approximately 8:35 p.m., Jefferson County Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in Fairbury, where the defendant was accused of breaking glass panes. According to the warrantless arrest affidavit, “Vivier denied having anything to do with the broken windows.”The deputy that filled out the affidavit wrote, “I advised him to stay outside right now. Vivier stated he was going to smoke a cigarette. I advised Vivier that the building manager did not want him there as he is not a resident. Vivier then stepped inside and removed the latch from the door and attempted to shut it I put myself in the doorway to stop him from shutting the door.”The affidavit notes, “Vivier continued resisting and pulling away after several commands. Vivier was assisted to the floor and continued to ignore commands,” and the affidavit also indicated that at one point a deputy used a taser on the defendant.The defendant is represented by Public Defender Scott Gropp. Vivier pleaded Not Guilty and another hearing was scheduled for June 29.The defendant also has charges pending in Gage County, where he is charged with possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, a class 3 felony; third degree assault, a class 1 misdemeanor; and driving under a suspended license, a class 3 misdemeanor.

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